Sermons on After His Likeness:

What Is The Message Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 10, 2016

what is the message of the cross

What is the Message of the cross, is it a message that Christ died as just a man is it a message that Christ died s a martyr, or is it that the crucified Christ is just a myth? What is the message of he cross, (first,second,third), it's a message of: 1. Love. What I the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 14 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part A) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 14 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part a) The purpose of this and the next four weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Let Us Sing Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

This is serious worship, with its focus upon who the LORD is (the Rock), and who He is to us (the rock of our salvation).

LET US SING UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 95:1-7a. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of Psalm 95. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confident Access To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

The finished work of Jesus allows us to make a bold approach.

CONFIDENT ACCESS TO GOD. Hebrews 10:16-25. It is interesting to note here that the Holy Spirit is witnessing to US through the Scriptures (Hebrews 10:15). He has re-introduced the new covenant of Jeremiah 31:31-34 in Hebrews 10:16; and He is now telling us that it is OUR sins and iniquities He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrows Of Truth # 23 - What Is The 2nd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 23 - What is the 2nd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the first ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Colossians 3:12-14

Leave Your Matters In God's Hands Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 6, 2023

Be Still. This phrase is derived from the Hebrew word "Rapha" which means “to be weak, to let go, to release.” Essentially, it means surrender.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART IV *Columnist:* Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

A lesson in evangelism

Matthew 10:1-4 “He called to him his twelve disciples…the names of the twelve apostles…” • 1st time Matthew records the twelve apostles (one who is sent out; an ambassador). • The disciples are always listed in this manner: o Peter (1st) Andrew, James, John. o Philip (5th) Bartholomew, Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024

Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30, 1 Peter 3:20, Jude 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Negative, Toxic, And Repelling Individuals. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior?

Have you ever encountered people who consistently exhibit negative, toxic, and repelling behavior? The Bible offers guidance on how to navigate such relationships and maintain your spiritual well-being. The Warning of Toxic Company (1 Corinthians 15:33) The apostle Paul warns us that "bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

The Woman Who Gave The Most When She Gave The Least

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on the widow of Mark 12 who gave the 2 mites to the Lord

THE WOMAN WHO GAVE THE MOST WHEN SHE GAVE THE LEAST TEXT - Mark 12: 41 - 44 INTRO. - The woman in our text is never named in the Bible. There are only two accounts of her act given in the New Testament. She is mentioned here and in Luke 21 and both chapters give her story in only four verses. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why The G12? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

There is only one vision for the Harvest: the Father’s vision.

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2005

One believer’s response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina

HOW TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON: One believer’s response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina 1. The French news agency, Reuters, has dubbed the decade 1994-2003, the Decade of Disasters. • From 1994 to 2003, 5,677 reported disasters killed 673,070 people and affected 2.58 billion people, causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to be faithful witnesses

“Faith Comes By Hearing” Romans 8-12 Intro: What a powerful reminder that song is. Each one of us has someone in our lives that we owe a great debt of gratitude to. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect upon our lives and those who have impacted us. Who is it that made a difference in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beloved, Try The Spirits

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist