Sermons on Ad Orientem:

Piccadilly Disciples

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon focusing on discipleship

PICCADILLY DISCIPLES LUKE 14:25-33 ILLUSTRATION: PICCADILLY 1 Imagine if you will a place to eat where you can have almost anything under the sun and where you serve yourself. You walk in, grab a tray, and laid out before you are more options than you could eat at any one time. The point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, His People, The Local Church

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2017

Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local church.

Revelation 1:9-20 Jesus, His People, the Local Church 3/5/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Christians Need To Know About Islam

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 20, 2019

An essential introduction to Islam that every Christian should know.

There are three worldviews that lie at the foundation of all religions and philosophies: 1) Theism, Theism teaches there is a personal God who created the universe. 2) Naturalism, Naturalism teaches there is no divine being and that the universe is the result of time and chance 3) Pantheism. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:15, John 10:14, Acts 4:12, John 10:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus + Nothing = Everything!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 9, 2019

Jesus + Nothing = Everything - Galatians chapter 4 verses 8-20 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • He Reminds Them They are Free in Christ (vs 8-12). • He Reminds Them of Their Past Friendship (vs 13-16). • He Reminds Them he is Their Spiritual Father (vs 17-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. • If you watch them swimming in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon On The Mount - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 14, 2019

This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.”

Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) Part 1 – Introduction This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16, Luke 6:20-49, Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 4:23-25, John 10:30, John 6:63, Matthew 16:25, James 1:2, Exodus 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 7:28-29, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 20:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2019

Continuing the theme from last week (Fear), we talk about anxiety and how to be rid of it in our lives

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Think Of Your Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2014

To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your sinful life before? DON'T DO THIS. Remember how the LORD saved you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 If they had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 26, 2014

Looking at Man's rules and God's views. This is the 3rd sermon in the series James, Faith in action. We need to be guarded against what our tongue can say and what our anger can do and we need to see what faith in action is all about...

Well this is our third Sunday in the book of James. Last week we looked at James 1:19-25 and this week we are primarily looking at James 1:26-27, but I want to back to James 1:19-21. One of you asked last week if I just skipped over the controlling your tongue and anger thing on purpose. Have no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Enemies Of The Seed (Word Of God)

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Don't be frustrated. GOD's WORDS (JESUS) has enemies too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns IV. TEXT: Luke 8:11-14 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Men Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 14, 2018

The beginning of our year-long study into the Gospel of John focusing on who Jesus is to the Father.

The Light of Men Gospel of John Series CCCAG January 7th, 2018 Scripture- John 1:1-5 I’m excited this morning to begin our Gospel of John series. I haven’t been this excited since my first Sunday here. This is a series that I know God called me to do, but I had to wait until the right time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great I Am Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2018

In this sermon in our names of Jesus series, we are looking at the name I AM and what this means when Jesus uses it of Himself when it comes to our relationship with Him, in that He doesn't change and that He will keep His word and promises.

Names of Jesus “The Great I Am” The Name, “I AM” is the most iconic and recognizable name of God, and it is from this name that the name Jehovah or Yahweh comes from. The name Jehovah is used over 6,800 times in the Bible. It is the personal name of the Lord God of Israel. Now, to understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Romans: A Life-Changing Letter Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Sep 10, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of Romans and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

Romans: A Life-Changing Letter by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 45 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible What’s the most important letter you’ve ever read? A baby announcement? A college acceptance letter? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16, Romans 3:9-10, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 6:6-11, Romans 9:2-5, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Disciple Who Makes A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2017

How can I be a disciple who makes a difference? 1. By the grace of God (vs. 21-23). 2. By firmly gripping the Lord (vs. 23-24). 3. By going where the Lord leads (vs. 22 & 25-26). 4. By gathering together with other Christians (vs. 26).

Be a Disciple Who Makes a Difference! Acts 11:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 *Think about someone who has been a blessing to you. It could have been today or back when you were a little boy or girl. Surely there have been many blessings in our lives, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerposts Of Our Faith 2 " Marks Of A Good Servant Of God" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 18, 2017

Cornerpost of our faith an on going series about the foundations and building blocks of our relationship with Christ

Corner posts Sermon 2 Marks of A Great Servant of God 1 Samuel 11:12-15, 1 Samuel 12:1-25 Periodically we are going to take a break from our sermon series And preach a series called corner posts As I have said many times in the past A fence is absolutely worthless without strong corners ...read more

Denomination: Baptist