Sermons on Acquaintance:

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Higher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2024

The Bible forms the foundation of our faith, and if that foundation isn't sound, your faith could crumble. But why would that be true, and what happens if we don't accept that idea?

ILLUS: A famous Christian writer told of doing a lectureship at Ohio State University. As he was being driven to the lecture, he passed the new Wexner Art Center and the driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2024

Paul is now on trial before Felix, the Roman governor, in Casearea. He was accused of several things, made his defense, and even shared the Gospel with Felix and his Jewish wife, Drusilla. It didn't end well for Paul, though.

Introduction: This chapter records the trial of Paul before Felix, the Roman governor; Paul's defense; and a summary of the events taking place after all of this. Most of the text is like a transcript of who said what. The chapter may also give a glimpse of courtroom or trial procedures of that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brotherly Affection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' final moments, emphasizing the importance of spiritual kinship and the role of the church as a family of faith.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith we walk together. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a family united by the love of our Heavenly Father, bound by the promise of His grace, and guided by ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Topics: Cry, Cross

Double For Your Trouble

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

God will bless us in our troubles

House Of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road St. Louis Mo. 63136 Pastor James A. Thomas Double for your Trouble Job 42:10 (KJV) 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:11-12 (KJV) 11 Then came there ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

To Sustain The Worship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 6 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 6 THE CHURCH COVENANT “To sustain the worship of the church” Date: July 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalms 139:1-24 Introduction I heard this statistics several weeks ago that frightened me. Of those surveyed who said they are born again Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

A message to believers that God can use you to proclaim His message no matter who the audience may be.

Can You Hear Me Now? Acts 24:1-27 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: "We have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Of Church Growth

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

What is necessary for church growth? This message examines three things that promote church growth.

BEATITUDES OF CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 16:13-18 INTRO: "I want to grow," "I want my church to grow," are statements which reflect the desire of most Christians. Growth is not only our personal wish but the purpose of God for every person born into his kingdom. If we are really serious about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need Your Approval

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 5, 2005

This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26.

John 3:27 -“A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.” This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26 when He desired to make man. “Let us make man” (let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 10, 2012

Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

To Know

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 24, 2009

You must first fully know the love of God before you can show it to others.

Ephesians 3: 14 – 21 / To Know Intro: A chicken crossed the road and saw a KFC. He turned to his friend and said, “I know why we are here and it’s not good!” / At one time or another, everyone reflects on their life and wonders why they are where they are and how things might have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Holiness is our fear of God. Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21 Proverbs 2:20-21 Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; I. Walk The Ways Of Good Men II. Keep In The Paths Of The Righteous III. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baby Unrecognized

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Final 2009 Sermon/Communion Meditation

(Slide 1) This morning, we move from the manger backwards to the prophet Isaiah, and ironically, forward to the cross and the tomb. Our text for this morning is longer than normal for two specific purposes. One is to have us focus on the baby in the manger unrecognized as the suffering servant. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2017

A simple lesson describing the Bible and offering some support of its claims.

1. B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth 2. Today we are going to look at some basic information about the Bible 3. The Bible’s Content I. Start with a Definition A. The Word, “Bible,” Means “Book” The Bible was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing People And Churches Together Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2019

In this day of conflict and disunion, we need to recover this sense that we are all one family of God, to dedicate ourselves to peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course 2019 St. Liborius I suppose like many Baby Boomers one of the most memorable films of my lifetime was the Cecile B DeMille epic The Ten Commandments. It was his second stab at commemorating the Exodus, and his only one both with sound and color. Who could forget ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Exodus 14:21-31, Isaiah 11:10-12

Denomination: Catholic