Sermons on The Lordship Of The Word:

The Hope In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 4, 2002

On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of prophecy. It reminds us of the hope we have in the return of Christ. This sermon shows obvious false prophecies in contrast witht the prophecy of Christ’s return - that the focus is not a day or time

Introduction: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both the JW’s and the Seventh Day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Source

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus points the Samaritan woman toward a relationship with God as the source of life.

I. THE STORY IS SAD AND ALL TOO FAMILIAR. Nobody knows it better than a woman who lived nearly two millenniums ago in a remote village in northern Palestine. She had made what she thought was a good decision, to marry the man of her dreams. However, it was not long before she started having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Repeating Myself? Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

Many have asked who Jesus really is. Jesus himself asked his disciples, "Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, Am?"

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Who Is Jesus? Matthew 16:13-17 Intro: In putting the question about himself, our Lord made a distinction between two classes of persons, who are named as “men,” and as his disciples. He enquired, “Whom do men say that I the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon describes Christ Jesus as a gift from God.

God’s Gift – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? --- At Christmas my kids would eagerly await the Christmas boxes from grandma. Every time she went shopping throughout the year she would buy them each a little something, wrap it in bright paper and put it in a box. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 30, 2004

God makes promises that are too hard to keep. But God keeps them.

Genesis 18:1-15 “IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?” Have you ever heard someone make a promise that seemed unrealistic? Maybe you even laughed to yourself when you heard it. The other day, I saw an advertisement by a construction company that was promising that they would build you a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Yeshua And Joshua

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006

Preached for a Messianic Jewish Congregation. Joshua the high priest and his servants are symbolic of the Branch, the Messiah, and the conflict in which He is engaged. We can note several "hows" that explain the symbolism and the conflict.

Yeshua and Joshua (Zechariah 3:1-10) NOTE: I preached this sermon for the Messianic Jewish Congregation Ahavat Yeshua. I have used the Hebrew name for Jesus (Yeshua)and Miriam (for Mary), etc. 1. Different congregations have their unique ways.] 2. Pastor Hamburger and Pastor Weiner 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caesar's Coin Foils Pharisees And Herodians

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004

Jesus’ wisdom and understanding of the Pharisee and Herodian treachery foils their attempt to trap Him in in His speech.

CAESAR’S COIN FOILS PHARISEES AND HERODIANS Luke. 20:19-26 Our Gospel lesson this morning comes immediately after Jesus tells the scribes and the chief priest the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus really displeased the scribes and the chief priests with that parable because they realized that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Catholic

What Was God Thinking?

Contributed by Scott Miller on Dec 21, 2004

Why did Jesus come to earth the way he did?

Have you ever heard stories on the news that made you go huh? Stories of people doing strange and somewhat peculiar, if not downright stupid, things? Those things that make you think maybe Darwin wasn’t totally wrong, but that there are members of society evolving in the opposite direction? People ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-5

Denomination: Holiness

Libres De Condenación Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 25, 2008

Él fue condenado para que fuéramos perdonados

Libres de Condenación Intro: El 10 de mayo de 1994 fue ejecutado John Wayne Gacy habiendo sido condenado por 33 asesinatos. Gacy aparentemente vivía una vida normal. Era un próspero empresario de la industria de la construcción. En las fiestas infantiles se vestía de payaso para divertir a los ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Galatians 2:20

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 30, 2008

A look at what it means to be crucified with Christ.

A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it has to be first class!" he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Altogether Lovely Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

The believer’s opinion of Christ.

1. HIS HEAD "His head is as the most fine gold". We are reminded of the description given of the risen Saviour by John in Revelation 1:14 "His head and his hairs were white like wool". The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 18, 2008

The Bible is full of stories about stones. Peter the rock uses the images of stones to teach truths about Jesus and our relationship to him.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: The story is told of a young British soldier during the Revolutionary War who found himself separated from his unit, cold and hungry. He went from door to door begging for food and a warm fire only to be turned away. He searched until he found a large black ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed