Sermons on Apostles Doctrine:

Spiritual Organization Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Who Changes Us Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Jan 15, 2002

Dramatic changes took place in the church at Corinth when the Corinthian Christians they allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work.

As you will recall from earlier studies in our series about the books of First and Second Corinthians, Paul has had extensive dealings with the church at Corinth. He established the church around 52 A.D. when he first went to Corinth, and he lived in Corinth for a year and a half to help the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About The Scripture Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 8, 2016

A sermon to defend the Scriptures as the Word of God.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Scripture" 2 Timothy 3:14-17 2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2018

How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Why is love of the church and its people such an important indicator of our love for God? How willingly and openly confess Christ?

Prelude to Part 1 How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Let’s examine God’s love and the difference it makes, by looking at 1 John 4:1-11. 1 John 4:1 Test the Spirits In 1 John 4:1 we read, “Beloved, do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Council Of Chalcedon Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 30, 2014

Considered by many to be the last Ecumenical Council, how did the Council of Chalcedon affect the history of the early church and begin the rift which would ultimately become the Great Schism in 1054.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Council of Chalcedon So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuke, Reprove, Exhort

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

What's the difference between these 3 words?

Intro ? Wuest’s Word Studies in the Greek New Testament Chapter Four Paul’s final charge to the young pastor, Timothy, the one upon whose shoulders he is now placing the responsibility for the care of all the churches and the leadership in maintaining the Faith once for all delivered to the saints, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Happens To People Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Aug 31, 2001

Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ and him alone.

What Biblical doctrine do you struggle with most? I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you answered that God’s concept of the relationship between the roles of men and women really causes you a hard time. Nor would I be shocked if a number of you struggle with the concept of close(d) communion that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roman's Road To The Redeemer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 12, 2022

Following the Roman's Road to Jesus Christ.

“The Romans Road to the Redeemer” Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-10 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

We have seen how the parable of the mustard seed matches to church at Pergamum, and in this study today we look into that letter John wrote. In that church God wanted overcomers. We’ll consider the Nicolaitans, the hidden manna, the white stone with the new name.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 3 of 4 In the second Part we focused on Constantine who married the church to the State with his Babylonian paganism. The church was weakened after that point as it embraced these evil doctrines of the birds of the air. The mustard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14, 1 Corinthians 8:1-4, Revelation 2:15, Revelation 2:6, Revelation 2:16, Revelation 2:12, Revelation 2:17, Exodus 16:31-32, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Our Mail Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

“When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The previous chapter dealt with denouncing false teachers. This chapter returns to the faithful believers, offering them love and encouragement to remember God’s words to them (3:1-2), to remember God’s timing is different from their expectation so that they could counter the scoffers

Tom Lowe 5/6/2021 COMMENTARY—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Note: All Scripture has been copied from the King James Bible unless noted otherwise. Commentary TEXT, 2 PETER, CHAPTER 3 (KJV) Christ’s Coming Judgment 1This way of remembrance: second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation, Part 19 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation.

Revelation, Part 19 Revelation 11:19-12:4 Introduction Last time we examined the book of Revelation, we were just about to conclude Chapter 11. We opened up the last three woes, and also concluded the history of the two witnesses and what their testimony will mean to this world. We also had a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist