Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:14-14:19:

Logos Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 23, 2014

John 1:1-5, shows how Christ is the complete embodiment and fulfillment of the Word of God. He is the Word as seen from 1) His Preexistence (John 1:1-2), 2 His Creative power (John 1:3), and 3) His self-existence (John 1:4-5).

Today, we say that talk is cheap. We live in a time where people tend not to do what they say they will do. We generally don’t expect politicians to do what they say. Advertisers will often exaggerate claims in order to sell products. We are accustomed to extensive wavers of liability that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Spirits Among Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2016

John provides 1) A Command to test (1 John 4:1a) 2) A Reason to test (1 John 4:1b) and 3) Guidelines on how to test (1 John 4:2-6) the Spirits/False teachers in our midst.

James Marshall, the first to discover gold in California in 1848, and the “forty-niners” who followed him, used the term eureka, meaning “I have found it”. Other would-be prospectors quickly learned that not everything that appeared to be gold actually was. Riverbeds and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Doctrines & Demons

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2015

1) The Predictability of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:1), 2) The Purveyors of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:2), 3) The Principles of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3a), and know: 4) The Response to Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3b–5)

1 Timothy 4:1-5. [4:1] Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, [2] through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, [3] who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Other

God's Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2020

The 1) Prayer (Eph. 1:15-16), 2) Person (Eph. 1:17), 3) Promise (Ephesians 1:18), 4) Power (Eph. 1:19-20) & 5) Position (Eph. 1:21-23) that believers have in Christ.

Ephesians 1:15-23 [15]For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16]I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, [17]that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

Good Things Always Come In Three’s? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 10: 1 – 3

Ester 10: 1 – 3 Good Things Always Come in Three’s? 1 And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. 2 Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heaven, I’m In Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 19, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 11

Revelation 4: 1 –11 Heaven, I’m In Heaven 1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Alpha & The Omega Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8) of the Alpha & the Omega.

Productivity experts advise clients on ways to efficiently operate to maximize effectiveness. Stephen Covey, in his work: “The 7 habits of Highly Effectively People”, in habit 2, notes that people should: “Begin with the end in mind”. He said that “if your ladder is not leaning against the right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

Milk Or Meat Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014

1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reasons To Bless God Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

This is an expositional message on 1 Pt. 1:3-5.

1 Peter 1:3-5 Reasons to Bless God Introduction: Last Week we saw: Title: always been identified as 1 Peter. Peter dictated and Silas wrote (5:12). Author: the Apostle Peter. (Also called Simon in Greek, and Simeon in Hebrew). Weak evidence some use to say not written by Peter: Lots of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas sermon, based on Hebrews 1:1-3

God Has Spoken Heb. 1:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: I’ll never forget the episode of “Home Improvement” in which one the Taylor children had a part with three others in the Christmas pageant at church holding up cardboard letters that were supposed to spell “NOEL.” They got backwards and spelled “LEON.” Al ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Missing Person Report

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 27:1-28:2

The Missing Person 1 Sam. 27:-28:2 A woman went to the police station with her next-door neighbor to report that her husband was missing. The policeman asked for a description. She said, "He’s forty-five years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blonde hair, an athletic build, is soft spoken, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A True Church Of God Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.4-9.

The Marks of a True Church of God Text: 1 Cor 1.4-9. Introduction: 1. Read text. 2. This passage represents Paul’s expression of thanks that the church at Corinth was a true church of God. He can tell this from the evidence he sees in their lives. 3. Paul is saying to them… “I am thankful that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.

Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Courage

Contributed by S S on Aug 3, 2009

Sermon on Joshua 1:1-9 - Faith and Courage.

Joshua 1:1-9 Faith and Courage Introduction - facing transitions - fear and discouragement 1.v.1-4 God’s purposes for Joshua - Cross to the land (God giving them) - every place given - endless territory (1 Cor 2:9) 2.v.5 God’s promises to Joshua - no man able to stand (Isa 54:17) - never fail or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: *other