Sermons on A Different Future:

A Few Good (Godly) Men

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2012

This Father’s day message called the men to recognize the difference between good and godly men - and the NEED for Godly men.

A FEW GOOD GODLY MEN Ezekiel 22:30 The United States Marine Corp clearly states that they want “a few good men.” Honestly only the best of the best make it through their training. We have heard a song written by beloved writer, Bill Gaither, stating that God needs a few good men and this was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

What If There Were No Ressurection?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Family Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 5, 2009

This message explores the similarities and differences between the two families/races of mankind; those who are in Adam, and those who are in Christ.

Outline for CBF October 4, 2009 Intro. Tell story of when I received a “gift” of used tea bags. Use this to explain the difficulty of comparing the two things which Paul compares in this text. I. Similarities between the “offense” of Adam and the “gift” (of Christ) A. Both have been brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grappling With Guilt

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 11, 2017

A sermon dealing with guilt, what it is, the two different types of guilt and how we heal from guilt and shame.

Spiritual First Aid “Grappling with Guilt” Have you ever felt guilt? Have you ever been sitting or driving somewhere when all of a sudden you remember something you did or said that you shouldn’t have? Or maybe it was something you thought about that would bring shame if anyone ever knew? And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Wrote A Check For Your Life, But It Bounced

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 23, 2018

There is a difference however, between a THIEF and a ROBBER. This text for examination identifies the actions of a thief whereas MALACHI identifies the actions of a robber.

TITLE: THE DEVIL WROTE A CHECK FOR YOUR LIFE, BUT IT BOUNCED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 10:10 I realize this is a very familiar text, it is a well-known verse to millions of believers around the world, but today I want to see if I can provide us with some fresh insight into this powerful scripture. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Cross About The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 28, 2017

In this message I am inspired to bring before my readership the different dimensions of the significance of the Cross in a Christian’s life...

DO NOT BE CROSS ABOUT THE CROSS!!! Its quiz time folks!!! Tell me what “furniture” housed in the Solomon’s temple of the Mosaic Law dispensation symbolized the Covenantal relationship between the Almighty and the Jews? Pat yourself on the back, if ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, Luke 9:23

Denomination: *other

Just A Little While

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 1, 2017

Can you measure a "little while"? Your idea of that time frame may be different than what God considers.

A Little While John 16:16-19 ¶ A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Hate You Without A Cause

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 19, 2018

Jesus as hated without cause by the world and you will not be treated differently. You will be hated without a cause by this world in the same manner

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THEY HATE YOU WITHOUT A CAUSE John 15:22-27King James Version (KJV) 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Stand Against The Bullies!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2016

All bullies have their day, but we must react differently than the bullies though we stand up to them.

John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Matthew 5:11 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist told people to make preparations to meet Jesus that were very different from our preparations for Christmas.

I hope we are all making some progress towards being ready for Christmas. We know the drill, decorations, shopping, Christmas cards, wrapping presents, cooking, and so on. Today we meet John the Baptist, who gives us a very different list of things we need to do to be ready to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Children Will Be Children Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! When childish behavior dominates adults the results are disastrous.

CHILDREN WILL BE CHILDREN 1 CORINTHIANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION: Children are beautiful people (sometimes). Remember when Jesus sat a little child in the midst of a bunch of disciples clamoring for honor? He was teaching a lesson. There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Super: Naturally! A Heart To Pray, Eyes To See And Hands To Heal

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #3: A HEART TO PRAY, EYES TO SEE AND HANDS TO HEAL THE BIG IDEA: If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal. KEY TEXT: Acts 3:1-10 1. A PEOPLE WITH A HEART TO PRAY: “Now Peter and John went up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Remember Cousin John

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational