Sermons on Abide In Him:

If Necessary, Use Words

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009

Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Insider Threat

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024

Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Where To Go

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 27, 2007

Sometimes we see Christ as a street beggar, if we throw him some change, we expect him to rejoice. But Christ is not begging, he is giving a choice. Take me or leave me, it is up to you.

NO WHERE TO GO TEXT: JOHN 6:60-71 THEME: REALIZING THE NEED FOR JESUS. Sipping on Tim Horton’s coffee in New Minas, Stacey and I were having a spiritual conversion. I was a recent convert, having arrived back from Texas, freshly minted as a new Christian. Stacey a friend for years was a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Test Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

How do you operate as a Christian, law filled or grace filled? Take the test!

The grace test message for May 6 2001 THE GRACE TEST All of us as believers operate in one or two ways when we encounter the circumstances of life. We will either respond from a grace filled heart or a law filled heart. In short you and I are either a grace filled or law filled Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Identifying Mark Of A True Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 20, 2009

We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.

THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living Letter

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008

we are looking at what Paul says about us being the living testament of him and God.

Living letter 2 Cor. 3:1-6 Read covenant! A mother was preparing pancakes for her son Kevin 5 and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. If Jesus were sitting here, He would say let my brother have the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

With An Expected End In Mind

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

That’s where you’ll find your peace – when you know Him and believe Him, when you know that despite desperate or discouraging circumstances, the end of the story is coming and it’s perfect.

It was a low point for Abraham, perhaps the lowest. The ‘father of faith’ was despairing. You see, he had heard the voice of the Lord while living in Ur –a place where the moon god (now known as Allah) was worshipped. But, the true and living God had spoken to him, telling him to ‘forsake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Have Confidence Before God Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 5, 2007

God’s precious promises will not fall on us automatically. We have to know the will of God before we can even ask for them. We have to ask in line with His will. God’s Word is God’s will...

-- New Revised Standard Hebrews 10:35 Do not, therefore, abandon that confidence of yours; it brings a great reward. In the 1st lesson we talked about what confidence was, and the commands that God gave us in His Word in order to walk in confidence before Him. Confidence is another way of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seventh Day

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it.

Genesis 2:1 – 3 I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it. Exodus 31:12 – 17 God said that they must keep His Sabbath because it is a sign. Then the Bible says that God was refreshed. Refreshed = ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Fame Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: Our fame is found in Jesus who lifts us up with him; restoring us and the world to the Father.

FAME Subject: Our Life in Jesus Text: John 17:1-5 Time: Sunday night June 18, 2000 Question: Where do we find our fame? Introduction: Where do you go to get fame? - Hollywood California / New York City - ride a barrel over the Falls - “everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame” - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Infinitely Loving God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Thirteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's love.

Knowing God Series #13 “Our Infinitely Loving God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life After Death: Law, Eternity, And The Changed Mind

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

There are two pieces, at least two parts of the human experience that every human will partake of: being born, and dying. That's right. The death rate for humans is 100%. I don't think people like to be reminded of that. It's a shocking thing to consider in fact.

There are two pieces, at least two parts of the human experience that every human will partake of: being born, and dying. That's right. The death rate for humans is 100%. I don't think people like to be reminded of that. It's a shocking thing to consider in fact. We all like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Exodus 20:2-17, Romans 3:20, James 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living In The Light Lane Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021

John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational