Sermons on Apostles Teaching:

The Love Of God

Contributed by Deb Ling on Nov 3, 2011

This sermon teaches about the love of God and how we are to apply it to our lives.

1 Corinthians 13:1-9 (The Message) The Way of Love 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Golden Rule" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2011

The "Golden Rule" summarizes Jesus' teaching on how citizens of the kingdom of heaven are to live.

Nearly every adherent of every religion throughout history as well as those who claim to have no religion at all, hold to some form of what has come to be known as the “Golden Rule.” But as we’ll see this morning, the words of Jesus which form the basis for that belief are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Faith

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus teaches His disciples that courage is not found in acts of bravery but in trusting in God.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Courageous Faith” John 11:7-16 Introduction: Most of us remember these memorable lines from The Wizard of Oz: Cowardly Lion: Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Radical Methodical Teacher

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Oct 2, 2011

A confirmation sermon that shows that Christ's teachings are the basis for the docterine of the United Methodist Church.

Let Me Tell You a Story about a Radical and Methodical Teacher Luke 16: 1-13 NRSV This is the world of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. Well, last Sunday I talked about how through Christ we have meaning in our lives. We are able to be and do so much through Christ. But we have to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Thank God For Teachers!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2007

The best way to honor your teacher is to live out the truths they are teaching you.

Thank God for Teachers! Galatians 6:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 29, 2007 *We are not always as grateful as we ought to be. Here’s part of a quiz Richard Burkey put together to help measure your gratitude. *Question 1: You are in the 10 item, cash only line with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Said You Were Naked Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 11, 2007

This is number 2 in a series that teaches that God want us to be honest with Him and ourselves

WHO SAID YOU WERE NAKED We are looking at Life Changing Questions. Last week we saw 2 questions. One is from the Devil and one is from God. “Did God really say?” and “Where are you” There was a young man that got his first apartment. His parents visiting him noticed a large GONG and Hammer. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Lessons From Mothers Tears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 9, 2016

The sermon teach us what we can learn from a Mothers tears.

When God created mothers By Erma Bombeck When the good Lord created mothers, He was into His sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." The Lord replied, "have you seen the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Words From Proverbs About Our Words

Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017

Look at three Proverbs that teach us how to use our words correctly.

FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Morning Words from The Proverbs About Our Words The Book of Proverbs Intro.: I read a story this week about the history and therefore the prediction of hurricanes in South Louisiana. Seems that though the actual number of hurricanes making landfall in our state ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Life Described

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

James teaches on the dangers of riches and material possessions...BUT focuses on the attitude of the possessor!

Taught at Oak Park Baptist Church Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6pm These six (6) verses are NOT a rant against wealth or any specific wealthy people, but what we find James doing here is making a proclamation... In v1 we find James proclaiming directly AT the rich believers ABOUT their wealth! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Teaching Series that looks at the current role of the Holy Spirit on earth and within the church.

Understanding the Holy Spirit LESSON ONE I. Who Is the Holy Spirit? A. The Holy Spirit is more than an “experience.” 1) The Holy Spirit is not an “it.” 2) The Holy Spirit is a person and He has a Personality. B. Jesus never referred to the Holy Spirit as just a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul Explains Why Jesus Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2013

Paul wanted to clarify why he was saying Jesus was superior to this false teaching...

Colossians 2:8-15 [NLT] January 9, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s explains the exclusivity of Christ: Paul has just told the believers in Colossae and Laodicea about how special it was for them to know and have Christ in their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Song

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

Father's Day sermon that teaches that the way to happiness, as a Father, is to fear and obey the Lord

The Father’s Song Psalm 128 I was going to start Father’s Day with a poem… but Dads don’t like mushy, tear jerking poems. I thought about having someone stand and tell about their Dad… but that is too mushy for Dads too And really, Father’s Day is not like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discipiling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2020

Christ Jesus calls us to be obedient to His teachings and share them with the world.

Being a Disciple Matthew 28: 16 - 20 Intro: A man walked up to a coffee vending machine. He put in his coins, pressed the buttons labeled, double cream and sugar. No cup appeared; however, the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born To Be Wild Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2013

What can ferrets and hamsters teach us about our freedom in Christ?

OPEN: Years ago, there was popular rock group named Steppenwolf. How many of you have ever heard of Steppenwolf? (most raised their hands) How many of you have heard of their song “Born To Be Wild”? (everybody raised their hands) The chorus went like this (I sang it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ