Sermons on Antioch Of Pisidia:

Conversion Baptism & Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 29, 2006

Points out that the baptism of Pentecost was a unique experiences whereas conversion-baptism should be the common experience of every believer. 8 pages

THE WATER-SPIRIT BAPTISM OF THE CONVERSION EXPERIENCE CONTRASTED WITH THE SPIRIT-BAPTISM OF PENTECOST PREPARED 01-28-2006 Easterners with Oriental mental patterns, though mentally they recognize the difference between the reality of something and the symbol of the reality, often speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus I Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Second in the Following Jesus series about the cost of following Jesus.

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Oct. 2, 2005, Luke 14:25-35 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 5, 2010

The Book of Romans is a passionate defense of the gospel. This sermon is an introduction to a 12-part series on the first 8 chapters of the book of Romans.

The Book of Romans Series – Sermon # 1 – Romans 1:1-17 – “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” A while back a bunch of us got together for a CATM Academy course called Movie Making 101. When the class was gathered I simply introduced the course by saying that we had an opportunity to tell a story. What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Illustrations Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2010

In our lesson today, Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 12-13 today, we will see how Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena in a message I have titled, “Illustrations of False ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Servants Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the offices of the church and the roles of the members.

Introduction Sometimes in studying God’s Word you find a nugget of truth that really speaks to you. I found such a nugget in our passage. It is this: I am God’s gift to you! Now, before you take me to Walmart for a gift exchange, let’s go through this passage together and see if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Shepherd Rejected Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 23, 2010

How did Israel get into such trouble as revealed in Chapters 9 & 10? & as they are in presently? They invited such trouble upon themselves by following their false shepherds & rejecting their Messiah, the true Shepherd, when He first came to lead them.

ZECHARIAH 11: 1-10- (17) THE TRUE SHEPHERD REJECTED or TRUE AND FALSE SHEPHERDS Zechariah means whom the Lord remembers and as his name indicates he is strikingly a prophet of hope and glory. His visions have spanned the centuries to bring us the encouraging hope of future deliverance by the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Playing God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 8, 2009

You are God’s catalyst for change.

Several years ago a movie came out called Bruce Almighty staring Jim Carrey. It’s a good movie about a guy who is frustrated at the way his life is going, so he blames God and tells Him he could do a better job if he were in charge. God, played by Morgan Freeman, grants Bruce all of His powers. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Legalism Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 15 in series. “One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism."

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 15 “Facing Up To Legalism” (John 5:9-13,15, Gal 1:6-10, 2:1-5, 11-14) The subject that I want to talk to you about this morning is legalism. You know it’s kind of odd but, I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Smells Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 5, 2007

5 of 5 messages on God Senses. This message is on how we can be a sweet smelling fragrance to God.

7/29/07 – God Smells Three Sweet Fragrances Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 This is the last message in our series on the God Senses. One of the most profound of truths revealed to us through God’s word is that we are made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're In Good Hands Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

It all depends whose hands its in... Invite God to bring his hand in your life to keep you from harm and evil!

You’re In Good Hands That your hand would be with me and keep me from evil… IT DEPENDS WHOSE HANDS IT’S IN A basketball in my hands is worth about $19 A basketball in Shaquille O’Neal’s hands is worth about $19 million a year. It depends whose hands it’s in A baseball bat in my hands is worth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interpreting Acts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Sermon lays foundation for a study of Acts by addressing three key hermeneutical issues. (1) Unity of Acts and Luke’s Gospel (2) Theological value of Luke’s writings (3) Context of Luke’s writings, particularly Acts.

Interpreting Acts Series: Book of Acts #1 Acts 1:1-2[1] 10-2-05 Intro Today we begin a study of the Book of Acts. It is perhaps the most exciting book in the Bible. It is a book of action. In Acts the world is being turned upside down and right side up by the gospel of Jesus Christ preached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code-- Exposing The Errors

Contributed by John Hamilton on May 7, 2006

Exposing the lies and answering the main questions posed by "The DaVinci Code."

The Da Vinci Deception, 1 Tim 1:3; 4:1,2 1 Timothy 1:3 (NIV), “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues my expository series through the book of Acts.

I. Traveling :18-21 From Corinth to Ephesus and Beyond :18 – After Gallio’s favorable decision, Paul stayed on in Corinth awhile longer, teaching and preaching freely and without fear. God had affirmed his ministry and the fact that he’d be protected by the hand of God. Then, taking with him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free