Sermons on Apostle Were Sitting:

More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014

How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angels On Defense Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Every believer can recall an incident where they were unexplainably rescued.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels on Defense February 14, 2010 Introduction A Byron Preston B Every believer can recall some incident, critical danger-miraculously preserved. 1 Near car wrecks, fierce temptation, tractor rolling over, tree stand, kid wandering in the road, etc...the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Prepares #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Savior Is Born

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 8, 2001

The shepherds were the first to experience the power of the birth of Christ

A Savior is Born Luke 2:8-20 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Pleasant Interruptions

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 20, 2002

We were created for community and we need community.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: We were created for community and we need community. While life is very enjoyable the journey of life and faith is often trying, difficult and painful. Discouragement. Relentless temptation. Debilitating sins. Doubts. Ridicule. Burdensome weaknesses. ...read more

The Creditor

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 5, 2001

We were born into a debt we cannot pay

THE CREDITOR Our text is found in II Kings 4:1. Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha saying; Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord; and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27-30, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Block

Contributed by Tim Mason on Oct 18, 2000

ON THE SLAVE BLOCK SLAVES WERE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

ON THE SLAVE BLOCK SLAVES WERE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. WE ARE ON THE BLOCK TODAY BEING BID ON BY ONE WHO WANTS TO USE US, ONE WHO WANTS REVENGE, ONE WHO WANTS MATERIAL POSESSIONS, ONE WHO WANTS TO HARM US. WE ARE ALSO BEING BID ON BY ONE WHO WANTS TO LOVE US. WE MUST REALIZE 3 THINGS I. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Fulfill Your Divine Purpose

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 21, 2007

You were made to fulfill your divine purpose

For we are what God has made us….. Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: "We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works ...." • Our English word "poem" comes from this Greek word translated "workmanship." Think about it--there is no one in the world like you. We all compare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas- Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

There were two main purposes for the incarnation and life of Christ.

Why Did Jesus Come? 1 ¶ How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

"A Time To Mourn"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005

We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

“And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:48

Denomination: Orthodox

The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006

The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt We Owed

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 12, 2015

An explanation of how exactly we were debtors to God.

The Debt We Owed A parable in Matthew 18 speaks of us sinners as being debtors to God. Many of our favorite hymns and spiritual songs we sing speak of our debt to God being paid by Christ. The question we may have is: just how exactly were we in debt to God? We are created to glorify and please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Chose The Shepherds

Contributed by Paul Getter on Dec 14, 2012

What were the shepherds really like in Biblical times?

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Shamgar

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist