Sermons on Abba Father Scripture:

Conflicts, Confessions, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 2 (Matthew 16:13-28)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 29, 2025

This is the chapter where Peter proclaims that Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and Son of God. This confession of faith is the catalyst that gave birth to the church, with Jesus being the Chief Cornerstone (1Peter 2:6-8).

Jesus and His disciples entered the region of Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. This was the territory where Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, ruled as Tetrarch. It was here that the Lord asked the disciples, “Who do men say that I the Son of Man, am?” He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, 1 Peter 2:6, Psalm 42:2, Psalm 84:2, Daniel 6:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sanctity Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Sep 30, 2009

This message is a walk thorough scripture examining the reality of life in the womb.

Thinking Biblically about: The Sanctity of Life A Walk Through Scripture This morning we are starting a new series called “Putting the pieces together.” As people who claim to be followers of Jesus, are we really allowing the Bible to form our beliefs and direct actions? Do we think Biblically? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward restoration to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part I) Psalm 51:14-17 Some weeks back there was a post on Facebook about a young man who was lost and could not find his way back home. Tricia El-Sharkaway posted a picture with this description: "My children and I have known (this young man) for several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Identity Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 26, 2009

This confrontation between the Jews and Jesus reveals a lot about who we are and who Jesus is.

A CRISIS OF IDENTITY Who is Jesus to us? I am reminded of the question Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” The answer is not as simple as it sounds. We have a variety of responses to that question, some of them bang-on and others that sound good but are kind of fabricated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Mennonite

Covenants & Dispensations

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2011

Study of Covenants and Dispensations in Scriptures. A way to understand the Bible as a whole.

Title: Covenants and Dispensations Theme: To show the importance of looking into the Bible as a whole Text: Eph 3:2 Ephesians 3:2-AV If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: Covenant-Contract, sovereign commitments-If The, God has made contracts with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Need To Be Baptized?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 30, 2017

It's important to understand what the Scriptures say about baptism

BACK TO BASICS #3 “Why Do We Need to Be Baptized?” Adapted from a message by Stephen Sheane Acts 2:38-39 January 29th, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing our “Back to Basics “series by looking at the subject of baptism. While I am not aware of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

A look through Scriptures at the Lamb, and how Jesus fulfills that role.

The Lamb Of God John 1: 29-35 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The entire Bible is an interesting book. A.) It is written over a span of 1,600 years by 40 different authors, yet maintains a consistent line of thought with a focus on Jesus and his mission to bring the world back to God. B.) One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big Task With Great Rewards

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003

This is a message to encourage all fathers to take their parenting role seriously.

A big task with great rewards (Proverbs 20:7) I have often heard the phrase, “Anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a man to be a father.” Although this phrase is not necessarily true in all instances, it does have some validity. We are aware that there are instances wherein because of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Methodist

Grace Without Truth Is Not Love

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 19, 2019

The best expression of love is Grace and Truth.

What do Alex, Erin, and Tim need to know? INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Simple yet profound (Reword)… We chose to do an in depth on John's gospel because although it's often time the first suggested book to read to brand new Christians because of its simplicity, it also is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once Saved Always Saved Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 5, 2016

The sixth message on salvation shows that salvation is forever and cannot be lost.. It defines eternal security, gives the foundation scriptures and answers both scriptural and heartfelt arguments against it.

SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Messages 6 (Two Parts) ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED (ETERNAL SECURITY “My sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Love Forgives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2013

This sermon explores what Scripture says about love and forgiveness.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a few cartoons to get us thinking about forgiveness and how difficult and confusing a subject it can be. 1. The first cartoon shows a wife saying to her husband, “Forgive you?...Sure I’ll forgive you…the moment I see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

This is part two on the commandment to: Honor Your Father and Mother.

The Fifth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother. Last week we did a survey of scriptures in the Old and New Testaments where we saw how serious this commandment is. Immediately after the first four commandments pointing us to God and how to properly honor God and treat His name and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Infinite Character

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all these good characters exist because GOD revealed it to us thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 9:17 (New Living Translat

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all these good characters exist because GOD revealed it to us thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 9:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) They refused to obey and did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:17

Denomination: Pentecostal