Sermons about Zealous And Zealots

When I've Given Up Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 28, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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When defeats, fears, loneliness, unworthiness, get to you, what else is there to look forward to?

When I have given up hope “Connecting with God” Series August 1, 2004 1 Kings 19:1-9 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How It All Begins Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

based on 70 ratings

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The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Barren Temple Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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Christ’s cursing of the fig tree and "cleansing" of the temple caution us about living our lives by mere appearances and trusting in anything other than Jesus.

Appearances can be deceiving. I was reminded of this several years ago when I was waiting in line at a McDonalds with two of my sons. A guy came into McDonalds who looked really suspicious. He had long hair, tattoos everywhere, several body piercings, and he just looked scary. This guy seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

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You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

Be Subject To Governing Authorities?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

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When Paul wrote Romans chapter 13, did he have in mind total obedience and surrender to a totalitarian government? "If the civil power commands us to violate the law of God, we must obey God before man" (Wuest).

This morning, I am going to begin our message with an illustration from a 2018 CNN article written by Thomas Weber: “On March 21, 1933, Germany was in turmoil. Less than two months after the Nazi seizure of power, even people with pro-regime leanings felt disquieted about the draconian measures ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The "Image” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 14, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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Year C. Christ the King November 25, 2001 Colossians 1: 11-20 Title: “The “image” of God.”

Year C. Christ the King November 25,2001 Colossians 1: 11-20 Title: “The “image” of God.” After the customary thanksgiving to God following the letter’s opening remarks, Paul tells his readers that he constantly prays for them that God will give them knowledge of his will in verse nine, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,737 views

A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves Misfits

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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Jesus called 12 men who were misfits to take the gospel to the world. Our churches today need to be a place where misfits can belong.

Do you remember the movie Places In The Heart? It stars Sally Fields, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, and Ed Harris. The movie is set in the Depression era. A small town sheriff is killed, leaving his wife and two small children to try and scrap out a living on their cotton farm. When the bank ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Really Matters?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 10, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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What Really Matters in this Life? This message is simple, but asks the right question for many.

What Really Matters in this Life? Pastor Glenn Newton 2-8-04 This morning, maybe you have said these words..... maybe you have thought them, or something real similar..... maybe your here this morning and these words are how you feel. Listen to this conversation, this encounter...written by Max ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Just Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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A look at the unique claims of Christ

Pax Romana, Roman peace, held the empire together for centuries. Among it’s dictates was one concerning religion. It seems that if Rome took over a nation or people with their own religion they never made them switch to the Roman gods. Their thinking was sound…why give them a reason to rebel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-47, Matthew 3:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Difference

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Applaud Or Plod?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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A sermon for Palm Sunday based on Matthew’s account. (Adapted from an outline by Ross Fransico and John Scotford)

Sermon for 3/20/2005 Palm Sunday Applaud or Plod? Introduction: Some years ago a book was written by a noted American historian entitled “When the Cheering Stopped.” It was the story of President Woodrow Wilson and the events leading up to and following WW1. When that war was over Wilson was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Faith?

Contributed by Jack Valentino on Aug 4, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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The sermon deals with how God won four battles through for distinctly different men with four different levels of faith, and experience with God.

Got Faith? The four battles Your degree of faith (How Hot) is measured by your emotions, feelings, and Actions! The level of your faith (How solid) is based on your experience with God! If the mountain you are facing is too big, maybe it’s God who put it there. Judges 6:11, 12, 14, 15, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Bethany To Pentecost

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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At the time of our text, the disciples had been on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. They had within the past few weeks witnessed their leader Jesus Christ open the blind eyes, and perform other miracles. They were then with Him when He went to the

Text: Luke 24:44-53 (NASB) 44Now He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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