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The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

An Obituary Written Too Soon Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2014

Resurrection, Truth vs. Deception, Life

OBITUARIES – An Obituary Written Too Soon Matthew 27:57-28:7 (p. 698) April 13, 2014 Introduction: After Jesus raises Lazarus from the grave we’re told that some of the witnesses head immediately to the Pharisees and “tell them what Jesus had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Sure To Obey All That Is Written.

Contributed by Brad Warne on May 17, 2018

Using the biblical account of Joshua ch 7 & 8 I tell the story of the battles of Jericho and Ai and use them to show us how important it is to obey God's commands.

Imagine you’re one of the Israelites in the OT times. (You tell this like a 1st person story) • You’ve seen the transition from the trusted wise leader, Moses to the new, untested leader Joshua • You’ve crossed the Jordan river while it’s been in full flood by following the priests who walked into ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

The Law Written On Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Man’s judgment is blind. We all have blind spots in our character others may see, but we can’t. God’s judgment is perfect. He has no flaws, no character deficiencies, so His judgment is perfect because His character is perfect.

INTRODUCTION I get a lot of funny things over the internet, some funnier than others. The other day, someone sent me a list of interesting questions. One of them really stuck out in my mind. If a man is standing out in a forest all by himself, and there are no women around, and he speaks, is he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Warning Written In Red

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 7, 2019

What is Christ’s final warning to the Earth? Those final words in Revelation 22 are written in red as a warning to those who obey Christ’s word. His final message is simple, “Ready or Not…Here I Come!”

The Final Warning Written in RED Scripture Reference: Revelation 22:12-21 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 7, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoint is available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21, 2 Peter 3:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Written Word To The Growing In God Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 18, 2021

No matter who you are in Christ, your sins have been forgiven; no matter who you are in Christ, you will know him who is from the beginning; no matter who you are in Christ, you will have the strength which can face and overcome the Evil One.

(1John 2:12) I am writing (present tense) to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. (1John 2:13) I am writing (present tense) to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. (1John 2:13) I am writing (present tense) to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

May Your Name Be Written Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

There is a day coming when the trumpet will sound and the opportunity for repentance has ENDED and our eternal fate is SEALED. For those already IN CHRIST, our salvation will be completed when Jesus returns… this time as a conquering King! Will that include you?

INTRODUCTION As you’ll remember from last time, God institutes a series of 7 feasts (or festivals) in Leviticus 23 that the people of Israel were to faithfully observe every year. Each of those observances have great significance in Jewish faith and practice… but like many things in the OT, each ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 9:27-28, Leviticus 25:8-10, Zechariah 12:10, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:7-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Baking Bread And Becoming Perfect Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2024

A glimpse into the Kingdom of God and the way we can get there.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2024 Today the prophet Jeremiah, who is famous in all the world for his predictions of doom, not just for faithless Israel prior to its destruction by Babylon, has a cheery prediction. Actually, the Holy Spirit is allowing him kind of a glimpse into heaven after the general ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 51:12-15, Jeremiah 31:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Last Written Words Of William Shakespeare Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 24, 2007

This is evangelistic message using Willliam Shakespeare’s last will and testament as a spring board to share the good news.

The last written Words of William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare lived from 1546 -1616, his plays have been studied for centuries, he has an unrivalled position in the literary world, lots of people admire his wisdom and insight into human nature. Many phrases that we regularly use today come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Names Not Found Written In The Book Of Life

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 29, 2007

This is a message that shows ones need to be saved

“NAMES NOT FOUND WRITTEN IN THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE” TEXT: Revelation 3:5; 20:12; 15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: After reading our Text, I trust that you will agree with me that there will be nothing more horrible than to stand at the Great White Throne Judgment and find that your name ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Another Day, Another Chapter Will Be Written.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012

While he longed to be with Christ, Apostle Paul yearned to remain and help believers grow in Christ. Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he wa

Another day, another chapter will be written. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride And Going Beyond What Is Written

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2013

A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:7 (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge?, chapter 6 "Pride Questioned and Convicted)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis said that the worst evil is pride. “According to many Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere flea bites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride leads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Book Of Jude: It Is Written For Our Times!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018

The Book of Jude: how prophetic! All contained in it should be urgently shared with all so it is understood from where we have come and to where we are headed. Here is a a commentary on each verse to relate it to our current times.

Book of Jude: Written for Our Times! Kelly Durant 2. This is a breakdown study of Jude and why focus on it? Because it is very relevant to our present times. Please keep your Bibles open to follow along and take notes. This book has references to the book of Enock, an extra canonical book ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

A New Name Written Down In Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2021

Jesus makes us a New Creation and gives us a New Name. Why does He do that, and what kind of difference can that make in our lives?

Does anybody know what the “S” in Harry S Truman stands for? NOTHING! It doesn't stand for anything. He was born with a middle initial… and that was it. The letter “S” was a compromise that his parents made to satisfy his grandfathers, whose names were Shippe and Solomon.” Several years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ