Sermons on After Their Kind:

What Kind Of Church Do You Want This To Be?

Contributed by Roger Smith on Oct 8, 2023

Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! Considering we are Christ's Church; what kind of church do you want this one to be? Do we want it to be pleasing to the Lord or do we want to just get by until He comes??

INTRODUCTION: Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! There’s a rumour going round in the Catholic Church that they are the only true church because they claim they can trace their origins back to the Apostle Peter. That the church is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

"When The Poor Won't Be Quite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2012

A sermon about "seeing."

“When the Poor Won’t Be Quite” Mark 10:46-52 In their book, Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live, Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing the bigger issues of life. It almost feels as if these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Seek And Save The Lost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's mission to seek and save those lost in sin, demonstrating that salvation is both a present and future reality, as seen in Luke 19:1-10 and Romans 2:4.

Hello church! I want to begin this message by sharing a quote by a Scottish theologian who lived over a hundred years ago named George MacDonald (1824-1905). You may not have heard of MacDonald, but maybe you’ve heard of a guy named C.S. Lewis? C.S. Lewis is the Christian author who wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Salvation, Divine Kindness, Kingdom Life

Are You Salt?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Jesus talking aobut what kind of life a Christian needs to live

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Mark 9:38-50 "Are you Salt?" 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Revelation Of Glory

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Jul 25, 2016

God's Glory is the greatest revelation of who he is...and the path to this revelation and its outcome are truly transforming and life changing for a believer

THE REVELATION OF GLORY Scriptures: Exodus 34:1-9; John 17:1-5 The Glory of God is perhaps one of the most amazing revelations of God Himself. To get to know; to get a glimpse of; to understand God’s Glory can be the deepest, most profound and life changing experiences ever, of any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:5-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Water Cooler Gossip Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2013

For 2000 years she has been labled as a loose divorcee living with a man. But what if she was misjudged?

“His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is intelligent. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Church Dress Code Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

The context of the passage is about how Christians within a church body are to relate to one another.

Colossians 3:12-13 Church Dress Code 1/4/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction One of the many things I like about my wife is that she simplifies my life. Each day, when I go to my closet, I find the set of clothes that I will be wearing that day. Isn’t that great? I know that I will wear ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter Delivered Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2017

The Jews were pleased to see that the government in Palestine, Herod Agrippa being the current ruler, was taking action against the followers of this new religion, for they saw Christianity as a threat to their way of life and to the Jewish religion.

June 17, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.2: Peter Delivered (12:3-17) Scripture (Acts 12:3-17; KJV) 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Christian Philosopher

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 15, 2023

The word “philosophy” means a love of wisdom. Paul said, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8). There must be two kinds of philosophers.

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER Practical Principles for Living or Detached Musings? INTRODUCTION A. In 1972 I took Introduction to Philosophy at Shawnee College, Ullin, Illinois under an old professor named Dr. Pepper, who looked like Colonel Sanders. 1. I learned that the word philosophy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:15-18, Proverbs 7:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016

The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Crowd Dilution Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 24, 2016

People try to dilute and water down the Gospel and preaching. Jesus Christ has been sighted by the masses and crowds and oh what a difference the Risen Jesus makes.

“Crowd Dilution” Jesus Sightings Part 4 “After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:6 Intro: Today we conclude the Sermon Series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational