Sermons on Thomas Apostle:

Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How our church is to change the world.

Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Did Jesus Pray For?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017

Jesus is about to go to the cross to make the ultimate sacrifice for sin, and precedes that act with this lovely prayer of intercession and consecration.

How important is faithfulness in prayer? Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Other

God In The Hands Of Angry Sinners Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 2: 1 – 47

Acts 2: 1 – 47 God in the hands of angry sinners 2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One For The Money – Two For The Show Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 9, 2012

A study of The Gospel of Mark 4: 26 – 29

Mark 4: 26 – 29 One For The Money – Two For The Show 26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. 28 For the earth yields ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surely Not I, Lord!

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 11, 2004

The story of Judas Iscariot, and his betrayal of Jesus, should remind us to examine ourselves. We need to avoid betraying Jesus in twenty-first century style. As Judas attempted to re-make Jesus and then abandon Him when He was not the "Jesus" Judas wan

Surely Not I, Teacher? Those are the words of Judas as he was about to betray Jesus. We now approach the Easter season. In our culture Easter is a happy holiday with bunnies and candy. But the events leading up to what we could anachronistically call “the first Easter” were anything but happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-8, Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The King

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 24, 2007

Using the Nicene Creed (in addition to Luke 23:27-43), we look at Christology and Who Jesus is, how He saves us, and how He and the Father are one. The sermon is Christological in nature, but also looks at the Trinity.

CHRIST THE KING Luke 23:27-43 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA Christ the King Sunday, November 25, 2007 Grace and peace to you my friends, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ! Today is Christ the King Sunday. Most of us Christians have often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Identity Of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, Or Legend? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2024

Embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? Let's delve into the possibilities and discover the truth about Jesus Christ.

The True Identity of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, or Legend? Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, in his classic work "Mere Christianity," famously presented us with four possibilities. Jesus could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21, John 10:20-21, John 8:44-45, John 8:58-59, John 14:6, Matthew 26:63-64, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, John 20:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 9, 2005

Sermon on the meaning of the ascension to modern Christians.

The Rest of the Story Acts 1:9-12 INTRO.: The ascension to Heaven is the last earthly event of Jesus’ ministry. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed physical life, but to resume His Heavenly life as well. If we believe in the resurrection of Jesus, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service. Yet it is a route which leads to a crown of glory for ALL who follow Jesus.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. Mark 10:32-45. The disciples of Jesus were amazed that Jesus had ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). They were beginning to have the clear apprehension that such a route would lead to their Master’s premature death, and that the promises of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 2, 2008

A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Still The Cross

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Things around us change, business come and go, places from our childhood make way for the progress of tomorrow, it seems the only constant in life is change. It is good to know that while everything around us may change there is a constant that remains

In John 3:1-3 we find: - Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the dark of night. - He is a Pharisee - Is this a covert visit? Or is he using the secrecy of the night to provide him opportunity to be alone with the master? - Notice his question in vs. 2 “Rabbi, we know…” - Nicodemus lesson begins in vs. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Then The Judgment

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2017

There is great danger in misunderstanding God’s essential character. He is a God of justice as well as of love. He will inflict punishment where punishment is due.

Then The Judgment Mankind's Future Reality The Bible holds a truth that is sure to be experienced by all who had lived before us, a truth for us all now and a truth for all who will live after us: - "...[mankind] is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." (Hebrews 9:27) The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational