Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 6:16-18:

Elders (Titus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2024

Who should be leaders of local churches? Let's examine this in Titus 1.

Did Paul describe himself as a slave of God? Was the church’s faith based on the hope of eternal life? Are the qualifications for elders in Titus similar to those in 1 Timothy 3? Do our works speak well of us? What is sound doctrine? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Freedom 1 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

Cost of any freedom has never been cheap. For our freedom, Christ died and shed His blood as a ransom for our sins. If the cost was not paid by His blood, we would only be redeemed temporarily and would continue to live as slaves like the folks of the OT.

Opening illustration: With the dismantling of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the subsequent lifting of the iron curtain, Eastern Europeans jubilantly celebrated the freedom they had long been denied. However, some of the first “freedoms” to be exercised in these formerly communist countries were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Satan (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

Satan is not a human being but a spiritual entity created by God. He was perfect and a shining light before pride overtook him. Who is Satan?

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation (Genesis 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2024

Which creation theory is likely the most correct? Let's discuss this in Genesis 1.

Is it possible for an infinite God to create everything that exists within the space of a week? Is the creation account literal history, allegory, a polemic, mythical history, majestic prose or something else? In the Beginning Who made everything that is in the material universe? In the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life With A Difference # 1 Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

Like a ‘cruise to nowhere,’ drifting aimlessly, finding diversions in food, fun, and sleep

Series - Maximum Impact, Life with a difference # 1 Ever hear of a ‘Cruise to Nowhere’? On Friday night people board luxury cruise ships for a 2 to 3 day sail on the seas that literally goes nowhere! The ship leaves port on Friday night, out to sea, sails in large circles, and returns to port ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assurance(2023)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2023

1 of 2. Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith, because his faith was based on fact. Likewise, readers of Luke’s gospel can be certain of their faith. But What historical assurances are offered/gained thru Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Assurance offers us Historical...

ASSURANCE-I—Luke 1:1-4 ATTENTION: A couple was asked to dinner by a new friend. When they sat down at the table, they noticed that the dishes appeared to be dirty. It was so obvious that they even asked the hostess, “Were these dishes washed?”, as they rubbed my fingers over the surface of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-2, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

How God uses weakness for victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11, Judges 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Luke Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 18, 2026

NASB

1: 26 Now in the sixth month the angel (MESSENGER) Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin [r]betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the [s]descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was [t]Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Hebrews Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 10, 2025

footnotes by biblegateway.com

God’s Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [a]in these last days has spoken to us [b]in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. 3 [d]And He is the radiance of His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Romans Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 18, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gospel Exalted 1 Paul, THE AUTHOR a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, [a]called as an apostle, (SENT ONE VS. DISCIPLE (FOLLOWER) set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, THIS IS ABOUT FULFILLED PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Introduction: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

How God uses weakness for victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Joshua told how God used strength for victory and conquest. The book of Judges tells us how God uses weakness for victory. 2. Only two generations from heresy. “So the people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11, Judges 2:14-19, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The 8 miracles in John.

A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

John Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 12, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com Matthew, Mark and Luke are the synoptic (similar) gospels. John is written differently.

The Deity of Jesus Christ 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ADD "A GOD" HERE. 2 [a]He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Bloodwork (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Last Sunday, Ashley said something that I’ve thought about off and on this past week. She said “the altar is always open, to come forward and worship God. You don’t have to wait for the altar call or invitation.”

Did you learn something new in God's word this past week, or did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did. I know I did. Today’s message came to me over a year ago while reading about woman with the issue of blood. BODY It’s found in three of the four gospels. We are going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

3 Against 1

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 8, 2025

A different view of the Parable of the Sower. There are three ways of evil and one to righteousness. The path is narrow therefore becoming like Jesus is imperative

Three Against One Luke 8:4-15 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 4 Now when a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: 5 “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist