Sermons on The Thief:

No Longer A Conservative

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 22, 2005

By giving, we are to abound in God’s work.

NO LONGER A CONSERVATIVE I Corinthians 16:1-4 S: Giving C: Tithing, liberality, generosity Pr: BY GIVING, WE ARE TO ABOUND IN GOD’S WORK. ?: How? KW: Understandings TS: We will find in I Corinthians 16:1-4 three understandings about giving that will enable us to abound in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 29, 2012

This message introduces the apostle Paul.

A Slave For Christ Part 9 Scriptures: Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-8; 10-17; Galatians 1:14; Introduction: This morning before I go into the heart of my message, I want to share something with you that is rather appalling. Most of you know that I do not always stay up on all of the latest happenings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 24, 2014

This is a hybrid between a sermon, a remembrance of the night before Jesus died and a mini drama. It mostly consists of walking through the events of that day in order to never forget why Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."

(This is not a word-for-word manuscript except for the "readings". The pastor or leader is expected to elaborate on different points as the Lord moves him or her to do so. God bless you.) Opening Prayer Introduction to the evening: Just as the Jews recount the Passover on this night we will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Reclaiming Easter: Startled By Christ's Love

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014

People all around us need compassionate ambassadors of Christ’s love. They need Bible verses with skin on!

Introduction: It’s on this day, that we celebrate the startling love of Jesus from Calvary and the message of hope from the Garden Tomb. Calvary and the empty tomb bring us hope in our darkest hours, hope for life now and life eternal. Jesus did amazing things while He was here on earth. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Victory Into Defeat

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 21, 2020

Turning our victories in Jesus into defeat

Turning Victory into Defeat Joshua 7:1-5 Introduction: In the open chapters of Joshua, the Children of Israel finely crossed Jordan into the promise land. They had a resounding victory at Jericho. (Joshua 6) You know the story. They followed God’s instructions and the walls ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Encourage One Another!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 17, 2018

We don't know when Jesus will come again, or whether we will die before that and go to meet our Savior. We do know that we should be wide awake and ready 24/7 for that encounter. And to that end, we are called to encourage one another rather than to incite fear and panic.

Do you believe that Jesus will one day come back from where he has gone? Do you believe that there is actually going to be a point of time in our history, or better: in our future, when God will intervene in the flow of history in a way that will have a cosmic impact? Let’s have a show of hands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph Of Arimathea The Corageous Coward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It took the crisis of the cross to change his cowardice into courage. Sometimes it takes a crisis to bring out a man's true faith.

A fireman who was half dead from exhaustion and smoke inhalation, with face dirty and uniform covered with grime, staggers past the crowd and is almost deafened by their shouts and cheers for him. He has just come from a burning building where, at the risk of his life, he climbed to the third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-47

Eighth Commandment (9 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

These commandments deal with every segment of society.

Illus: A preacher was talking to a teenage girl one day about the Lord when she told him, “I have a hard time living up to the Bible." Then she added, "But I do try to live up to the ten commandments." To hear this young lady talk you would think she rejects all scripture except the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus: A Shining Sun In Our Christian Sky Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024

The word tells us not to grieve for the dead in Christ like the rest of the world. Because though the world doesn’t have hope, we have an eternal hope. It’s bright and it’s shining, it’s strong and consistent, much like Earth’s sun. It shines day and night. Whether we see it or not, it keeps shining

When talking about a vision from God, we have to understand that we can't take it at the same level as scripture. It's a testimony, a vision, something we test against the word of God and prayer. But I sensed God asking me to share a bit of this testimony. I had a vision from God when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Awaiting His Return. The End Is Near! All Aboard!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 25, 2023

What will be the sign of HIS Coming? "As in the Days of Noah..." Noah heard the Words of GOD, obeyed HIS Commands and built the ARK before GOD's Judgment came upon the earth. Look around you. Are we not living in days similar to Noah? The end is near! Get Ready, Get aboard!

2023.04.23.Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Get everyone - All on board. William Akehurst, HSWC References: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14; Matthew 24:36-44; Genesis 6:5-22; Genesis 7:1-23; Genesis 9:12-17; John 3:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 2:6; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:36-44, Genesis 6:5-22, Genesis 7:1-23, Genesis 9:12-17, John 3:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Peter 2:6, 2 Peter 3:3-10, 2 Peter 3:14-15, Romans 11:25, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024

A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Other

Four Crosses

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 2, 2008

Cut out 4 crosses of paper use different colors use one with each point. Use red for Jesus. take 1 cross for each point.

Cross # 1 the unbeliver Luke 23:39 _________________________________________ (1) Thief with doubt (2) Made lite of Jesus (3) Would not except (4) Satan still had a hold on him even as he death was up on him. _____________________________________________ Cross #2 The believer Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving The Debt

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Let You Choose

Contributed by Justin Snyder on May 17, 2001

God loves us enough to make our own choice about accepting him.

“I Will Let You Choose.” God’s Promise through the Two Crosses Tonight I would like to start off by telling you the story of Edwin Thomas, a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s, this small man with a huge voice had few rivals. In London he won the approval ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist