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The Untouchables

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Sermon on human condition and God’s grace

December 29, 2001 I. Introduction A. Current news about India 1. Ongoing conflict with the neighbouring nation of Pakistan 2. Masked gunmen stormed Indian parliament B. Religions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Adventist

It's All About Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

One Humble Touch

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 3, 2015

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

Mark 5:25-27 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-34

Denomination: Baptist

One Humble Touch

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 4, 2015

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

"One humble touch" Mark 5:25-27 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

New Reality Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2020

We will not go back to "normal" before the pandemic. So what do we do in the New Reality?

1. We are in a “New Reality.” a. Do you feel like you have fallen through Alice’s looking glass? b. “When will we go back to ‘normal’?” c. We will not be going back to the pre-virus “Normal.” THIS is now ‘normal.’ 2. Church consultant said that: a. New emphasis on HORIZONTAL, not Vertical Church ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Implications Of Raising Lazarus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 27, 2023

There are many questions surrounding the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus. The sermon is designed for Passion Sunday but can be easily adapted as it explains the context surrounding 'why Jesus had to die'

Implications of raising Lazarus When I go to the gym and join classes I always keep an eye on the clock. I like to know when it’s halfway- if it’s a hard class I’ve endured the 1st half, and downhill now to the end. Similarly if it’s a boring class. half way- not long to go now. Half way - ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, John 11:50

Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

"I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21, Leviticus 19:15, Exodus 18:21, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Be Filled With Joy

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores Jesus’ practical advice on the pathway to more joy in your life.

- in John 15, 16, and 17, Jesus talks more about joy than anywhere else in the gospels/we’ll be looking at these passages over the next few weeks. - Eric Tissenbaum: prof who told the class that they didn’t have to take notes on everything in his class/when he was going to say something ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Listening

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2019

Listening to God involves more than our ears.

Listening Luke 9: 28 – 36 Intro: Sunday school teacher read this passage to his class. At the conclusion, he asked a boy where Jesus was in the story. Answer: “On a mountain.” Next question: “Can you tell me why he was there?” Answer: “He was there for math class.” “What?” Answer: “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy War Indeed

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

This sermon addresses the concept of war from a literal standpoint as well as from a spiritual standpont.

A Holy War Indeed (Joshua 10:1-15) We have been bombarded with literature, media coverage, and may have even had persons come up to us and state that a war is being fought as a result of God’s intervention on behalf of a people. While in most instances that I have just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message on the importance and purpose of prayer.

PERSISTENT PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRO: Jesus wants His church to grow. If a church is to grow, it must prepare to grow. This preparation begins with prayer. Persistent prayer is the foundation of all Christian growth. The Scriptures bear testimony that persistent prayer always has been of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Dynamite Church

Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003

Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist