Sermons on 12 Apostles:

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

I Yam What I Yam!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014

A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Foursquare

An Unlikely Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

A study message on the calling of Matthew

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Ascetic Living

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you ascetic? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't live our lives here on earth ascetically, but we live like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:3 (Amplified Bible) Who forbid people to marry and [teach them] to abstain from [certain kinds of] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Preaching On The Purse Part Two: Commandments For The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 29, 2013

The Apostle Paul gives commandments to the rich on the handling of money.

PAUL’S PREACHING ON THE PURSE (PART TWO:) COMMANDMENTS FOR THE WEALTHY 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 Audio Link to listen to this sermon: http://chirb.it/aKzkh6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we come to the end of 1 Timothy, we will pick up a theme we had started two weeks ago concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Christ On Patmos Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

A message on the appearance of Jesus on Patmos to the Apostle John. He showed John and His suffering people that he was not only with them but just as He had conquered all that Rome threw at Him, so would He lead them to conquer in the end.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 1 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 11 Bob Marcaurelle Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Entangled And Overcome

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 16, 2010

Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from Christ and the consequences. Peter knew first hand the process which leads to denial and has much to teach us.

Entangled and Overcome 07/05/09 AM Text: 2 Peter 2:20-21 Introduction Peter writes of the possibility of turning away from the truth of Christ and the consequences. Peter had first hand knowledge of the process which can lead to denial; he experienced them the night of Christ’s betrayal. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Spot A Fake Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

Christianity has become a surface religious distraction from the hardships and realities of life and is no longer a relevant belief system connecting us to our Creator and Savior. In the western world the fakes are much more visible than those who stil

I think we may finally be living in a day when the ‘Christianity’ that exists in the cultural marketplace is now more fake than real. What began with liberal departures from the essentials of our faith has now moved to a wide spread illiteracy of the very truths of Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-30

Time For A Career Change Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 9 – 13

Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Time For A Career Change As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When People Turn Away

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2020

People whom you think would come with you would not show up one day! Caveat! We got to have our hearts strengthened and you need to have the fortitude to move on without ‘such people’ .......

When people turn away – part 1 2 Timothy 1:15” You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. 2 Timothy 1: 16 - The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains; 17 but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let It Go Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 14, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 22 -34

Luke 12: 22 -34 Let it Go 22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gospel Is For The Whole World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2007

The apostle Paul teaches us that the gospel is for the whole world.

Scripture In the opening greeting (1:1-6) of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul gives us a succinct six-point summary of the gospel. These six points are as follows: 1. The origin of the gospel is God (1:1c), 2. The attestation of the gospel is Scripture (1:2), 3. The substance of the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15, Romans 1:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Priorities Determine The Route Our Live Take

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 7, 2014

Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our priorities are because he in us is the one who is really in control. Read on to see how he does this!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Episcopal

He Came To Call Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Matth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info) ew's converstion.

Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren