Sermons on Accept One Another:

Losing God In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2021

We Christians must not allow ourselves to begin to worship our worship. We must always ensure that we worship the Risen Saviour, the True and Living God.

“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Received At Jerusalem And Teaches Nicodemus About Second Birth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2017

Jesus did not need for anyone to tell Him what men were like, because He knew men. Who could know you better than the one who created you? Jesus would not accept this crowd, because their faith was false, but this man Nicodemus was different. Jesus....

Judea RECEIVED AT JERUSALEM John 2:23-25 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, on the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. (John 2:23) No one ever challenged the miracles. Thousands were healed of disease and demon-possession. The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Without the resurrection of Jesus, Christianity would be nothing more than another dead man’s religion.

The Impact of the Resurrection (4/8/07) I. The Resurrection Validates the Claims of Jesus(John 11:25) II. The Resurrection Guarantees the Promises of Jesus(John 11:23-26) III. The Resurrection Verifies the Work of Jesus IV. The Resurrection Calls for a Response to Jesus (John 11:25-27) Intro: On ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Talking To Me Too? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 26, 2007

The perspective of Joseph is changed from a shocking surprise to a willingness to accept the cultural pressures associated with seeming to break the rules.

Are you talking to me too? Week 2 – Joseph’s perspective - Last week we started off the advent season talking about perspective. I encouraged you to break away from the perspective that comes from the world. The views we pickup from the culture, like when we hear elevator music where we tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Congregational

Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism Of The One Who Didn't Need It Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of the One who didn't need it

Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Jesus Sermon notes Baptism. Today we are going to talk about baptism. Actually, we started talking about baptism last week when we looked at Matt 3:1-12. Yes I know I talked about repentance last week and showing fruit of that repentance. But remember it was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 27, 2011

The devil has a plan for your life But God has a far greater plan and we need to accept it.

Plans are important, aren’t they? Look at this building. Some of you here today can remember back when the planning process began for this building. Even though I was not here, I am sure that the plan was to build a church in which people could come to and worship Jesus Christ. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Other

Honorable Duty Within The Church

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020

As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones, Dead Dreams

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

How to deal with failure in your life, when you know it’s a failure you should not accept.

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh January, 2001 Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Ezekiel, in our Old Testament lesson, stands on the battlefield. The battle is over, and his side lost. The battle has been over long enough for the smoke to have cleared and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love And Unity In The Community

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 2, 2015

The first century Christians at Rome struggled with unity in their Christian community, the church of today does too. If are to accomplish the mission of Christ, Christians must work together in unity as one mind, one heart.

Love and Unity in the Community Romans 14:1-15:13 INTRO: A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, “Stop! Don’t jump!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nobody's Perfect"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2004

We’re in big trouble if perfection is how we make it to Heaven, but God has another Way.

“Nobody’s Perfect” Heb 10:11-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci achieved perfection at the age of 14, at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic games. She started training at the age of six with famed coach Bela Karolyi, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-17

Denomination: Congregational

I Would Rather See A Sermon Than To Hear One Any Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 20, 2013

"I would rather see a sermon than to hear one any day: I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. Beloved, You may be the only Sermon that your neighbor ever Sees!

Today's Gospel text can be difficult to understand. The disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith, and He responds: BIBLE " If you had faith the size of mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, be uprooted and planted into the sea." END Then Jesus speaks about a servant doing his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

True Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007

Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"It Only Takes A Spark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2010

We are empowered to continue the ministry of Christ—which is our calling! And all it takes is trusting God to be God. We need not be Superman or Wonderwoman. All we need is God and one another. All we need to do is, “Just do it!”

Luke 17:5-6 Acts 2:42-47 “It only Takes a Spark” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think, oftentimes, many of us are intimidated by our faith. Now what in the world do I mean by that? Well, for one thing, the mission of the Church is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Tormented In This Flame

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Aug 7, 2002

Some of us know what it is like to be tormented by devils But eternal punishment of torment is another issue-Amen

Tormented in this flame (Start talking about HELL) Some of us know what it is like to be tormented by devils But eternal punishment of torment is another issue-Amen 1. The Word of God is truth. a . The same Bible that teaches mercy, grace, forgiveness and heaven also teaches wrath, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"pulling Weeds Of Bitterness From The Garden Of One's Life"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 25, 2022

This is a topically focused sermon.

Title: “Pulling Weeds of Bitterness in the Garden of Life” Script: Heb. 12:14-15 Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Intro: Most of you who have know me for any time know that I love to garden. Late in the winter I dig out my 50 year old Reader’s Digest book on Gardening. I begin to think about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible