Sermons on Applying:

Why The Church Is Important Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First (2) Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

what “seeking first his kingdom and his righteousness” means and how we might go about.

First Things First … continued Last week we talked about how Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growth By Addition: Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Knowledge of God

Growth by Addition “Knowledge of God” 2 Peter 1:5 (NIV) 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge As we continue in our series Growth by Addition, we come to the next level that we are to add to: Knowledge. This level challenges us to add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Church, You, Me & God’s Operational Design Ephesians 4:11-15

Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016

The Church Order and Operation.

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 69. From Sinking To Singing.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 12, 2021

This is an outline for a Bible study. Psalm 69 describes David's experience. It contains remarkable prophecies concerning Jesus and his ministry. And it presents a picture of the Christian life that is true for many of us.

‘FROM SINKING TO SINGING’ Read Psalm 69 Q: General impressions? INTRODUCTION Psalm 22 and Psalm 69 are the two most-quoted psalms in the New Testament. Both ‘messianic’ psalms Both psalms of David. Both psalms of lament. Psalm 22 more popular with preachers. Psalm 69 contains curses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Merciful But Tough: The Story Of The Woman Caught In Adultery Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 25, 2023

Jesus showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery. But he didn't water down his demands.

INTRODUCTION I imagine we really like this story of the woman caught in adultery. We especially like the fact that Jesus didn’t condemn the woman – even though the religious experts said that she should be stoned. But as we reflect on the story, we find that it gives us some quite uncomfortable ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 1, 2021

Paul gives Timothy one of the most solemn injunctions in scripture: 'preach the word'. He is talking about preaching God's word to God's people rather than sharing the gospel with people outside the church. It's a solemn message to us too, to hold fast to God's word.

INTRODUCTION (EARLIER IN THE SERVICE) Today is our last week on 2 Timothy. Over the past three weeks we’ve looked at chapters 1 to 3. Today, we move on to chapter 4 – the last chapter in 2 Timothy. I’m going to do a short recap on what we’ve looked at so far before we turn to chapter 4 later in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know What You Are Worth?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

People look at their past full of sin and tragic mistakes and become overwhelmed with their sad state. Our passage today gives us hope!

Do You Know What You Are Worth? I Corinthians 6:9-20 Text: I Corinthians 6:20 Introduction: There is a lot of heartache and misery in this little town. As I knock on doors and speak with people face to face, I am amazed how many people are drowning in a pool of misery. People look at their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Work On The Wheels

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

How God takes something with no beauty and transforms it into a beautiful vessel for His service.

A WORK ON THE WHEELS Jeremiah 18:1-4 Intro: In our reading we find that God has spoken to Jeremiah and told him in verse 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.” Now we know the potter is God but how may of us know what God is talking about when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Holds

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 7, 2010

David was successful against Goliath because he was able to transfer a very physical, fleshly circumstance from the carnal realm to the spiritual realm.

Strong Holds Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (King James Version) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unity Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

The Christ child as the hope of the nations.

THE UNITY OF HOPE. Romans 15:4-13. In many respects we might view Romans 14:1 to Romans15:13 as the practical outworking of the Jewish/Gentile debate of Romans 9 to 11. There was some dissension in Rome over matters of food and drink, and holy days. It is quite probable that it was a question of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed By The Blood

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

The innocent, powerful, sin-cleansing, divine, ever-powerful, crimson blood of Jesus Christ is worth talking about and singing about. His blood has never lost its power. It is the only thing that can save the soul of man.

BLESSED BY MEANS OF THE BLOOD The RED blood applied to a BLACK heart, will make it WHITE as snow. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 11, 2016

There are serious consequences in mishandling money!

Money is the root of all evil! True?? This is often misquoted! 1 Timothy 6:10 is the truth which states that the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil. We talked about this a few weeks ago from the end of James 4; money is a necessity for living; but the love of money, being money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word In The Life Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People 1 Peter 1:22-23 David Taylor We are revisiting this passage to direct our attention to this fall, which really starts at the end of the month with Sunday School, Youth Group, and then in the fall Life Groups and Pioneers. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains And Embracing God's Liberty Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers.

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains and Embracing God's Liberty Today, we gather to explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers. Our journey into God's Word will illuminate the essence of this freedom, its source, and how it should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal