Sermons on Apollos:

This Is War Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 9, 2024

As we continue to pursue the "true religion" that James encourages us to embody, we come face to face with a war that we face. Sure, there are battles with culture, but this war is within.

One of my favorite bands is the group “Switchfoot.” While I like their sound (it is unique and often very easily identifiable), what I like most is their lyrics. Switchfoot is a band that is made up of Christians. Their lyrics and songs have made their way onto both Christian and secular charts ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, Luke 16:13, Matthew 7:7-8, Exodus 34:14, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 37:4, Matthew 5:3-4, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

4 A Convinced Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

Thyratira was having a revival! But like many churches advancing for the Lord, it came time to confront an evil that was being TOLERATED among the people. The spirit of Jezebel lives on. It did in Thyatira. Does it here?

Have you ever been a part of something too wonderful to comprehend? A couple years ago our family went to Cedar Point and my youngest was still getting used to roller coasters –a love for which my wife and I had developed since our youth and enjoyed two days as a part of our honeymoon. Nate wanted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Never Settle For Less Than The Best

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

This is the introduction and overview to the sermon series on Hebrews.

"Never Settle For Less Than The Best!" An Overview of The Book of Hebrews Something kept telling him that there had to be something more, a better way, a lasting solution, a quiet assurance. He knew in his heart that it was out there, but he had never found it. Jacob was a young man who had been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001

Jesus is the light of the world!

Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Comeback Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

God’s people in our text found themselves; defeated, discouraged and hopeless. Our goal today - is to study these chapters and learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, to learn how to make a Comeback (real people true stories - part seven).

"Joshua; Coming Back...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 7 TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, 1 or 2 things usually happens - they either just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship-It's All About Ownership

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 3, 2003

Being a good steward means that we transfer ownership of our lives to God and then properly manage what He has entrusted to our care.

1 Corinthians 3:23-4:4 Stewardship – It’s All About Ownership Introduction The book of Genesis tells us that in the garden before the fall, God gave Adam the responsibility of tending the earth. He was to fill it, subdue it and have dominion over it. Adam was going to be responsible to care for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

If we want to be truly great, we must be sincere servants. Let’s focus on serving one another as we anticipate what God will do in the next 35 years at PBC!

Serve One Another This Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Pontiac Bible Church! As we celebrate three and a half decades of servanthood, I’d like to read from an early church document entitled, “Progress Report.” “The desire to see the Word of God presented as a positive solution to the needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Using What God Has Given Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Houston We Have A Problem

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 10, 2004

Scaring the gates of hell with the WorldChanging power of Jesus Christ

I’m so sick and tired of being in a position where I just go to church. I’m so ready to bust out and be a WorldChanger Christian. This chapter designated is to show Job how much bigger than everything God is. Tonight, God wants us to take a look at some of these characteristics that a World ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Series: Book of Acts #5 Acts 1:4-8[1] 11-13-05 Intro Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse. Acts 1:8 “But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Success In Riches

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners.

Two sides to the financial coin Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners. Therefore, your motives should be right. If you feel that you got off track, humble yourself before God or make a covenant with Him. One woman ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Church Of God

A Watchman's Vision

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2008

In a world bound in the modern day wrath of God, there is a call upon the church to become aggressive in her fight for the souls of mankind.

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 6:16-17a Title: A Watchman’s Vision Theme: Biblically Achieving Our Call Topic: Biblically Understanding CrossRoads Vision Listen as I read Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand at the crossroads and look… ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Lessons Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2007

God uses the ordinary to do the extraordinary.

Leadership Lessons Book of Judges Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/07 A couple weeks ago I was asked if I’d be willing to come to Champion Fitness to have my picture taken with some other people who work out there. I’ve been going to Champion for over seven years and I thought that they must have noticed what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist