Sermons on Ad Orientem:

The Church Place

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 7, 2008

This is a message that gives insight to the way the local church opperates...

“THE CHURCH PLACE” TEXT: Ephesians 3:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The church is the Lord’s. All that we enjoy in regards to the church is because of the way Christ built the church. I wish to view that church in regards to its place as a called out assembly of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Wretch Like Me

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ.

Title: A Wretch Like Me Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Theme: No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. Introduction: The Conversion Of John Newton At a young age, John Newton went to sea. Like most sailors of his day, he lived a life of rebellion and [wickedness]. For several years, he worked on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007

God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 1 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION", a section by section study through the letter from James to the early church.

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: James the Author There is some debate within religious circles as to who James actually ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Gluing Fruit ~ Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Faithfulness is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will so we can be dependable and trusting to God and others. It is the one fruit that we give to God, whereas the others are from the

Opening illustration: Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother Teresa ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Falling Away

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

These are the end times and The bible tells us many will fall away from truth and sound doctrine

The Great Falling Away Scripture 1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Tm:4:2: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tm:4:3: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

The Zeal For The House Of God Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

Our personal relationship with Jesus is dependent and determined by our giving a place within our body for the presence of God.

The Zeal for the House of God (The Life of Christ Series) 01.29.17 Introduction In recent weeks we have talked a lot about your body being your Temple, and the habitation (dwelling) of Christ and the Holy Spirit. This teaching is very important in our spiritual life. Our personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sola Scriptura: The Scriptures As The Only Infallible Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 25, 2017

God reigns in our lives and churches to the degree that we allow Him to set the agenda through His Word.

The Scriptures: The Only Infallible Authority for the Things of God (2 Timothy 3:15-17) 1.On October 31, we will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door for discussion, an annual event every October 31st. 2. Reformation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 John 2

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

And because of this we know that the time has come • Someday The Antichrist will come • And we are getting closer to that day

1 John • We’ve spent a lot of time this year talking about the teachings of Paul • And that makes sense because Paul wrote most of the New Testament • But today we are going to look and take our lesson from the book of John • More specifically 1 John 2:15-23 So first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

9 Amazing Facts About Jesus' Second Coming

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

What will happen when Jesus comes? Matt 24:44 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Captain Scott O’Grady was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995. He pulled the ejection lever and parachuted into enemy territory. For six days he hid under bushes, ate bugs, and drank rainwater. To make himself less visible, he covered his face with mud. Sometimes enemy soldiers passed within a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Seated Together In Heavens In Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 15, 2016

To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you seated with CHRIST in the Heavens? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:6 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling Match On Earth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 15, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST won over all these enemies and that the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Champion in you? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Incorruptible Inheritance Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

The best inheritance is one that never fails - and incorruptible inheritance!

Introduction: It Never Runs Out Pastor Dave Brannon relates the following: When I asked a friend who is about to retire what she feared about her next stage of life, she said, “I want to make sure I don’t run out of money.” The next day as I was talking to my financial counselor he gave me advice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Keep Being Extra Faithful? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Our religious ritual can make us feel like we are the extra faithful when we are really failing to give God what He wants.

- We had several night visions one after the other in the chapters up to this point in Zechariah. As we come into chapter 7, two years have passed. And there are signs of progress on the temple – the walls are rising! - So is everything great? Not exactly. - The people of Bethel come with a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist