Sermons on Ultimate Concern:

Zechariah's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2017

An often overlooked passage has some great insights concerning God, Jesus, and John the Baptist!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " We are rapidly closing in on Christmas. It is an exciting time for children and adults. " There are many things to do to be prepared for this wonderful holiday. " Today we will begin a 3-part series entitled, Christmas With Luke. " In this series we will examine what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Coming Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus fulfilled all of His promises concerning salvation and we are eagerly awaiting HIs return.

Advent week one Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- This morning we begin Advent with a series entitled “Long expected Jesus” The 4 weeks before Christmas called Advent are designed to slow us down and have us prepare ourselves for Christmas and celebrate with enthusiasm the Birth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Forms Of Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 23, 2024

What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times?

What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times? If you ask assembly goers about whether idolatry exists in modern times they may say, “Yes”! If you ask them if it is a concern for them they might say, “No, it does not affect me because I do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-11, Exodus 20:3-5, Ephesians 5:5, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 3:5, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Peter 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to encourage them with his final words.

We are finishing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 6:21-24. These verses describe why Paul sent Tychicus and closes with a benediction or blessing. They are filled with Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24, Luke 3:18, Acts 14:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Kind Of Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009

Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call For Resolution

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014

A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Walk A New Way - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

If we are going to reach our full potential as believers and as a church we have to deal these basic concerns first.

“Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 May 31, 2009 OPEN: Last week we started on this study in Eph. 4 and we are learning how to walk a new way. It doesn’t matter what your age is – there should always be something new entering into your walk with the Lord. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

About Heaven Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2022

What happens when you die? Exactly what did Jesus say about heaven, the resurrection and our ultimate destiny?

Many of you are familiar with Christian writer Lee Strobel, most well-known for his book The Case for Christ and his movie by the same name. Well, Lee had a near-death experience more recently. This is his account: "My eyes fluttered. They opened and struggled to focus. My mind fought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 19:28, John 3:11-13, John 5:25-29, Philippians 1:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Embracing God's Word In Modern Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

The growing disregard for the authority of the Scripture in America is concerning. This sermon addresses this issue and outlines four ways Christians should interact with the Bible.

Today, I want to focus on the significance of our relationship with the Bible. In America, there is a concerning trend of diminishing regard for the authority of Scripture. This message aims to address this issue and highlight four essential ways Christians should relate to the Bible. "Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:9

Topics: Faith, Christianity

The Memorial Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2001

Sunday is the ultimate "Memorial Day" when we take of the Lord’s Supper. The correlation to our nation’s "Memorial Day" is intriguing.

OPEN: Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachutsetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 19, 2003

The doctrine of the resurrection is vitally important to everything we believe concerning the Savior and salvation, and this message seeks to show why that is so.

Resurrection: Redemption Ratified Text: Matt.28: 1-8; I Cor.15: 14 Intro: What a wonderful time of year is spring. Everything around us begins to awaken from its winter sleep, and bud forth with new and vibrant life. Spring is my mother’s favorite season. She gets all enthused when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2008

Concerning justification by faith alone we see Paul’s 1) REACTION 2) STATEMENT AND 3) DEFENCE

After a big event like a political campaign, leaders are called to justify their actions. They are asked why they choose to ignore certain polling advice, why they choose certain policies while ignoring others and choose the talking points as they did. For some they saw the majority victory that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

Andrew Lloyd Weber, A Journalist And 3 Guys Called 'jesus'

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 15, 2002

Examines various depicitions of who people say Jesus is and gives and exposition of Mk 8 concerning the confession of Jesus’ Messiahship

Mark 8:27-9:1 – Andrew Lloyd Weber, a Journalist and Three Guys Called Jesus. Introduction The odd sermon title is a smoke screen for a question I’d like to ask: “Who is Jesus?” It is the same question that the disciples asked when Jesus’ calmed the waters. Whether you’re an atheist or a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 27, 2004

We so often apply these words to our temporal concerns and troubles- but the disciples hearts were troubled because of fear they would be without Jesus (momentarily, and even eternally). We should be like them- and make being with Jesus our cheif concern.

¡§Do not let your hearts be troubled¡¨ Jn 14:1-7 WBC 29/2/4pm TROUBLED These are marvellous words of Jesus - words that I have gained comfort from many times - words that are special and dear to many, in a society that we perceive as anxious and troubled. Stressed But, let me share what the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist