Sermons on 20 80 Rule:

Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007

The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Other

16. The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025

We look into the church at Thyatira in more detail to see how wicked it really was. That church parallels the Parable of the Leaven. It also represents the period of Church History with the development of the Roman Catholic Church that grew out of the Pergamum church.

16. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 3 NOW WHERE IS THIS PARABLE LEADING US? We have seen in the first three parables of the kingdom that each parable associates itself with one of the churches of Asia Minor to whom John wrote, and also, that each parable associates with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-19, Matthew 13:33, Revelation 2:20-22, Revelation 2:23, Revelation 20:13, Romans 2:5-6, Revelation 2:24, Revelation 2:25, Genesis 12:2-3, Revelation 2:26-29, Revelation 20:2-3, Hebrews 10:12-14, Jeremiah 44:17-25, Jeremiah 7:18, Matthew 23:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer A Deceiver

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015

To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Orderly Family Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 6, 2009

The purpose of this message is to expound upon the God given order of the family and encourage us to live accordingly.

THE ORDERLY FAMILY COLOSSIANS 3:17-21 & 23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever seen the Jerry Lewis movie "The Disorderly Orderly" 1. It’s a great comedy 2. Jerry just did not seem to be able to get things right - he was not very ordered. 3. It made for a good comedy in the movies, yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tribute To Caesar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2018

The Pharisees were a religious and political party in New Testament times. They were known for insisting that the law of God be observed, as the scribes interpreted it, and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity.

May 14, 2007 -Tuesday- Jerusalem Tribute to Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 (focal passage); Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 2: Analysis Of A Courtroom Fiasco Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008

Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and condemned to suffer a punishment normally reserved for the Roman empire’s worst criminals.

Analysis of a Courtroom Fiasco Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking And Receiving The Truth In Love.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 14, 2006

Paul appeals to his dear children,in love. This sermon asks (amongst other things) about how we give and receive rebuke.

Thinking back about 20 years I had a friend who was a slave to alcohol. It controlled his life. After a heavy night of drinking he would wake up the next day and need a drink. However, after he made a profession of faith in Jesus his life began to change before my eyes. He never stopped alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Person That Ever Lived

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 18, 2026

That is a powerful statement and deserves an in-depth study.

Jesus declared John the Baptist to be the greatest “among those born of women” (Matthew 11:11a) (Heretofore referred to as John). That is a powerful statement and deserves an in-depth study. This message is about his lineage and life, and what we can learn from him. He is a pivotal figure in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11, Luke 1:80, Acts 19:2-4, Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 61:1, Mark 6:17-18, Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 22:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unlikely Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Contending Against Apostasy

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006

To show that we must not allow apostasy to thrive in the church, but rather combat it in the power of God.

-Scripture has quite a bit of sport allusion to it -The next two Sunday nights we will be taking a look at the book of Jude -It is one of the shortest books of the Bible (only 1 chapter) -But it packs a great deal of truth in a limited number of verses -It is in our passage tonight that we see a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anointed For An Everlasting Throne.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2021

David as a type of our Lord. Jesus as the seed of David.

ANOINTED FOR AN EVERLASTING THRONE. Psalm 89:20-37. (I) The LORD's Anointed. Psalm 89:20-26. Psalm 89:20. “David my servant” becomes the LORD’s anointed. David is a type of our Lord. Jesus is also “anointed” (as the title ‘Christ’ indicates), and Jesus is the Servant of the LORD par ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020

We’re not going to rehearse all of the familiar details of Adam and Eve’s family flaws. What we’re going to look at is HOW GOD RESPONDED to their flaws. Because it is observing how God responded that gives us hope.

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me ask you a question and be honest with yourself. Is your family perfect or flawed? If you are honest with me today, you will agree that your family has quite a few flaws. And so do you for that matter! The fact is that we are all flawed, but we’re not flawed beyond hope! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2008

Why be a missionary - because Jesus commanded us to go. This message is to encourage people to become a missionary and get out of their comfort zones.

The Great Commission “True Missionary Work” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. WHAT IS A MISSIONARY? – According to the dictionary a missionary is a member of a religion who works to convert those who do not share the missionary’s faith. The word “mission” is derived from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Where Is This Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one! 

Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Israel Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

An account of how demonic angel-princes came to control the nations of the earth. The story of Yahweh's formation of Israel, its rebellious decline into idol worship, its separation from God and it's ultimate restoration.

Spiritual warfare Israel under attack In our previous messages, we discussed the origins of Satan, the fallen Lucifer, and the war he's been waging on God and on the human race ever since he was summarily ejected from Heaven as a result of his hubris and vaulting ambition. We saw that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren