Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

Following Christ Solo Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 12, 2008

Encouraging singles, widows, and Christ followers without believing spouses to successfully face the difficult task of following Christ solo.

We’re in the series "No Perfect Families Allowed" and we’re gleaning valuable real to life, hope-inspiring principles for family encouragement from the recorded biographies of Bible families. Last week we established our theme verse for this series.. Romans 5:20b (Amplified Bible) Where sin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah (1) The Story Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 23, 2019

This is an introductory message covering the life of Elijah from his sudden appearance to his strange departure to heaven without dying

“Elijah (1) The Story of Elijah” (1 Kings 16:28-22:51) Bob Marcaurelle, Meadowbrook Baptist Church See: (homeorchurch biblestudy.com) One Old Testament historian has well said that the history of the divided Kingdoms is the study of the struggle between the men of God and the gods of men. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Tried Saint

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.

A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Instructions To All Disciples

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus didn't leave us a command and a commission without the means, methods, motivation, and power to accomplish it.

Intro Young William Wilberforce was discouraged one night in the early 1790s after another defeat in his 10 year battle against the slave trade in England. Tired and frustrated, he opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the floor. It was ...read more

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19

Believing What We Haven’t Seen Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the Apostle known as "Doubting Thomas" and the role of faith without seeing in the life of a believer today.

A little trivia question for you old rockers out there. How many of you recognize the name Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper was a rocker from the 70s and part of the band that goes by the same name, Alice Cooper. It is hard to believe that Alice Cooper is 64 years old. I actually have a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:18, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022

Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Leadership Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

As the culture of power and death sees it today, leaders have to be tyrants without hearts or they can’t get anything done.

2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle C “Lead, or follow, or get out of the way.” This bulldozer philosophy of leadership sat prominently on the desk of sports-and-media maven Ted Turner. Almost a century earlier, another notorious anti-Catholic, Havelock Ellis, wrote a sneering thought about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 1:4-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Resurrection Sunday: The Power That Raised Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. Without it, the gospel loses its power and hope vanishes.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY: THE POWER THAT RAISED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, Philippians 3:10, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:17-22, Colossians 2:12-15 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will Jesus Come To The Passover?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2021

Jesus kept the Law perfectly. Of course He would come to Jerusalem for the Passover. Passover requires a Lamb without blemish.

Will Jesus Come to the Passover? An Exposition of John 11:55-58 The Sanhedrin had just met and had condemned Jesus to death. The trial a few weeks later was for show. They had already decided that Jesus must die. John tells us that it would be according to the prophecy of Caiaphas the High Priest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

We can live without many things, but hope isn’t one of them. The Resurrection of Jesus restored hope!

Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction: • There are many things that we can live without, but hope isn’t one of them. o Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. o Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are We Told To Wait For God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023

Waiting for something to happen is hard to do. But there is a purpose for waiting. Can Christians learn to wait without having a negative attitude?

Have you actually taken the time to notice how many fast-paced things are in our society now? You can stroll through any grocery store or convenient store and see all the ‘instant’ items that are for sale. There is instant coffee, instant tea, soup, grits, oatmeal, potatoes, milk, instant internet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith + Obedience Moves God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2023

This message is about how our obedience to God impacts (grows) our faith without which it is impossible to please God.

Faith + Obedience Moves God Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 I started out in life as a child. I started off as a small baby and grew into what I am today. I came into this world with some things already within me, things that may have given my parents many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Topics: Sin

Unhindered Gospel Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The main idea is that the gospel is for everyone, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it without hindrance to all nations, tribes, and tongues.

Today, we're gonna talk about the gospel. That's the good news about Jesus and how He came to save us all. But here's the cool part - this gospel is for everyone, no matter who you are or where you're from. It's like a light that shines in the darkness, and we get to share it with others. So let's ...read more

Topics: Evangelism, Spiritual Freedom, Gospel Message, Unhindered Faith