Sermons on The Sabbath:

Countdown To Armageddon Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 21, 2015

Daniel 9 helps us answer the question of where we are in God’s prophetic time line.

Countdown to Armageddon Daniel 9:1-27 If you have ever taken a trip with your children to anyplace further than the grocery store, you have probably been asked repeatedly, “are we there yet?” The world is moving toward the destination of God’s coming judgement. The question ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Sycophants Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

You might want to look up the word 'sycophant' in a dictionary. It well describes Jesus' opponents in this passage

Jesus and the Sycophants John 5:31-47 Introduction Last week we talked about the heated discussion that erupted between The Jews who were angry that Jesus had healed and done other work on the Sabbath and Jesus. The Jews got further enraged when Jesus answered them in a way in which He had ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Who's Coming To Dinner?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2013

A sermon about table fellowship.

"Who's Coming to Dinner?" Luke 14:1, 7-24 I heard of one pastor who preached on this passage. He really, really emphasized to his congregation Jesus' Words: "When you host a lunch or dinner, don't invite your friends...Instead...invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind." Apparently, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Tradition And The Tongue

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 27, 2012

Jesus is not interested in rules which people can point to as the outward manifestation of some arbitrary rule-driven form of righteousness. He is interested in the heart.

There are many traditions in the world. One of those traditions is to have a liturgical calendar and today, May 27 happens to be the Day of Pentecost. It is the day of the birth of the church, fifty days after the Passover. And that was the day according to Jewish tradition that Moses received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: *other

Preparation Is Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Being a successful witness will take preparation.

Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Inaugural Address Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2014

Jesus begins His ministry by opening the book of Isaiah to explain WHY He came!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are closing in on Easter Sunday, the time we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! • As we enter this wonderful time of celebration today I want take us into the Synagogue in Nazareth on the Sabbath. • Jesus is going to handed to scroll that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying With Jesus: Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

When we pray for our daily bread, we TRUST God to provide, we live day for TODAY, not borrowing anxiety from tomorrow, and we pray in a SOLIDARITY with others (OUR daily bread).

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Our Daily Bread—Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34 Read Matthew 6:5-13. The Lord’s Prayer has a deeply spiritual focus. Our spirits soar as we pray to our Father in heaven, asking for his kingdom to come and his will to be done. We meet God in the depths of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34, Matthew 6:5-13, Deuteronomy 6:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Risen Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

We want to consider the great story of the resurrection from the point of view of the women who came to the tomb with no hope of a resurrected Jesus.

Back in 1851 two missionaries, one English and the other American, were walking past the temple of Siva in Tanjore, India. They noticed the people carrying out one of the brass idols. It was a hot sunny day and the idol had become heated. One of the worshipers happened to touch it, and feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 23, 2024

3 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-III—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The death, burial, & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in those facts, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’, heaven bound, ministers in God’s Kingdom, & a vital part of the body of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:8-11, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Christ Explained

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 26, 2023

Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the Cross.

2023.06.25.Sermon Notes.The Crucifixion of CHRIST Explained William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Genesis 3:22-24, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 1:7, Genesis 2:21-23, John 19:31-37, Genesis 3:17-18, John 19:1-4, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19-21, John 19:28-30, Romans 8:13-17, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open House

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordinary Water Into Fine Wine

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Mar 13, 2023

Moses gets water from a rock; Jesus gets fine from stone jars

You’ve all heard that phrase, “You can’t squeeze blood from a turnip”. Well this morning, as you heard from our Scripture readings, you can get water from a rock, and even get the finest wine from ordinary water in a stone jar. At least with God, nothing is impossible. Our OT lesson, told in 8 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Exodus 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Easter 2020 - The Fragrance Of Eden

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2020

In front of Mary was a tomb lifeless and foreboding, a scene of death. As she turned around a whole new scene developed around the character of the Gardener.

We live in uncertain times – Droughts, bushfires and now a dreaded pestilence! • Isn’t it amazing how quickly our priorities change when events like this occur? • Instead of striving for that new job, that new house, that new car, that new outfit, suddenly simple things like toilet paper takes on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17, Exodus 25:17-25, Leviticus 16:15-16, Luke 8:2, Leviticus 23:9-12, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Risen Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

We want to consider the great story of the resurrection from the point of view of two groups of people. Both groups are believers, but Mark's account first deals with the experience of the women, and then of the men.

Back in 1851 two missionaries, one English and the other American, were walking past the temple of Siva in Tanjore, India. They noticed the people carrying out one of the brass idols. It was a hot sunny day and the idol had become heated. One of the worshippers happened to touch it, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2018

Frequently we settle for less, missing out on God's best. Nazareth could have had Jesus, but they rejected Him and missed the healing and deliverance they could have had.

THEY COULD HAVE HAD JESUS Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who asked his pastor, “My grandmother dips snuff. Can she go to heaven if she dips snuff?” 2. The pastor replied, “Yes, your grandmother can go to heaven if she dips snuff. But, she’ll have to go to hell if she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God