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12 Disciples - John Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Study on the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – John – Monday 23rd October 06 John is the 4th disciple mentioned in Matthew 10:3 The name ‘John’ means “grace of the Lord”, or “Jehovah’s gift” John was the younger brother of James, son of Zebedee and Salome (we saw last week how some believe that Salome was Mary’s sister and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Appearance To Thomas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 11, 2009

Thomas believed when he saw the risen Jesus. How can we believe without seeing?

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] DOUBTING THOMAS John’s Gospel reveals that Thomas was loyal, but pessimistic. Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 19, 2014

“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47)

Theme: Living the resurrected life Text: Is. 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Lk. 24:13-49 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and nothing can match its significance. When Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009

A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 2 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: Both friend and enemies of the Christian faith have recognized that the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the foundation-stone of the Christian faith. The people of the church at Corinth were starting to listen to some who said there is no such thing as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Various Healings (Mark 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 23, 2024

What can we learn from various healings about faith? Let's look at Mark 5.

Did Jesus heal an insane man of demon possession who had not asked for it? Was a woman healed because of her faith? Did Jesus heal a man’s daughter despite other people’s lack of faith? Do we have faith? Let’s discuss this in Mark 5. On the other side of the lake, who came out to meet Jesus? So ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Jesus' Resurrection Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 12, 2025

“If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20 ESV)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection there can be no Christianity. It is significant because when Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and had accomplished what He came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practising Witnessing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2017

The Great Commission is given to all Christians. As we go, we are charged to fulfil this mandate to witness. The message explores some parameters of the commission to encourage believers to fulfil Christ's command.

“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucatastrophe Of The Evangelium

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2022

God has brought life out of death, delivering us from darkness into light through the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God.

LUKE 2:22-35 THE EUCATASTROPHE OF THE EVANGELIUM “When the time came for [the ceremonial] purification according to the Law of Moses, [Joseph and Mary] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The question asked of Mary still rings true.

Who Are You Looking For? Matthew 28:1-10 Easter is a time of reflection. A time to reflect upon the glorious resurrection of our Savior. Easter is also a time of soul searching. With that in mind I would like us to take a look at our background scripture. We will find that each person in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again!

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This message centers on the discussion between Jesus and Nicodemus and the importance of being "born again."

Born Again John 3:1-18 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hunt Is On

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

An Easter devotion that can be used before your children’s egg hunt.

The Hunt is On Luke 24:1-7 One of the things that I enjoyed about Easter as a child was the hunting of eggs. While my parents made me wear those ridculous easter sunday clothes, I couldn’t wait to get out of them and into my play clothes because I knew then we were about to hunt easter eggs. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Triump

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 20, 2001

As He is Victorious over death, hell and the grave, we are victorious in Him.

The central and all important facts of our Lord’s history, according to my text today, are these two: He became dead, and He is alive forever more. Emphasis should be placed on v.18. We are thankful for the many things that Jesus did like, giving cleansing to the Leper, hearing to the deaf, sight ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist