Sermons on Apostolic Teachings:

"A Call To Serve"

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 25, 2013

This sermon highlights the key characteristics and benefits of a life of faithful service to God. It challenges those in Leadership positions, (especially teachers) to take their roles seriously and to remain faithful as they continue to serve God.

"A Call to Serve" MARCH 22, 2009 CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 SALUTATION CONGRATULATE WORKERS FOR JOB WELL DONE - FOR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH – LETS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM, AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND MORE COMMITTED WORKERS INTO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Biblical Instruction

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should be well-founded on the Word of God.

IMPORTANCE OF BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION 2 Timothy 3 (NIV) Read 2 Timothy 3:1-17. This passage says that Paul encouraged Timothy to continue in the truth that he learned from God’s Word through his parents. Our message today says that every follower of Christ should be well-founded on the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Arming Our Children

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 29, 2014

Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children.

Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children. ILLUSTRATION: Hotel room television. QUESTION: Do we shelter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last And First Words Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2011

Jesus words just before and after his death have amazing significance! Seven statements from the cross and the first three after his resurrection make up this lesson.

Have you heard of the seven last words of Christ on the cross? Some of you may be very familiar with this, others of you may wonder what I’m talking about. When you look at all the gospel accounts and put them together there are seven sayings or "Words" that Jesus spoke as he was dying on the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mom's School Of Preaching!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2011

Paul grew to love Timothy along with Timothy’s grandmother and mother. Paul spent time further training and molding Timothy and encouraging him along with Eunice and Lois. Timothy is just a very young man but he grows under all this good teaching

MOTHERS SCHOOL OF PREACHNG! Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots and leaves. On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and quickly hid herself and the children behind some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:15, Philippians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Jerked Back Into Reality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

The disciples were whipsawed into reality, that Christ was risen from death.

Easter Tuesday One of the realities of life is that our little minds are quite capable of self-delusion, and on a grand scale. Most of the time we fool ourselves into thinking we understand what is going on around us–way more than we actually do understand. We kid ourselves that we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Catholic

A Uniquely Unified Body Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021

Have you ever met a Christian who you met at just the right time when you were feeling discouraged and upset, and they made you feel better?

Have you ever met a Christian who you met at just the right time when you were feeling discouraged and upset, and they made you feel better? Have you ever talked with a Christian who seemed to have a wisdom about decisions and life that was beyond what you expected? Have you ever met a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3, 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual War Casualties Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2022

At the end of chapter 1, Paul returned to addressing the task at hand for Timothy. He must fight the good fight, for many had abandoned faith and a good conscience and had shipwrecked their faith.

A. The story is told about a shipwrecked sailor who had spent several years on a deserted island, completely alone. 1. Then one morning, he was thrilled to see a ship offshore and a smaller vessel coming towards him. 2. When the boat arrived on the beach, the officer in charge handed the marooned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach The Word Of God (2 Timothy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2024

What do we want to hear preached, stories, empty headed fluff, or the Word of God? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 4.

What should a preacher preach, topics, stories, human traditions, philosophy, reasons for people to doubt, or the word of God? Will people tolerate sound teaching? Will some complain they want smooth preaching? Will we stay faithful regardless? Let’s look in 2 Timothy 4. Did Paul encourage Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Younger Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2024

Hebrews tells us that, if we've been Christians for any length of time, we ought to be teaching. But how do I do that, and why should I bother?

The comic strip “Peanuts” (by Charles Schultz) often had a Biblical theme to it. In one of his comic strips, Lucy and Linus were staring out the window watching it rain and Lucy says… "Boy! Look at it pour. What if it floods the whole world?" Linus says: "It won't. In Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Timothy Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 2 I Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (King James Version) I Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing The Good News And Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command us to preach the gospel but also to make disciples of all nations.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS AND MAKING DISCIPLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, John 15:16, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing The Good News: The Mandate Of Every Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is not a suggestion but a divine mandate given to every believer.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS: THE MANDATE OF EVERY BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024

This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 12:6, Acts 15:35, Matthew 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Tale Of The Broken Coffee Machine: The Importance Of Others In Comprehending God's Word

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Oct 14, 2024

By looking at the example of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of having others to instruct us in the meaning of scripture in order for us to fully understand it.

So this morning, I’m going to tell you a story… a true story… a story about a coffee machine… specifically, the coffee machine that my partner and I have in in our flat! This coffee machine (a Tassimo)—so not that dissimilar to something like a Nespresso—was already in the flat when we moved in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7