Sermons on Apostates:

"hate Speech" According To Jesus: A Refresher Course

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 5, 2022

The Lord Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated for telling the truth about sin, spiritual death, and the need for redemption found only in Him (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). This message is still hated by the world today. Some things never change.

I want to begin with defining a term describing the attempts of Christians who, no matter how well-meaning their intentions, somehow believe that they can make friends with a worldview that hates them no matter what they do, say, or imitate. They bend over backwards trying to "fit in" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 21:17, 1 John 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

28a Domingo Ordinario

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2020

‘Amigo, ¿cómo has entrado aquí sin traje de fiesta?’

Javi, -¿Tiene pan? -No -¿Tiene pan? -No -¿Tiene pan? -ME LO VUELVES A PREGUNTAR Y TE CLAVO LA CABEZA AL SUELO! -¿Tiene clavos? -¡NO! -¿Y pan? -- Hay muchas cenas en nuestras lecturas de este domingo. Los criados salieron a los caminos y reunieron a todos los que ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10, Matthew 11:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The 3rd Woe (Revelation 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the two witnesses and the seventh trump, otherwise called the third woe.

Let’s now take a look at the two witnesses and the seventh trump, otherwise called the third woe. The Two Witnesses Revelation 11:1 And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fervent Finale

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2019

John wants to leave us with certainty and clarity about what we believe and in Whose hands we rest.

A Fervent Finale (I John 5:13-20) 1. A pastor was trying to teach a children’s class about how to be saved. 2.”If I sold everything I have and gave it to the church, would I go to heaven?” The children answered, “No.” The pastor said, “Very good. That’s right. And if I worked hard at keeping the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Week 28 "The Woman, The Child And The Dragon" Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003

Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 22, 2001

Is the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America punishment for our sinfulness or a wake up call for us to examine our hearts?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ONCE SAID, "I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MANY TIMES TO MY KNEES BY THE OVERWHELMING CONVICTION THAT I HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. MY OWN WISDOM, AND THAT OF ALL ABOUT ME SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY." IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA HAVE GIVEN OUR ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Security? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004

A two-part series; based on passages from the gospel of John and the book of Hebrews.

Cable television mogul Ted Turner (who once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Other

Timothy Series

Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001

Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Stone Cry Out!

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. As Jesus made His triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy (Zech. 9:9), people lined the road to praise God and wave palm branches in front of Him. B. Because of this, some of the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His disciples. C. Jesus responded by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plumbline Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to lay groundwork for a study on The Da Vinci Code or other study of cults.

GOD’S PLUMB LINE June 25, 2006 a.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Text: Amos 7:7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Purpose: The purpose of this sermon is to lay groundwork for a study on The Da Vinci Code or other study of cults. It is to help members understand the basis for biblical ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Refuses Worship

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005

When does God refuse worship? When it is not about Him but it is about us.

“When God Refuses Worship” Isaiah 1:10-20 INTRODUCTION: The great prophet Isaiah brings God’s message to an apostate Israel. Israel had fallen into sin as a nation. Israel was continuing in all of the religious ceremonies, yet God was unimpressed because He knew there hearts were not truly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20, Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004

He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Determining One's Loyalty

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Easter visitation to the disciples tests ones loyalty while Acts demonstrates it in public

T he Best Picture in 1981 went to a little recognized film called Chariots of Fire. It chronicled two British runners, Eric Liddell, a devote Christian and Harold Abrams who were to run in the 1924 Olympics held in Paris. Liddell refuses to run his race because it is to be held on Sunday and his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed