Sermons on the fourth cup:

The Struggle Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church must be genuinely healthy, now is th

Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church Text: Acts 2:37-47 Introduction: If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guilt And Grace In The Garden

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:24-28, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Betrayal Part I Series

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Apr 5, 2006

This sermon looks at Jesus prediction of betrayal, and at the actions and demeanor of Judas. The sermon ends with communion. This is part one of a two part message.

The Betrayal Part I Dr. Paul G. Humphrey I received an email the other day that told about a really smart crook. Police in Radnor, Pa., interrogated a suspect by placing a metal Colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The Message "He’s lying" was placed in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002

Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: *other

The Seven Last Plagues Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

After the glorious heavenly introduction of chapter 15 God brings about the end to His global judgment

Revelation 16 Title: The Seven Last Plagues Theme: The Grand Finale of God’s Global Judgment Text: Revelation 16:1 I. The Command to Execute Judgment (v.1) A. Go your ways B. Pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the Earth II. The First Angel Pours His Vial upon the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eschatology 9 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

“Boom Boom” Mancini, was considered to be one of the greatest boxers in his weight division. He could take a punch from the best of them, and he could throw a punch as hard as any of them, if not harder than most.

• In fact, he was fighting a fellow one evening in the ring and he hit him so hard that it knocked him out, and the powerful blow from Mancinni led to his death. The experts said that he threw an average of 150 punches per round. He literally beat his opponent into submission. Those who boxed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cries From The Cross - The Word Of Anguish Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - The Word of Anguish (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

the Word of Anguish Reading: Luke chapter 27 verse 46: In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 27:46

Denomination: Brethren

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring His Death Until He Comes Again

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012

On this weekend each year the nations declares its independence. On the first Sunday of each month we declare the death of Jesus--our means to walking in freedom from the wreck and ruin of sin.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26 “ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” This is the Fourth of July weekend when we celebrate the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. And in all humility we should do that and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: *other

Hints Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021

Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the Last Hours of Jesus. This message is about Jesus Prayer in Gethsemane

The Last Hours April 1, 2007 – Palm Sunday The Last Prayer When God says “No” What do you do when God says no? Some people get mad. Some stomp their feet and rage at the forces of the world. In the movie Forest Gump, Lt. Dan hauls his legless body up the mast on a rope and bosun’s chair in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Going Through But I Am Running Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

This sermon explores finding God's grace, growth, and gain in our trials, as exemplified in Psalm 23, encouraging trust in God's presence and protection.

Good morning, beloved family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to draw closer to our God and to each other. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-5

Topics: Grace, Valley

The Authority Of Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

As blievers of Christ of Christ, we are not just called to preach His Word, but we are called to wage war against the enemy of God and the enemy of the gospel. As we engage the enemy we need to realize we have been equipped with authority and power in the

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS’ NAME Jn 14:13 And whatever you may ask in My name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. MAN IN RETROSPECT 1.MAN WAS CREATED FOR DOMINION - Gen 1:26, Ps 8:6 2.MAN ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal