Sermons on Areas Of Profession:

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 6) The Benefits Of Godly Advice

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Our ability to succeed hinges on taking good godly advice. That applies to Marriage, Spirituality, Finances, Relationships, Temperaments, Friendship, Profession, etc. An old proverbs: "The fly that does not listen to its mother will follow the corpse into the grave."

SERIES: WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 6) THE BENEFITS OF GODLY ADVICE 1. Ruth 3:1 One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. 2 Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-6, Ruth 2:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Is The Bible Really God's Word? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 24, 2013

Research tells us that about 65% of protestant Christians believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Depending how you look at that it may seem high or low to you. To me it’s cause for concern because a full 35% of professing Christians are not s

However it’s not surprising that the number is so low. It’s very hard to prove and most of us have just believed that it is God’s Word because we were told that it is. That’s very hard for a seeker or unbeliever to blindly accept. If I point a person to the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Babylon's Doom

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2014

God has provided an escape for all those who might face this time (through JESUS only). Our challenge is this: "How can we profess allegiance to Him and not share Who it is we serve?" People need Jesus today ... more than ever!

Babylon’s Doom Revelation Part 29, Revelation 18:1-24 INTRODUCTION - Previously we had seen the destruction of the woman -- She convinced the world to be a part of her sin - We’ve also watched humanity be stricken with horrible diseases and plagues - The religious system of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring The Testomony Of God

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 14, 2003

Why do we not witness like we should? Let’s look at Paul and discover how he overcame his inadequacies in this area.

What keeps us from sharing the good news? Nothing stops good conversation like the word Jesus. Why? There are several reasons. However, I believe one main reason is the fear of the unknown. What could/ would Jesus do? To those who are lost, there are several unknown characteristics about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love The Lord

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003

Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Childish Imitator

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Mar 8, 2004

Paul gives us four areas in which we should imitate our heavenly father the way a child imitates his eartly father.

Becoming A Childish Imitator Ephesians 5:1-21 Intro: Two weeks ago we began to look at Paul’s standards for being part of the perfect church. At the end of chapter 4 Paul gave us the 4 standards we are to live up to regarding the old life; the old life of sin. We found that Paul says that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Opportunity!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005

Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Old Fashioned Christianity [old Paths / Landmarks]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

from old fashioned day--3 areas where we need more old fashioned preaching: AGAINST SIN, ABOUT HELL, ON SACRIFICE!

Old Fashioned Christianity Prov. 22:28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Perhaps the most applicable verse to the 21st Century! We like to talk about the good ole’ days…and sometimes we long for them! Game: Remember when… Say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Meeting At The Gate

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001

This message explores those Divine encounters that the Lord orchestrates for everyone’s life, even in areas you may have given up on.

The Bible is full of relevant stories and principles that we can incorporate into our lives. The passage here in Luke 7 is no different. It contains some very interesting and amazing facts. In Luke 7:1, we see jesus entering Capernaum, and the day after, in 7:11, we see Him entering Nain. Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Your Answer Be?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

What is it that we all have that is exactly the same? How are we similar? There are a lot of areas where we are different. But how are we all the same?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. In Luke 19:11 27 Jesus tells a familiar parable, & for that reason I hesitate because when you talk about something familiar, people tend not to listen. They think, "I already know all about that." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am...the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007

Since Jesus is the light of the world, we need to allow the light of Jesus into every area of our life (belief) and continue to walk in the light (discipleship).

During Lent I have been addressing Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the gospel of John, through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really was, what his purpose was in coming , and how we are supposed to respond to him. In our memory verse this morning Jesus said, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Methodist