Sermons on The Gospel Of Rest:

The Lion King (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 14, 2011

The sermon compares the Gospel's provisions with the ravaging of evil by asking the question, "What Does Evil Look Like?".

THE LION KING: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD {PART 1} REV. 12:17 – 14:5 Sermon Objective: Satan’s intention is to deceive and savage the inhabitants of the earth; his rule is grotesque and depleting whereas the rule of Christ (Kingdom of God) brings life and wholeness. Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul’s Powerful Prayer 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 8, 2012

Part 2 of a message about Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians Church

Dakota Community Church July 8, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 2 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus' Preaching

Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010

Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Cure For Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

The gospel in a verse is a reminder of the life we’re called to live

File under, "a little child shall lead them". Bryan McNair, a pastor who served First Baptist in Huntsville Texas tells a story about his daughter Laruen. Laruen wrote out John 3:16 one time and, to make it stand out, added colorful designs and doodles. Brain said, "she brought her finished ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

This message deals with Jesus meeting with Nicodemus in John chapter 3:1-21

The Person of Jesus series Jesus – the way of salvation John 3:1-21 CHCC: March 14, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to be talking about a very religious man. So I though we’d start by examining how very religious people tend to get things done. We’ll look at a study that was done on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter '09: Thirst

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2009

You won’t be satisfied until the Savior washes your sins away.

Easter ’09: Thirst John 4:10 Rev. Brian Bill 4/12/09 Note: The general idea for this message is from Pastor Bill Hybels and is used with permission. I want to begin this morning with some questions. * How long can an average human being go without food? Thirty days. If any of you think you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Good News And Bad News Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2009

In order to see how good the Good News is, we need to understand how bad we really are.

I’ve got good news and bad news Text: Ephesians 2:1 – 5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I doubt that there is anyone sitting here today that likes to get bad news. I also would bet that there isn’t anyone here who likes to give bad news. Sometimes when we have to give bad news to someone, we try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Word Became Flesh” Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Apr 4, 2019

“THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPRABLE.​ FOR HE ALONE IS “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” WHICH MEANS The transcendent is now Immanent. THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE CHRISTIAN FAITH APART.

“THE WORD BECAME FLESH” John 1:1-18. (v.14). I. INTRODUCTION A. SAY: “THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPARABLE” 1. FOR HE ALONE IS… “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” a. WHICH MEANS • The transcendent is now Immanent. 2. SAY: “THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren

Priest Passed By On The Other Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that mercy is needed in this ministry of love the LORD JESUS has bestowed upon us. A ministry of mercy and love. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sa

I. EXORDIUM: Are you merciful? Yes. That's why I can share the Gospel right away to strangers. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

Series looking at the grace and freedom that Paul spoke of so frequently and so passionately.

THE STORMS OF LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manner Of His Preaching Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2018

The first section of Chapter 2 [v. 1-8] records Paul’s comments about his visit to Thessalonica. His words suggest that people outside the church were charging him with unworthy motives and improper conduct.

5/28/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 5: The Manner of His Preaching (1Th 2:1-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (NIV) 1 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom's Threats Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 5, 2016

If we're going to enjoy our freedom in Christ, we must come together FOR the truth of the Gospel and work together IN the truth of the Gospel.

An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and the big, black door. As the moment for execution drew near, the spy was brought ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free