Sermons on Thirty Pieces:

Self Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 4, 2019

The final part of this series on grace. In Part 7, we look at extending grace to ourselves.

Self Grace Matthew 27:1-5 May 5, 2019 I want to start this morning by reading a passage. It’s from Matthew 27:1-5. Jesus has been betrayed and arrested. Judas, the betrayer went to the Jewish leaders to talk about what happened. This is the story – 1 When morning came, all the chief priests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2022

February 23rd, 2025.

Genesis 45:3-11, Genesis 45:15, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:39-40, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50, Luke 6:27-38. A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:3-11, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, Genesis 45:15, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:39-40, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50, Luke 6:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suicide Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023

In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Judges 9:50-55, Matthew 27:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Persistent March To The Cross (In March)

Contributed by Jim Brown on Mar 6, 2026

To me, Easter (Christian Death/Burial/Resurrection holiday, not pagan one) is greater than Christmas because Easter is the Climax, whereas Christmas is merely the start of the persistent march to that Climax and reason for His coming.

The Persistent March to the Cross (In March) Special: Had it Not been (Michael English version) March fourth was just a few days ago! MARCH FOURTH! Like a very commanding day to march forth! Easter is coming soon. It’s just about a month away now. To me Easter (not the pagan holiday but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Churches, Visions Of Glory, And Apologetics Blogs

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years.

The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years. Many are dead today. Why? There is no effort to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:14, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Messiahs Road To The Cross Begins Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 6, 2012

We must be willing to travel down the road that God is leading us down even when it is difficult.

A Messiah's Road to the Cross Begins Text: Matt. 26:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a family in our last church in Arkansas that I dreaded to go visit. Now they were really nice people, but they lived on a really difficult road. First, it was a dirt road filled with huge rocks, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

An Envious Heart

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

It’s been said that there are two kinds of people in the world -- those who are millionaires and those who would like to be. And that’s one example of jealousy, but it’s only a piece of it.

Introduction: Those of you who are Muppet fans will know that one of Kermit the Frog’s most famous lines is, “It’s not easy being green.” But I beg to differ. Shakespeare called jealousy “the green sickness”, and we often speak of people being “green with envy”. And, in that regard, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering God's Will

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Nov 26, 2010

Everyone seems to be interested in "discovering God's will for my life." These are general, practical guidelines to have others seek God for themselves to discover His will. This is the result of many pieces of counsel that I have shared in conversation

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Joseph Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2013

Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his colossal palace to give him a piece of advice and interpret the dream for him among the plethora of magicians and wise men of Egypt!

Where is Joseph! Genesis 41:8”…..there was no one who could interpret them (the dream) for Pharaoh.” In the wee hours of this morning as I read the Bible, the above scripture caught my attention! Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Arguments For The Historical Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2025

Gary Habermas in his book, The Historical Jesus, gives at least 10 evidences. As part of my Apologetics series, I have abbreviated and rewritten them to fit front & back on one piece of paper.

TEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS 1. MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SOURCES. The existence of multiple independent sources – the four Gospels, Paul’s letters, and other early Christian writings – that attest to the historical existence of Jesus. There wasn’t just one witness to Jesus, but a large number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Truths Of The Last Supper Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

It's called the Last Supper, but that’s not really true. Jesus looked forward to a time in the future when He would be alive, and He would celebrate a feast in the Kingdom of God. This will be a future time of reunion, refreshment, and rejoicing.

INTRODUCTION Easter is five weeks from today. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to walk with Jesus through 94 hours of events that changed the course of our world. The 94-hour period started when Jesus sat down with His disciples to eat the Passover Meal. It ended on Easter Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

240 - Strongest Man's Weakness - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 9, 2002

Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it Superman? Is it Spiderman? Is it Batman? No - it’s SUPER SAMSON! What stopped Samson can s

Sermon Study # 240 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 1 If Samson was a superhero – his introduction would sound something like this: Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judas, A Misguided Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The second of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) In the introduction to his book, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of the ‘statue that did not look right.’ An art dealer who had a very rare statue, called a kouros, in his possession that came from the sixth century BC, (that’s six hundred years before Jesus’ birth), approached the J ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Judas, A Misguided Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The second of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) In the introduction to his book, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of the ‘statue that did not look right.’ An art dealer who had a very rare statue, called a kouros, in his possession that came from the sixth century BC, (that’s six hundred years before Jesus’ birth), approached the J ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God