Sermons on Apollos:

Pride- Stopping The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 20, 2007

This week we are going to talk about pride. We are going to discover what effects it has on our lives and how the devil uses this as a weapon against the Christian.

Introduction · This week we are going to talk about pride. We are going to discover what effects it has on our lives and how the devil uses this as a weapon against the Christian. · Pride stops the blessing of God from flowing in our lives. · A prideful person is one that refuses to submit to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Speaks

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of how the church spreads the Gospel.

The Body Speaks How the Church Speaks to the World Introduction: A. The church is the body of Christ, and as a body functions as an organization within the world, with a specific mission to interact with it and affect it. Often, the church will experience violence when the world’s powers feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Labor In Vain

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah.

LABOR IN VAIN TEXT: Psa. 127: 1; I Thes. 3-5 Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah. I. CAIN BUILT HIS ALTAR ALL IN VAIN (Gen. 4:3-5) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Jabez

1 Chronicles 4 v. 9 & 10 Jabez Note:- 1. Jabez Problem - His Name - sorrowful - "Because I bare him with sorrow" See the (a) Reason for his Name - bourne with sorrow (b) Reproach of his Name - John Newton "God often takes a course for accomplishing His purposes directly contrary to what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

"one Giant Leap"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2019

Sermon asks us to be like the folks in text to also take a giant step in faith in Christ, Love for Christ, endurance, and live above. Let us take the Giant Leap.

Colossians 1:1-14 “One Giant Leap” 1. Fifty years ago July 20, 196 astronaut Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. 2. Armstrong planned to say “one small step for a man,” but what came out was “one small step for man.” 3. Armstrong did not take that step without anxiety. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Yoour Ship Shape? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2017

There is an old illustration of seeing the church as a cruise ship or a battle ship. This is a brief contrast of the two.

1. [A few years ago Linda’s parents invited us to go on a cruise with them to the Caribbean. Over all, we had a very enjoyable time on our first cruise. • The food was great!; The entertainment was first class • Some of the ports of call were enjoyable (some were tourist traps) • The crew’s service ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Remission Of Sins Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 6, 2020

To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. To deny this truth is to reject the Scripture.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For the Remission of Sins Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “For the Remission of Sins." This is the ninth lesson in the sermon series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, Romans 3:24-26, Mark 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 14, 2005

Our unique relationship within the Body of Christ, is SO different that it is nearly impossible, through natural logic, to comprehend. We are “fellow” workers WITH God in His field and on His building, and field.

We have been looking at the subject of "Service after Worship", and it might better be titled "Service AND Worship". The two subjects CANNOT be separated. If you experience true worship, you WILL be available for service, and if you are engaged in true Biblical service, it will be as a result of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

No Tripping Allowed

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

About spiritually tripping another person, or as Paul says, being a stumbling block to another Christian.

Though one of the objectives of football is to knock the other guy down, tripping is not allowed. If the Packers' Ross Verba is blocking the Vikings' John Randle, trying to prevent him from sacking Brett Favre, he is not allowed to stick out his leg and trip him. If he does, and the referee sees ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Working As A Team Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

I see five team-building exercises that can benefit each of us today.

A newspaper photographer wanted to get pictures of a fire so his newspaper agreed to charter a plane for him. When he arrived at the airport, he jumped into the plane and yelled, “Take off!” Once in the air, the photographer yelled to the pilot to make two or three low passes over the fire. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2015

To establish that the “mystery of godliness” is manifested in the church through its saints, foundation, and founder, the only begotten Son of God. This lesson deals with the “truth, which is after godliness.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Christian's Behavior 2. Regarding the Church's Buttress 3. Regarding Christ the Only-Begotten Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss a portion of Paul's first letter to Timothy. This letter has been described by biblical historians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017

1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist