Sermon and Worship Resources

Synonyms: Levi, disciple, evangelist, tax collector, the 12, the twelve, apostle, sermon on the mount, jewish audience, beatitudes, lord's prayer, great commission, parables, olivet discourse, mount of olives, olivet, synoptic

Showing 376 to 400 of 4968 results

376. On the Mount of Olives

Luke 22:47-53, Luke 22:39-46, Luke 22:7-38

Teach the Text

R.T. France

... tempter. They need God’s strength if they are to withstand the test, but instead they will fail to stay awake and pray. 22:42 Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me. Luke has reduced to a single prayer the threefold prayer and return to the disciples related by Matthew and Mark. The Old Testament prophets spoke of a “cup” of God’s judgment (e.g., Isa. 51:17–23; Jer. 25:15–29), and Jesus saw his coming suffering in that light (Mark 10:38–39; John 18:11). The cup is given by God ...

377. Peters Confession to Christ

Matthew 16:13-20

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... John the Baptist was interpreted as Elijah returned from the dead. Elijah was in many ways the greatest of the prophets, and Jeremiah was often listed first among the latter prophets in the Jewish Bible. 16:15–16 But Jesus’ primary concern was who his own disciples thought he was. But what about you? he asked them. Who do you say I am? This was the critical question. It was Simon Peter who answered, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Christos is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word ...

378. The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... that those who doubted were not the eleven but some of the “more than five hundred brethren” mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:6. That Jesus had arranged to meet them there would account for the large group. Jesus stepped forward and delivered to his disciples what has become known as the Great Commission. It begins with the powerful proclamation that God had given to him (has been given to me is a reverential circumlocution) all authority in heaven and on earth. In Daniel’s vision of the Four Beasts ...

379. The Request of James and John

Mark 10:35-45

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... Jerusalem on what became his last journey. One of us … at your right and the other at your left: In ancient royal courts, the persons chosen to sit in these positions near the king were those who were the most powerful people in his kingdom. The two disciples ask for equivalent chief positions in Jesus’ court. 10:38 The cup I drink … the baptism I am baptized with: The cup here represents the sufferings Jesus will undergo. In the OT the cup of wine is a frequent image for the wrath and judgment of God ...

380. Signs of the End of the Age

Luke 21:5-38

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... ] redemption is drawing near” (21:28; cf. 1:38; 24:21). After the Parable of the Fig Tree (21:29–30) Jesus concludes: “when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near” (21:31). In view of the question that the disciples put to Jesus in Acts 1:6 (“Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”), the saying certainly does leave open the possibility of Israel’s restoration. Moreover, Luke has all of this material (i.e., Luke 21) uttered in public ...

381. Where It Ends

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

John Jamison

... the host himself was doing that! No — it made no sense at all. But no one even knew how to ask about it or protest. One disciple did pull his legs back, perhaps out of embarrassment at what Jesus was doing, but Jesus simply smiled and calmly reached out and pulled the ... thing. When I am being honest with myself, I have to admit that I’m no better at this than Peter or any of the other disciples were. There are people I just do not want to serve. I simply can’t bring myself to do it. Most of us spend a ...

382. In Awe of Christ

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body” (3:20-21). The whole purpose of his revealing his glory to us is that we might catch a glimpse of the glory that awaits us. The disciples viewed that glory in a deep and dramatic way, and it transformed their lives. That is what is important to us today. Before we can be transfigured, we must be transformed. Before we can put on his glory, we must take up his cross. Before we can be ...

383. Cloak of Power

Psalm 5:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... that Jesus says “go.” Or more precisely, “As you are going, go out into the world. But hold it. Not without the cloak of the Holy Spirit. Wait a minute. Don’t go without the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. The good news that Jesus left his disciples with, that Elijah left Elisha with, that I leave with you today, is that God has your back! Jesus has got you covered! Even if life isn’t filled with deadly bullets or hostile people, life is hard enough, isn’t it? You’re out of work, and ...

384. The House on The Rock

Lk 6:12-49 · Mt 5:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... back most of those from Capernaum and surrounding cities along the shores of the lake. But he would lay the seeds for an entire movement. The apostles would carry on his mission. God’s mission. It was very important for Jesus to lay the groundwork with his disciples early on as to what kind of journey they would be on with him. It would not be easy. It was important that they knew, he was not going to change the scriptures –but fulfill them. It was important that they knew that he expected them not ...

385. House of Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... with God). Paul sees this clearly, as he takes it upon himself to emphasize not what Jesus said or did, but who He was! It is Jesus in our midst, God tabernacling with us in community, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit among and within us that makes this disciples’ prayer unique, even as it challenges us in our humanness to be the kind of people God intends us to be, as Jesus teaches what the Kingdom may be like (both now and in the future in God’s perfection). The Kaddish is a very Jewish prayer. And ...

386. The Phrase We Never Want to Hear

John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... from that day to trust that God was with him and working in him, no matter what opposition he faced. (5) When you know Christ’s peace, you find the courage to serve wherever God calls you to serve. And finally, Jesus’ peace—the peace he gave to his disciples and he promises to us today—leads to greater purpose. And what is our purpose? To proclaim to the world the good news that Christ has come into our world. “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you,” he said. And with that he breathed on ...

387. Hope Rises

Mark 9:30-37, 42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... a sheet of paper. If you’re at home, you can find a scrap of paper nearby. If you’re in the sanctuary, you can use the back side of your bulletin. Now I want you to list all of the qualities you can think of that describe a true disciple or lover of Jesus. Or you can think of it this way, what words would describe a truly wonderful and admirable human being, the kind of person who astounds you with their kindness and grace. Just one-word descriptions. I’ll give you a hint, “loving” is probably one ...

388. Take Heart

Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon

Will Willimon

... Faith is venturing forth onto the waters, tossed by wind and wave, in the conviction that a new day, new world is 'a comin'. Rather than taking out insurance, feathering our nest, perfecting pension plans, in faith we venture forth with God out on the waves. He made his disciples go on ahead of him in the boat, on the sea, alone. Yet when things didn't work out, when they were Bazanidzomenoded by the waves, he came all the way out to them, reached out with his right hand to them, saved them, and they saw he ...

389. The Way of the Lord

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... of Judas. Jesus knew that Peter would later deny him, yet still he washed Peter’s feet. He washed the feet of all the disciples even though he knew they would fall asleep when he asked them to keep watch, and they would all flee when he was arrested. The ... God what to do and how to do it? Do we expect a celebrity Savior instead of a servant Lord? By washing the feet of his disciples, Jesus challenged Peter and challenges all of us. “For the son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his ...

390. Praying All the Way

John 17:1-11

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... God’s work, the glory of being in God’s presence, the glory of returning to God by Jesus’ own death on the cross. It was a rather gruesome glory, but that’s what Jesus meant by glorifying God. The second part of Jesus’ prayer centered on his disciples. As far as we know, this was not the prayer they asked for, but the prayer that Jesus chose for them and chose for all of us as his followers. Jesus prayed for those who received his words and who believed in him sent from the Father. He prayed ...

391. Building Trust

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

David Coffin

... herbs to fall asleep at night. Where is Jesus here? Is Jesus sleeping on a cushion in the stern of the boat? Mark’s gospel is an ongoing time of instruction for discipleship. Jesus is trying to build trust with his disciples. There are many test practices of how much faith the disciples have in Jesus. This Mark 4 text is one of such tests. Among the previous lessons taught include: teaching about Satan and family in Mark 3; the parable of the sower and mustard seed earlier in Mark 4. Mark’s gospel ...

392. The Results Of Resurrection

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Don M. Aycock

... peace in spite of trouble, not in exclusion of it. Peace be with you, said Jesus. Let us be whole and complete because of his resurrection. III. Another Result Of The Resurrection Is The Offer Of Power To The Weak. John tells us that when Jesus came to his disciples he "breathed" on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. These words send our minds racing back to Genesis 2:7 where God breathed into man's nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. God's act in Genesis and Jesus' act in John ...

393. Country Songs and Easter Hymns

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Thomas Long

... waits in the city? For one thing, the church can learn how to pray for justice. In Luke, and only in Luke, Jesus once told his disciples an urban story that turned out to be a lesson about the power of prayer (Luke 18:1-8). According too the story, there was in ... It is in the city that we learn best that everyone is not just like we are. Indeed, it was in the city that the disciples learned that the community of Jesus Christ is broader than we have imagined. It was in a city called Nain that they learned that ...

394. Outlook Determines Outcome

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... the promise of the Father" (Acts 1:4). What was this gift he was speaking of? "You have heard me speak about this gift before," Jesus said. "For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now" (1:5). The disciples' response: "What's next, Lord?" Jesus' response: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in ...

395. Proper 14

Genesis 37:12-36, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Jonah 2:1-10, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 9:1-5; 10:5-15

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... is universal b. What contrary winds do you fear? c. God may not still the winds without but will bring peace within d. Faith in Christ will enable us to overcome the contrary wind 3. A Study Of Hands Sermon Angle: We can imagine that the hands of the disciples trembled in dread as they tossed on turbulent seas and especially when they thought the form of Jesus was a ghost. They must have been relieved when they realized that it was the Lord. Then Peter asked if he could come to the Lord on the water. Jesus ...

396. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, Acts 3:11-26, 1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... how he earns his living or how meticulous he is. When you look at the hands of Jesus, they won't be silky white or satin smooth. They will bear the imprint of hard nails but they are strong, sensitive and loving hands. Surprised by joy (v. 41). The disciples were surprised by joy. There is no better way to explain it. They hadn't expected it. In fact, it was the furthest thing from their mind. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that we must always be ready to be surprised by joy. God turns our dirge into ...

397. Proper 20

Proverbs 31:10-31, Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13-18; 4:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... own death was looming ever larger. In light of my reactions to the prospect of death, it's not hard to sympathize with the disciples of Christ, as Jesus shared with them that he was going to suffer and die. They could not, would not, deal with his death and ... . Denial had set in. Sermon Title: How You Can Be Number One. Sermon Angle: Notice that Jesus doesn't outwardly chide his disciples for wanting to be number one in the kingdom. Instead he redefines the meaning of being number one. "Whoever wants to be ...

398. Connected To God

Sermon

Lee Griess

... their side. They could trust God because they knew Jesus. It is said that the wife of Albert Einstein was once asked if she understood her husband's theory of relativity. She replied, "No, but I know my husband and I know that he can be trusted." The disciples knew that Jesus had ascended to be with God, the Father, and that was enough. Jesus could be trusted with their lives and hence God could be trusted with the future. When you and I face difficulties and troubles in life, when life deals us a "bum hand ...

399. "The Bitterness Of Betrayal"

Mark 14:43-52, Psalm 55:1-23

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... took place before noon the next day! There was a tremendous lot behind the text which reads:"They all forsook him and fled." Mark wanted his readers to appreciate that just as Jesus had been betrayed by Judas so he had been betrayed by all the other disciples as well. He wanted his readers to feel for themselves the consequences of brave pledges of loyalty, when there is nothing with which to back them up. And in this account of the arrest of Jesus Mark warned his readers against a confession of faith that ...

400. Proper 15

Mt 15:21-28 · Ex 16:2-15 · Rom 11:13-16, 29-32 · Ps 78

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... she will find her daughter well. Related Passages Genesis 32:22-32 - Jacob wrestles with an angel of God. Judges 16:4-22 - Delilah nags to get Samson's secret. Matthew 8:5-13 - Jesus heals a Roman officer's servant. Matthew 10:5-6 - Jesus sent his disciples to preach only to Jews. Luke 8:26-39 - Jesus heals a demon-possessed man. Luke 11:5-9 - Jesus teaches persistence in prayer. Acts 10:23-29 - Peter preaches to gentiles. Acts 13:44-48 - Paul takes the gospel to gentiles. The Lectionary Lesson 1 (Exodus 16 ...

Showing results