Sermons on 1 Peter 4:1-1:7:

Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Thessalonians 1-3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 15, 2021

Paul was going from Corinth to Thessalonica at roughly 51 AD.

2 THESSALONIANS 1 (NASB 1995) (references from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Thanksgiving for Faith and Perseverance, encouragement and suffering; praise, promise and prayer; believer’s assurance 1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Commandments, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” It's time to answer the question - What is meant by 'My commandments.'

Our passage today is from John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” There is a popular song, with the lyrics, “Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.” Verse 21 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, John 13:34, Acts 15:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021

Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

Humanity defines identity in what we do and as a result we define ourselves by how others affirm us or reject us.

God defines His identity by who He is. Who He is defines what He does. God is love. Perfect love of equal love. He is good and perfect in every way. He is holy and just, right and true. It is important we understand that God does everything out of love. His heart's desire is that no one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:9-10

Acts Of The Apostles (1 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Today we want to start a series of sermons on the book of Acts.

The church that wants to please the Lord needs to look frequently into the pages of this marvelous, exciting book! The Lord promised that the “Gates of hell” should not prevail against His church, and the Book of Acts reveals that to be true. Illus: J. B. Phillips says this about those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

The title of this sermon is, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE?” You are probably wondering what direction I plan to take in a sermon with such a title.

I want to show you by asking a question, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOU TO LOVE GOD AND SERVE HIM AS YOU SHOULD?” Illus: When I think of this question, I think of the atheist school teacher who was thinking, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CONVERT THIS CLASS OF YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS OVER TO ATHEISM?” She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey(1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Desiring to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was.

When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Church meeting this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven." The boy said to Dr. Graham, I do not think I'll be there. If you do not know the way to the post office, how are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God 1 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Paul wanted to talk to these Ephesian Christians about two very important things:

(1) BE STRONG IN THE LORD You see, we have many weak Christians today. This explains why so many Christians are being beaten up by Satan. There is a great need in all churches for Christians to grow strong in the Lord. It is one of the greatest needs in most churches. BUT HOW DO WE BECOME ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 1 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In our scripture reading, we see the death of Moses has taken place

Moses goes down in the pages of history as one of the greatest men who ever walked on this earth. Once the death of this great man of God took place, many probably felt like everything was coming to an end. But I am convinced that one of the reasons that God removes great men from the earth, such ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

They Limited God (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel

He is saying that God wanted to do so much more for Israel, but the choices in life they made limited the Lord from doing more for them. Illus: A wealthy father, who had one son, loved that son very much. The father had influence and wealth and he could help his son in many ways. But one day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist