Sermons on admonishing:

No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017

1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Other

Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001

God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Balancing The 'do's' And 'don'ts' Of Scripture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture.

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture." At the heart of the problem is an inability to grow in all aspects of one's faith. Some people attend church all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 2

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Mango Of Meekness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

This is what Biblical meekness is all about: "Strength under control," "being unoccupied with self and genuinely concerned for God and others." It is the exact opposite of "self-assertiveness" and "self-interest."

THE MANGO OF MEEKNESS Intro: A mango is a tropical fruit which hasn’t really "caught on" like the orange, the pineapple or the banana. For those who have acquired a taste for it, it’s sweet and delicious. But for those who haven’t, it’s "different" enough to taste "funny." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God's Peace Rule Your Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 8, 2006

Peace is contigent upon a believers submission to God and willingness to allow God’s peace to rule ones heart.

Let God’s peace rule in your heart 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Community Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 15, 2006

Troublemakers are in every church. St. Paul advices Titus to ignore troublemakers and focus on good works. Good works seen as best way to focus community and combat dissention.

Community Advice Do you remember growing up and receiving unsolicited advice from your parents? I always hated listening to these lectures on life because I thought I knew infinitely more that my folks. I thought they knew nothing. Certainly it was they who needed enlightening by me. Mark Twain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Orthodox

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

We are to comfort, encourage, give courage to others.

A Word of Encouragement Foundational Text: Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. This morning I would like to begin by giving you some famous quotes concerning giving an encouraging word. I believe it will help to set the tone, or purpose of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful Living

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 15, 2007

Thanksgiving Sermon

Title- Thankful Living I. Thinking Thankfully a. Prayer b. Worship c. Dwelling on the good II. Talking Thankfully a. Praising others b. Praising God c. Sharing our gratitude III. Acting Thankfully a. Serving b. Sacrificing c. Sharing There is a tradition here at Calvary of talking time on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 26, 2006

God’s plan for your life is that you grow to spiritual maturity.

The United States women’s softball team won the gold medal in Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games. They lost only one game. In the fifth inning against Australia, Danielle Tyler hit a home run over the centerfield fence. When she was greeted by a swarm of teammates at home plate, the excitement ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Un-Forbidden Fruit Series

Contributed by Rev. Marcus Briddell on Sep 26, 2006

This sermon is the First and Foundational sermon in the second half (Part 2) of the series, "Living the Life" which is based on the General Heading of the Natural and Spiritual work of the Holy Spirit.

The Natural and Spiritual Work of the Holy Spirit A Practical Doctrine on the Holy Spirit Living the Life Sermon Series II The Fruit of the Spirit The Foundation Sermon The Un-Forbidden Fruit! July 16, 2006 Text: Galatians 5:13-26 Key Texts: Psalm 1:1/Galatians 5:16, 22-23 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Grow Weary

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006

it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliverance From Sin

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

Many people struggle to live holy lives. God has made provision for your deliverance from the power of sin. this message exposes God’s mind on the subject.

DELIVERANCE FROM SIN What is sin? Sin is a transgression of the law. When a man breaks the law, that man is said to have committed a sin. There are several factors that could be responsible for this but more prominent amongst these reasons is ignorance. Incidentally, ignorance is never accepted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Heaven And Nature Sing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008

It’s true that we have our various musical idioms. The way churches sing here has very little resemblance of the way a church sings in Africa or Brazil. And we have little idea how the first Christians expressed their melodies. What matters is that we

Let Heaven and Nature Sing Ephesians 5:18-21 Illustration I heard of a farmer who was making his regular visit to the big city to stock up on supplies. Only this time, for one reason or another, necessity kept the farmer in town over the weekend. So he decided to find a church for his Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist