Sermons on The Lame Walk:

What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 9, 2003

If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

To Preach And To Heal Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 4, 2007

This is the second in a series of Messages based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19.

His Mission and Ours: To Preach and to Heal --Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 As I shared last week, I am convinced that Jesus through this series of messages “His Mission and Ours” is beginning to form in my heart His vision of ministry for Trinity United Methodist Church. Last week we saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Message

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 30, 2011

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Now what are you going to do?

Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! So now what are we going to do? We don’t normally use the gospel of Mark for Easter Service, but some of you may have figured out by now I am not normal. I like to shake things up a little. In this mornings reading Mary, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Amos - 9 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

God is not seeker sensitive!

Dakota Community Church June 20, 2010 Amos 9 1. God’s warning – locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Amos 7:10-17 10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Anamosity Of The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2017

Peter had just been preaching the resurrection of Jesus, and “the Sadducees” saw danger arising from such teaching. Peter an John had wrought a great miracle by healing the lame man, a miracle which the Sadducees could not deny.

October 7, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.3.a: The Animosity of the Religious Leaders (4.1-22) Acts 4.1-22 (KJV) 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finicky Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025

John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Seem To Add Up Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2001

How Jesus dealt with John the Baptist’s doubts can help us in dealing with doubt today

Field Dalling 16-12-01 When things don’t seem to add up. Mt. 11:1-12 Story: A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many application, three candidates entered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Cowboys Or Indians Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

HOw do we see the church? Are we the cowboys or the Indians?

Cowboys or Indians? Luke 10:1-3 LK 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News From The Graveyard

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2008

Good News from the Graveyard Matthew 28:6-7 Intro The message of Christianity is good news from a cemetery. Graveyards are always melancholy places because they are associated with grief, sadness, and separation from our loved ones. The cemetery i

Good News from the Graveyard Matthew 28:6-7 Intro The message of Christianity is good news from a cemetery. Graveyards are always melancholy places because they are associated with grief, sadness, and separation from our loved ones. The cemetery is the last place from which one would expect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Lawrence Bradford on Sep 22, 2012

Do We Really Understand Why God's Grace Is So Amazing?

“AMAZING GRACE” Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Have you ever received something that you did not deserve? Have you ever received something that you truly did not merit? You got it, but you did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Who Heals You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 19, 2022

God heals. He is Jehovah-Rapha. That is the name that God revealed in this passage, the Lord our healer. We see the miracle in the desert where bitter water becomes sweet. Our need is to be healed from spiritual sickness of sin.

Have you ever heard someone say something like this? I faced a situation in my life where all seemed hopeless from a medical standpoint. But God, in response to prayers of His people, worked a miracle in my life. God healed me! You have likely heard something like that multiple times. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In A Crippling Situation Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 13, 2007

This sermon is to help the believer understand that the time to activate your faith is not only when things are going well, but the critical time to display your faith is when there appear to be little hope.

HAVING FAITH IN A CRIPPLING SITUATION Acts 14:8-12 My brothers and sisters in the book of Hebrews chapter 11 first verse we’ve read, Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence we have not seen. And while we often quote this text, we still show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18, John 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Was Right

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Addressing the doubts we have about Jesus

The Prophet was right Gladstone Baptist Church – 18/9/05 am Have you ever watched a Marathon? I can remember going down to Kingsford Smith Drive in Brisbane to see the Commonwealth Games marathon. It was early on in their race and all the runners looked fresh and strong. But sometime during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 15, 2010

Part two of this series focuses on the dating relationship.

What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 2 Scriptures: John 11:2-12 Introduction: Last week I shared with you the first stage of establishing any relationship and that stage was the getting acquainted stage. During that stage we begin to find out the basics about a person as we determine if this is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Your Very Best

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 15, 2018

Does not the King of King deserve our very best? This sermon is going to review Malachi's indictment of the priests of Israel for offering lame and sick animals and conclude we are to give God our best and be blessed or worst and be cursed.

God Deserves our Very Best! Malachi 1:6-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If God accused us of showing Him contempt, what would we say? Maybe in reverence we would remain silent but most likely our immediate response would be one of self-justification. Foolishly, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist