Sermons on Temple Lucrative Business:

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! Mark 1: 40-45

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy and His compassion.

Mark chapter 1: Jesus has the power to heal a man of his leprosy, but He doesn’t have the power to keep him quiet! That’s the story of this reading today, isn’t it? Leprosy was the great scourge of those ancient communities, in a similar way to which AIDS has been a scourge in our own time, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You Robbing God Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

The principle of tithing shows our trust of God. It shows if He (in your mind) is big enough to handle your life. His promise is that He will not only take care of us but that He will fill the barns with blessing - if we trust Him!

INTRODUCTION A. Why Now? 1. Began a Series “How do we Accomplish the Vision” a. “Whether on Temple and even More So if on Bullsboro” b. Part I – Last week was the importance of the Journey in that “We Must Offer God Our Best” from the example of Mary. We considered the statement, “God does not ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

See Or Be Seen

Contributed by Rusty Wright on Jun 18, 2007

What is our motivation for going to church or serving God’s creation?

See or Be Seen 6-17-07 Luke 7:36-50 There was once as boy who, like many kids in school, was having a real problem with math— well, more than a problem. No matter what his parents did, one on one tutoring or peer mentoring, their son never received a grade better than a “D” on any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Zechariah's Song

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 12, 2007

A Christmas message taught on a Wednesday night this year with parts of the outline influenced by a book called Handfuls of Purpose from 1943.

Zechariah’s story Luke 1:5-25 Intro: When it comes to the Christmas story, most…if not all of us, probably know the particulars of it by heart. We know about the parents, the manger and the inn keeper. We know all about the shepherds and the heavenly host inviting them to Bethlehem. We even throw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Rock Of Ages Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message looks at the implications of Peter’s confession in Matthew 16.

There are times when asking certain questions seem to heighten the drama of the moment. “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” “Do you swear to tell the truth…?” “Where were you on the night of…?” Questions such as these have the ability to cut through all the surface stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 4, 2010

A sermon about faith, hope, meaning and the future based on the Book of Haggai.

Haggai 1:5-2:9 “Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Some 500 years before Christ, the Jews who had been living in Babylonian exile were finally allowed to return to Jerusalem. About 50,000 Jews journeyed ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Hot Button Issue"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2011

A sermon about giving back to God what is God's.

Matthew 22:15-22 “A Hot Button Issue” Have you ever been asked a “trick question,” a question which was meant to “trip you up”? Or how about a question where, no matter how you answer it, you will make someone angry or get yourself into trouble? Around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Cross Carrier (Simon Of Cyrene) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#3 in series, about Simon of Cyrene, and about how we all need to carry our own crosses.

Mark 15:21-24 – Were You There? #3 – Cross Carrier (Simon of Cyrene) The name Simon is fairly common in the New Testament. The name means, “God has heard”, and it’s a fairly noble idea. There was Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus’ disciples. One of the brothers of Jesus, son of both Mary and Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing And Acceptable

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 20, 2017

I'm trying to answer two questions - What went wrong with Balaam's sacrifice? How can we avoid it?

Numbers 22 to 25 You don’t read the word ‘altar’ or ‘sacrifice’ of the first instances where it’s mentioned. I often wonder why those words were left out, why did God not make a big deal out of ...read more

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King's Son

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

We celebrate the resurrection of The King’s Son!

The King's Son Easter or Resurrection Sunday. That is what we are here to celebrate today. However, I think it is essential that before we talk about what took place on this Sunday we need to back up to the Tuesday before and listen to an exchange that Jesus has in Temple. He walks into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Luke 20:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message To The Church In Pergamos Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus writes this letter to call the Christians at Pergamos back to the right path. Even today, there is the danger that the Church of Christ might hold the right doctrines, but still drift into compromise with the world around us.

Revelation 2:12-17 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN PERGOMOS December 4, 2022 The city of Pergamos (also Pergamon or Pergamum) was the capital city of Asia Minor. It was renowned for its political power, its intellectual achievement and its pagan worship. Lady Sharon and I visited the ruins of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Green Leaves? Camping At The Brink Of The Promise. Crushed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2021

Small visions? Small thinking? Are we allowing the hurt and the crushing keep us away from the God promises. We face many serious divisions today because we at satisfied with small visions and small thinking.

CAMPING AT THE BRINK OF THE PROMISE? WHY ARE WE CRUSHED, HURT? --- PRETTY GREEN LEAVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY ARE GOD’S PEOPLE CRUSHED? ARE WE WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST? Do you believe the doom, the gloom, the murmuring, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Thing Is Needed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

The account of Mary and Martha reminds us that only one thing is needed. We face so many distractions. There really is only one Attraction.

“ONE THING IS NEEDED” (Outline) February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6 – LUKE 10:38-42 INTRO: “ONE THING IS NEEDED”. The Bible has examples of those who knew the importance of holding fast to God’s Word. Mary, mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son. Shepherds come to see the Savior. They spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Heavenly Harbor Master

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 13, 2016

Jesus wants to be The Harbor Master in our lives. He knows how to safely guide us into port. He knows the low spots, and only he knows how to get us there, safely. To do so, we must "give up our seat" as captain of our vessel. He must sit in the chair.

Jesus desires to rule in our lives, not to just sit and watch us live our lives, but to be actively involved in our moment- by-moment decision making. To be our Leader and Guide,.. to empower us, to guide us through troubled waters. On TV recently, I saw a documentary about a "Harbor Master" ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible