Sermons on Tree Of Knowledge Of Good:

The Lawyer Got More Than He Bargained For

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 14, 2007

Jesus told many of his stories with a sting in the tail - This was one of them

IC 15-07-07 The lawyer got an answer he didn’t bargain for Jesus told a great many stories that we love and cherish The Story of the Prodigal Son The Story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector The Story of the Good Samaritan to name a few Yet to their original audiences they were shocking – and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

"One For The Many"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2006

‘Words of prophecy in the mouth are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart’. Matthew Henry

“But he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead’”. Luke 16:31 Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead over in Bethany, located about one mile east of Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives. Now how does one ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to calvary, there they crucified Him…” First delivered 7th April 1996. OUTLINE INTRODUCTION WHO KILLED JESUS? 1. THEY! a. Throngs of people, Mk. 15:15,29; Jh.9: 6,7; Lk.23: 35. b. Teachers of the Law, Mk. 15: 1; Lk.23:1-2 c. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-34, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Foursquare

Three Men Who Witnessed Calvary

Contributed by Daniel Jeffers on Feb 4, 2004

This sermons speaks of 3 men who witnessed the cross and three different reactions.

The day a person calls upon the name of the Lord for salvation is the most important time in one’s life. It’s a privilege to be there for someone’s spiritual birth. I was there when all three of my children were born. What a great moment that was. There was a day when dads weren’t allowed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:11-34

Denomination: Foursquare

No Greater Love Than This Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 25, 2004

The cross is the greatest demonstration of God’s love. Extent - eternity, Depth seen in his agony, and scope is for all humanity.

The Passion: No Greater Love Than This Luke 23:32-36 Hope Community Church Bro. Chris Hill February 29, 2004 Reality shows seem to have taken over TV. One of the most popular themes seems to be to see what people will endure for fame or fortune. Shows such as Fear Factor require people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Wearing Jesus Today?

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 1, 2007

We know who is our neighbor, but, the question is; are people seeing Jesus in us?

Are Your Wearing Jesus Today? Opening: Illustration: Little girl afraid of thunderstorm, Father holding her tight told her not to be afraid, Jesus is with her. He is never far away. She says, "Yes, Daddy, but sometimes I need Jesus with skin on." Many say they are Christians. Many say they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close To The Cross, But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Mar 15, 2008

Four Soldiers were at the foot of the cross, but they were not repenting, but gambling! Why? Because they were distracted by Duty, Desires, and Deception.

Intro: Easter is coming earlier this year and I have been thinking about the cross. This morning, I would like to look at four men whose names we are not given. They are the four soldiers that gambled for Jesus’ clothes. One of the mysteries of the crucifixion is that there were so many who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

Urgent Atonement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

The cross is hideous. It’s not a pretty thing we hang on our walls. It’s not a fine piece of jewelry hanging from our neck. It is the most brutal instrument of death ever conceived by the cruel mind of man.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the events of the last few days of Jesus’ life on earth. With each of those events, we’ve seen a sense of urgency. Each week we have seen an example of urgency. But this morning is different. In this morning’s passage, our Lord shows a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer...but Finally

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Mar 20, 2008

Realize WHOSE HANDS we’re really in and know who’s hands we’re RETURNING TO and those are the TENDER HANDS OF The FATHER!

“No longer … but..Finally…” Sub title “Into thy Hands” Luke 23:46 Tradition teaches us these are his last two words he spoke. In honoring such, right here I must say “it is finished!” “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” These are the last two utterances spoken here by Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

All Disciples Rely On The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 24, 2008

A sermon that accompanies the Good Friday service, the way of the cross. It encourages us to see that the cross is necessary for our future and it is the way for all Christians.

Many people encounter difficulties in their life, but how many of us are prepared to constantly encounter difficulties so others can benefit, which might cost us something and where we might lose something? One day a fireman, attending a blaze heard that there was a little baby still in a blazing ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Palabras De Vida De Un Moribundo

Contributed by J. Martin on Nov 17, 2003

Para nosotros, como cristianos, no hay palabras mas importantes que aquellas que Jesús habló en la cruz del Calvario. Aquellas palabras no fueron graciosas ni patrióticas, ni mucho menos fueron palabras de desesperación. Pero tienen para nosotros un sig

PALABRAS DE VIDA DE UN MORIBUNDO “Le respondió Simón Pedro: Señor, ¿a quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna.” (Juan 6:68) Nuestra sociedad tiene la costumbre de prestar atención a las ultimas palabras de personas moribundas. Estas palabras en ocasiones son impresas en libros o ...read more

Scripture: John 6:68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Royal Refusals

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preaching Of The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 14, 2007

Sermon on the Cross

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS (2) I CORINTHIANS 1:18 - FOR THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS IS TO THEM THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; BUT UNTO US WHICH ARE SAVED IT IS THE POWER OF GOD. THANK GOD FOR THE CROSS BUT PRAISE GOD FOR THE PERSON OF THE CROSS! It is not the cross that makes Jesus special – it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational