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"I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the sayings of Christ from the cross

Jn. 19.28 "I Thirst" 1. [Play CD] Out of all of the statements we’ve heard so far, this is the most basic. "I am thirsty". If I had a nickel for every time I heard one of my children say, "I’m thirsty," I could preach here and not take a salary. I wonder if his mom had flashbacks to his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Holiness

What Happened To Shame?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002

The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of The Proof And Purpose Of The Incarnation.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

Fellowship with God is everything.

Intro: 1. There is an old story about a mother who asked her daughter to go to their storage shed and bring her some jars of preserves. It was dark outside and the little girl said that she was afraid. Her mother said, “You don’t need to be afraid, God is there and He will watch over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe, Year C: A Reflection Or Meditation.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 28, 2019

“heart speaks to heart” (Cor ad cor loquitur).

A writer arrived at the monastery to write a book about the Master. "People say you are a genius. Are you?" he asked. "You might say so." said the Master, none too modestly. "And what makes one a genius?" "The ability to recognize." "Recognize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Forgive Me!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

David relates to us the right way to deal with sin and regret: Sorrow, Supplication, and Success!

Forgive Me! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ____________________________ "God could never forgive me. I’ve done such horrible things." How many times has that thought passed through the synapses of human brains? How many times has it lodged in your mind? The frustrating thing about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Die, Die, Die! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We are most dead when we're alive and most alive when we're dead

Most Dead When You're Alive. Most Alive When You're Dead Ephesians Chapter 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

Episode Ii: Attack Of The Clones Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2005

In the showdown on Mt. Carmel, God demonstrates that he is the one true God who is worthy of our attention.

Last week we started a sermon series entitled: “Seer Wars”. The purpose of this Star Wars take-off is to show that God combats the forces of evil today as he did in the prophet Elijah’s day some 2800 years ago. In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we saw God try to turn King Ahab away from the worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Divine Provision

Contributed by Akanji Solomon on Sep 13, 2018

GOD MANIFESTATION OF ABUNDANCE

GOD'S PROVISION / DIVINE OPPORTUNITY THEME SCRIPTURE: NUMBERS 11:31 And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:31

Understanding Christ's Thirst SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

"I thirst" is a statement from the cross that was only recorded by John in his gospel. I believe there were at least three reasons why God inspired John to record that statement. This sermon explores those three reasons.

Last week, we explored the fourth statement from the cross, where Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This cry revealed the spiritual agony Jesus experienced as He took on the sins of the world. Today, we will focus on the fifth statement, recorded only by John in his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Topics: Jesus Christ

Grace At Work 12 - Evangelists Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 3, 2013

The Ministry Gifts - Evangelists Was the gospel you received "Good News"? Are modern televangelists accurate representatives of this gift?

Dakota Community Church February 3, 2013 Grace at Work - 12a Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2019

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — 31C Year C

Zacchaeus was a government contractor with the Roman Government in charge of all transported goods into Jericho, which gave him almost a license to extort money for big commissions. Luke 19:2 says he was a "chief toll collector" and that he was "wealthy," at his job at the toll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Please With You

Contributed by Joseph Shubert on Oct 21, 2006

Have you ever felt like God was just a little bit upset with you about something? In our world it is very common for people to be walking around carrying guilt, even for the Christian. As a matter of fact, I believe most Christians, most of the time, carr

Approach: I like to start off with something funny A man goes to Africa on a safari. While there, he comes upon an elephant, in great pain, with a giant thorn in its foot. The man very carefully approaches the elephant, and gingerly removes the thorn from its foot. The elephant begins to walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God