Sermons on Admonition:

Why Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009

Setting expectations for a multiyear expositional series on the book of Hebrews.

God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-2 I. Why Hebrews? A. The Challenge of Hebrews 1. “It has been said that the book of Hebrews is the least known of all New Testament epistles.” 2. Full of unfamiliar O.T. References 3. Logic complex and difficult to understand without extensive study 4. Yet, it contains ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Of Alcoholism Series

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 6, 2019

Drinking of alcohol isn't forbidden but injurious as well as lead to perdition. 1st Corinthians 6:10

Like Paul stated in 1st Corinthians 13:11 and I quote when I was a child I think and act as a child and when I am grown up I put away childish things and I concord that it is hard time we embrace and preach the truth of God's word irrespective of how we feel or those offended. 1st Peter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does He Show On Me?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

Denomination: Other

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasingly Serve Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties pleasingly.

Theme: Pleasingly Serve HIM Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction: The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history.

Introduction. The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history. His importance is seen in the religious reformation he sought and the fact that the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 2:11, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silencing The Unforgiving Voices Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon is second in a four-part series, it focuses on the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his king, but was quick to judge another. The sermon is an invitation to silence the unforgiving voices.

Series: Leaning into the peace of God. Sermon: Silencing the Unforgiving Voices Proper 19, Year A Series: Last week I started a series on leaning into the peace of God. The first sermon was how peace of mind comes when we work through conflicts. This week I’m continuing the theme of leaning into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Accepting Life’s Seasons Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 20, 2017

We need to embrace life and the human experience with God at our side.

Accepting Life’s Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) 1. She’s only in her 40s, but my friend Mary has bounced back from cancer, heart problems, even a stroke. Through it all, she and her husband, Mark, have kept their sense of humor. One day she said, “You know what kills me … ?” Smiling, Mark teased, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Candle In The Dark

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon the encourages Christians to be a witness.

"A Candle In the Dark" Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Introduction: If you want to be a light for Jesus to shine in the dark then you must: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015

God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Parents Owe Their Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013

Devotion. Direction. Discipline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Christ And Who Am I?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 16, 2014

This text reminds us that distorted views of God and ourselves are revealed by trouble.

3) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24) A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25) And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26) And he said to them, “Why are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

One form of anger is right and good and one form of anger is wrong and sinful.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying True In Disappointing Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 44 reminds us that God’s message is not just for the people of the past, but it holds meaning for us today as well. In times of disappointment, it teaches us how to stay grounded in our faith, no matter the circumstances.

Staying True in Disappointing Times! Psalm 44 Introduction: Psalm 44 = sang in the public worship of Jehovah-God – “to the chief musician.” “Sons of Korah” = “Maschil” = instruction – teach us. Remind = that God didn’t just have something to say then… has something to say to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist