Sermons on The Origin Of Life:

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

In our drama today, we see it once again. This is not an authorization to blast people full-force with anger, vehemence or vitriol. It is, however, a demonstration to us that we have the biblical, God-ordained, Christian duty to be truly honest when we en

We could actually entitle this study “Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees, Part 6”. What we encounter today is almost a continuation of our study of Matthew 12. In that series of lesson, we examined the dynamic discrepancies between what the Pharisees practiced and promoted and what God actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offensive Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus offended people during His ministry, too.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Offensive Jesus Oct. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A One time a church member came to me with some things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Quiet Years Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007

With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Jesus The Only Way To Securing Life

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2007

many people want a secure life...in this sermon we explore that Jesus is the only one who can offer true security

Sermon John 14:1-14 Jesus: the way to eternity What do we trust to give us a secure life? To enhance our life We are constantly bombarded with promises of a better life An easier life What are some of those things that you believe will give you a better life How tightly do you hold onto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Stress Managment- A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007

It is a common knowledge about stress that stress is the biggest killer on earth. What is your idea about stress? When do we know we are stressed? What are the symptoms? What does the Bible tell us about handling stress

Stress Management - A Biblical Perspective Stress is a well known problem. It is a common knowledge about stress that stress is the biggest killer on earth. - What is your idea about stress? When do we know we are stressed? What are the symptoms? - We will try to find out our own stress levels ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Listen... What do you hear? Would you like to hear Jesus speaking? You can, you know. He’s still speaking to us, and his words are still the same. Come hear him with me in Mark.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. Our First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Twenty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 29, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twenty.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #20 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Short Joy for the Wicked (verses 1-9) 2. Certain Destruction of the Wicked (verses 10-22) 3. The End of the Wicked (verses 23-29) 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 "Therefore my anxious thoughts make me ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Friend Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 31, 2007

Jesus does not float above all the people around him, he has true friends.

Jesus Who? October 28, 29, November 01 Jesus The Friend Taking the halo off. We’ve looked at Jesus’ public persona, what about his private persona? Although Teacher, Rabbi, Revolutionary and even “Guru” might come out of most people’s mouths when asked who Jesus is, “Friend” is not a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

Psalms 27

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 13, 2007

You have to see the victory before you get the victory

Psalms 27: 13-14 This is a very interesting song of David. He begins by talking of the goodness of the Lord, calling him his light, strength, and savior. He says that with God on his side, he has no reason to fear anyone or anything. He says when sinful men came up against him, they all tripped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Returns Home One Last Time Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2007

They say, “You can never go back.” “They” are right for the most part – and there really is no need to, except to allow where and who we have been to give us a proper perspective on who we have become. I cannot help but wonder how much of that Jesus felt

Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, gives this illustration: "George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office, plop down on a chair and declare, ’I don’t believe in God.’ Buttrick would give this disarming reply: ’Sit down and tell me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Care Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan