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Elisha: Mouthpiece Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 5, 2014

Believe God's promises even when they seem utterly unbelievable.

This is our last sermon on Elisha, that bald ‘n’ bold prophet. We’ve seen how he’s been a man of action. Three weeks ago we heard how he kept an entire army from dying of thirst in the desert when he promised that water would appear out of nowhere. Then he saved two boys ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of His Blood

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2014

A sermon for a "Patriot Sunday" together with a "Communion Sunday". Without the courage to sacrifice, there can be no life.

Last Monday was a day of remembering. The only problem is that too many people have forgotten. Amid the tweets & twitters, the video games, and shopping for school, too many Americans forget that, without the sacrifices of our military, we might not even have a school or church to go to. So, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection Of Jesus...so What?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 8, 2015

A look at God’s Word to see if we can clear up some of the confusion concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, and what difference His resurrection makes for us today.

The Resurrection of Jesus…So What? Matthew 28:1-10 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how much confusion there is when it comes to Easter? One year, the Sunday before Easter, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, ''Does anybody know what today is?'' A little girl raised her hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Keeps Appearing Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus means that Jesus has the capacity to keep on appearing in our lives and to give us the very thing that we need the most. In what capacity do you need Jesus to appear to you today?

Message John 20:11-31 Jesus Keeps Appearing Have you noticed that when you are in need that the appearance of someone who is significant in your life can make all the difference. Maybe your car has broken down and you are stuck in the rain. You have rung your Dad and now he is just arriving to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Reigns Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

Despite the wickedness of our rulers hope reigns. God wants us to trust Him enough that we look to Him for direction in choosing our leaders. He also want us to trust Him when those leaders don't appear to do His will.

Intro: Something has been weighing heavily on me as November quickly approaches like a growing storm. It is often said that this is the most important election of our nation’s history. What we have to do is look at the elections that are upcoming with a fresh and new set of eyes. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

King And Lord

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 1, 2017

We've been looking at who Jesus is. . . He is our King and our Lord!

KING and LORD Revelation 19:11-16 April 2, 2017 What would you say is the most important event in history? If you had to vote or be part of a group of people, making that determination, what would you say is number 1 and beyond. Well, in 1954, the publishing house of Grosset and Dunlap brought ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Illusion That Jesus Failed! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2017

The death of Jesus gave the illusion that Jesus failed. Things are not always the way they appear!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • If all one knew about the life of Jesus was what we saw in the video clip, one could easily conclude that Jesus failed miserably. • Here was a man who made bold claims about being the Son of God, about being the Messiah, as well as stating that when you looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Judgment

Contributed by Frankie Melton on May 12, 2017

The final judgment of all humanity. Sin is revealed and judged. Sentenced is passed by the great Judge of all.

“The Great White Throne” Revelation 21:11-15 Introduction C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Screwtape Letters, “There is a legend about Satan and his imps planning their strategy for attacking the world that’s hearing the message of salvation. One of the demons says, “I’ve got the plan, master. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

“why Hast Thou Forsaken” Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Looks at Jesus' last words “Why Hast Thou Forsaken”

“Why Hast Thou Forsaken” Matthew 27: 45-46 In this series, we’ve been looking at the last seven utterances of Jesus on the cross. Today, we have the darkest of Jesus’ sayings. Charles Spurgeon called it “the midnight of the day.” It was the darkest hour for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Resurrection: He's Alive! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

The Resurrection, hope and salvation

(THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION) #1 CHRIST'S RESURRECTION: HE'S ALIVE 1 Cor 15: 1-11 (p815) April 3, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you ever played the game called "Jenga"? It's where you have all these different shaped wood rectangles that fit together into a Tower…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ta Da! Christ Is Risen! (Easter Season)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2013

A teacher asked " What do you think were Jesus first words when He came out of that tomb?" A little girl shouted excitedly "I know,!" "Bethany what did he say." Extending her arms high into the air she said: "TA DA! Beloved TA DA Christ has risen!

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2.14-24 ; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 and John 20:1-18. A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus On Trial: The Resistance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2013

In this sermon we examine the brief resistance that the disciples mounted in Jesus' defense on the night of his betrayal and arrest.

Scripture Two years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection Appearances As Recorded In John

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2013

Why did John select these four resurrection appearances. Because they deal with four major areas that need Jesus touch Grief, Fear, Doubt and Remorse

WSG 31-03-2013 A touch from the Risen Lord When I first became a Christian people said that we needed to have blind faith to become a Christian You simply had to believe what was written in the Bible And while that may apply when you first become a Christian, Peter tells us to “Always be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican