Sermons on Violent Agitation:

Last Supper - Don’t Believe The Lie That You Are Not Worthy Of Redemption

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 24, 2010

Do not believe the lie - you are not worthy of redemption. You are worth every drop of blood.

Mark 14:12-14:26 Twelve men entered the Upper Room with Jesus for an intimate dinner together, eleven men would look back at the time as a time of powerful redemption, as a time of healing and communion – one man, he would look back with regret. Eleven men would break bread and share the cup ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009

This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at what it means to be a Christian

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW NAME” ACTS 11:19-30 What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question. She follows that question with this comment: “That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I'm Just Dying To Go To Heaven!"

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009

Easter sermon on the resurrection of Christ

"I’M JUST DYING TO GO TO HEAVEN!" TEXT: I Cor. 15:1-58 INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in human history! It has touched everything in this life, and in the life to come. Even when cultures have attempted to stamp out the reality of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Returning To Our First Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009

Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Under Arrest Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested; is he doing the will of God?

“Under Arrest” Acts 21:17-36 July 13, 2008 Could Paul have been wrong? Certainly, as I’ve repeated, he was a man, a man of flesh-and-blood, and he was not above sin! There are two points in today’s passage at which different commentators believe that Paul made an error. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Power To Trouble Your Trouble

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 10, 2009

Somebody once said that life was like an onion: you can peel off one layer at a time but as you do so, its juice gets into your eyes and causes your eyes to be filled with tears. There is something that is known as the trouble of life. I read a comment by

POWER TO TROUBLE YOUR TROUBLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 46:1-11:, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed and though the mountain be carried into the midst of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vengeful Vinedressers Venerate Virulent Violence Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 24, 2007

What started out to be a wonderful Vineyard full of good workers who had everything at their command to produce a bountiful harvest of wine for the Master, turned sour. Good people became bad. Workers took over the Vineyard and expelled everyone else.

MARK 12:1-12 VENGEFUL VINDRESSERS VENERATE VIRULENT VIOLENCE I. THE ALLEGORY: * A. Area. B. Actions. C. Anticipation. II. THE ADVERSITY: ** A. Absence. B. Assumption. C. Acrimony. III. THE AFTERMATH: *** A. Advent. B. Anger. C. Angst Jesus leaves little to be discussed or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Of The Sexes: Save The Male

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series.

Battle of the Sexes: Save the Male 03.07.07 Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series. To listen to the podcast or watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.markbatterson.com. In Florence, Italy there is a museum that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Mistake Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

We can learn from the example of Moses that we must not let anger get the best of us.

Introduction: A. A man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his preacher. 1. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, the man exploded, “I missed again!” “How could I miss?” 2. With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Response To The Resurrection

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 24, 2008

Which of the four possible responses to the resurrection will I make - deny it, be distracted from it, be deceived about it or delight in it?

Thank you so much for joining us this morning for our annual Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service. Every year as we approach the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, I always enjoy going back and reading the Biblical accounts of all the activity that was going on in connection with the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget To Remember Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2011

In this sermon, we notice that Peter encourages his readers to remember to be grounded in the truth, to remember that many of the writers of Scripture were eyewitnesses, and to remember that the Bible is inspired by God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly gentleman who was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited. 1. He said, “The food and the service were great!” 2. His friend asked, “What's the name of the restaurant?” 3. “Gee, I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Secure Future Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 22, 2011

Our troubled hearts can be relieved when our future is secure.

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Secure Future” John 14:2-3 In 1997, The Houston Chronicle, recorded a story about Princess Diana's death. In the early hours of August 31, the princess died in a Paris hospital after a violent car accident. Just a few weeks before her death, on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Who Listened To Fools Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2011

The Bible tells us to seek advice. But not all advice is good advice. It pays to pay attention to whom you pay attention to. But how do I know the difference between good advice and bad?

OPEN: In my files I have the following pieces of advice that you may want to consider: · Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. · Never buy a car you can't push. · When everything's coming your way, you're probably in the wrong lane. · Find out what you don't do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ