Sermons on Access To The Father:

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro- Class #4 - Benefits Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How Studying the Bible can Improve Your Life

“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ungodliness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2022

How do we come out from under ungodliness and change our minds and make God a normal relevant part of our lives?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID UNGODLINESS 2 Samuel 2-3 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Eugene Peterson, ‘Leap Over a Wall’ pages 123-124 “They are wearing me out, these sons of Zeruiah. I know that I’m God’s anointed, I know that I’ve been [reserved against formidable odds – Goliath and Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Samuel 3:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Recover From Failure

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Sep 25, 2022

Peter, in Luke chapter 22, fails the Lord miserably.

In the life of the child of God, failure need never be final. You should never really be defeated by failure. The truth is, you can be the victor over life’s failure rather than its victims. Because as a believer in Jesus Christ, victory is your spiritual birth-right. Now we live in a day that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Followers- The Kissers And The Cleavers (From The The Book Of Ruth)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2022

Today I want to preach about a wonderful love story in the book of Ruth.

The Book of Ruth is probably the most wonderful love story ever written. Illus: Benjamin Franklin—as you know, he was one of the fathers of our great nation. He was also the ambassador to France. And, when in France, he was a member of a literary society, and they were giving different readings ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Epaparas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant."

Epaphras (a fellow prisoner of Paul, fellow worker) Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant," "faithful minister," ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Function In A World Gone Mad Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2022

To function in a world gone mad, remember that God sent a world-wide flood, resist the urge to submit to the world's demands, and submit to God alone, your sovereign savior.

Once upon a time, there was a family of mice who lived all of their lives in a large piano. Often, the music of the instrument filled the dark spaces of their world with beautiful melodies, countermelodies and harmonies. At first, the mice were very impressed. They drew comfort from the thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6-24, Psalm 29:10, 2 Peter 3:5-7, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Armageddon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 11, 2022

The ancient city of Megiddo is located 30Km southeast of Haifa and is located at a strategic entrance through the eastern Carmel/Manasseh hills, where an ancient trade road (Via Maris). On this site, a vital City once flourished

tom lowe 1/11/2022 Armageddon Who, what, where, when, why. I will attempt to clear away Armageddon's mystery by answering these five questions. WHO? Revelation 16 describes the end of the age and the last battle being fought at Armageddon between the forces of good and evil; for they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2022

In Part 9 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about adultery and divorce.

Living In The Kingdom Part 9 Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32; 19:3-8; Exodus 20:14; Malachi 2:15-16 I want to thank Pastor Fulks for ministering in my absence on last Sunday. If you did not get a chance to attend, please go to our Facebook page and view her message from last week. Her title was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:3-8, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Security Of Community Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022

Wise living according to Solomon is not isolation, but rather connections and family and friends and fellowship… all of which we might summarize with the word: community.

WISE LIVING: THE SECURITY OF COMMUNITY Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 4:1-16 [Jennifer Holmes] STORY 1 Beaker looked out over the lip of the nest and decided it was a long way down to the ground. Why did nests have to be built so high up? He got dizzy looking from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Gave People To The Church, As Gifts To Fix/Equip Them (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What is the relationship between leaders and laity? Their job, and our job.

Over the years, I've read my fair share of commentaries and academic journal articles on the Bible. I have never, ever, read more passionate-- and even angry-- scholars on any other subject, than I have on today's verses. At first, I was surprised by this-- amused, really, if I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

‘grace On Trial’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2022

‘Grace on trial’ - Acts chapter 15 verses 1-41 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Problem (vs 1&5) (2). The Solution (vs 6-18) (3). The outcome (vs 19-35) (4). The spoiler (vs 36-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The story is told about a preacher who got up into the pulpit, • He smiled and then apologized for the plaster (Band-Aid) on his face. • He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Brethren

My Struggles Are All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022

Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Psalm 50:15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019

While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Jeremiah 23:29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Justice Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019

Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Rich People Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2019

In the passage we will read, addressed to “you rich people,” James frames wealth in its proper place in our Christian life.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES "You Rich People" JAMES 5:1-8 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION…elitedaily.com/life/make-rich-other-money/991468 I was doing some reading and came across an interesting article about wealth and feeling rich. The author’s name is Paul Hudson. I couldn’t nail ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Lamentations 3:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ