Sermons on Apostoles:

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 11:23, Matthew 13:40-43, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 3:2, Colossians 2:8, Revelation 2:2, Jude 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Por La Fe

Contributed by Pablo Caballero on Nov 20, 2001

Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos sostiene Aquel que sostiene todo.

Hebreos 11:4-40 Vivir en Fe es vivir nadando en aguas turbulentas sabiendo que las fuerzas no se acabaran por que han de ser renovadas dia a dia. Vivir en Fe es vivir caminando sobre las nubes sabiendo que aun cuando se esta caminando tan alto no hay nada que sostenga a uno si no es que nos ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-25, Hebrews 11:4-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Common Good Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 14, 2003

God has given us every gift we need to function as the Body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 2 Introduction 1. Illus...One word to describe the Corinthian Church and it is not charismatic, as some might think because of its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit, but rather problematic. a. Some of their problems were such things as: divisiveness, disorder, abuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

Authority and Accountability

Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole; the number seven symbolizing completion or perfection.

Most students are eager to get into the action of Revelation as soon as possible. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the Book of Revelation without realizing their importance. But the churches give us an almost inexhaustible storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To Galatians Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The Message, Messenger, and Motive of Galatians

INTRODUCTION TO GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Why We Preach God's Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

The preaching of the Word of God is and must be at the center of everything a church does. It is our mission and mandate. In this message, Pastor Steve shows "Why We Preach God’s Word."

Preaching is the greatest calling of God. It is the means by which He calls sinners to Himself and the means by which He equips those He calls for service. Preaching has been downplayed in the church. In some churches it’s not only downplayed but has been replaced. Listen to how some churches view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing God's Will

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008

So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that god has for us. We must rely on the power that God hs given us.

Doing God’s Will Acts 1: 4-26 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Adhere to God’s Precepts We need to listen to God. So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that God has for us. On one occasion, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And Shepherd

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority.

The Sheep and Shepherd There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority. There has been much hurt caused by imbalanced teaching; as well as improper, or abusive methods of leadership. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:13, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cold Heart

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon will charge the apathetic and encourage the faithful.

Intro: Christ writes seven letters to seven different churches. These messages have a three-fold meaning: 1. primary association-to the church 2. personal application-to the individual 3. prophetic anticipation-seven stages in the Church age I. The Assembly According ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Church

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

"Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Love Song Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2010

We can learn about the faithfulness of God and the sacrament of marriage by learning from Jesus's words at the Last Supper

Sixth Sunday of Easter The Love Song of the Bridegroom May 9, 2010 Those who have been married for more than a few days, and those who counsel young married people, realize that one of the greatest fears of a young wife–and of a young husband, too, if they’ll admit it–is of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 2, 2011

The term, "waiting on God" is one of those terms that we often have difficulty defining. This message looks at what the disciples did while waiting for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON GOD Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist