Sermons on Argue:

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Live: Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

If you have joy, let others see it! So that they may come to know Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TITLE: To LIVE - SHINE SERIES: To Live TOPIC: live a life of holiness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church July 12, 2009 PROP.: It’s important to let others see how you live your life so that they may be won and that you may live blameless… INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trusting Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

It is not until we can come to a place in our life like that Samaritan woman at the well when we fully trust Christ, that we will ever experience his grace.

Moments with the Master Series A TRUSTING MOMENT John 4:1-30 Intro Did you know that people will pretty much believe anything? For instance, the percentage of Americans who believe: That Elvis Presley is still alive: 10%; In reincarnation: 30%; In ghosts: 39%; That aliens have visited earth in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007

How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Advice On Love

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2016

Valentine's Marriage on Biblical Love.

Biblical Advice On Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 13 I am going to do something today that I do not normally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010

Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Many People Go To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2010

A look at the surprising, scary words of Christ that few will be saved.

“Everyone Goes To Heaven, Right?”: One of the most telling, surprising, shocking statements that Jesus ever made is that only a few find salvation. - Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:22-30. - You could say that this section (along with vv. 24-27) is the “invitation” of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Neither Do I Condemn You"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 30, 2017

The story of the woman caught in the act of adultery and Jesus' response to the scribes and Pharisees' query about the law is one of the most intriguing episodes in the bible. Why did Jesus act in a way that on the surface seemed contrary to the law?

Note: I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for my use in delivering this sermon. If you are interested in having the slides, send an Email to sam@srmccormick.net with the word “Slides” in the subject line and “Neither Do I Condemn You” in either the subject line or the body of the message, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-9, Acts 17:30-31, Luke 7:31-32, John 8:3-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 15, 2018

Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to doing the Lord's work. Let's see what the bible has to say about it.

BE PREPARED Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. It's important to not dwell on the past or worry about the future but to be here now and enjoy the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Jesus And Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 3, 2017

Jesus the High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek (Part 1)

The trials of Jesus. The night before Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion, He was arrested and tried seven times (some note six based on how these trials are counted). They included: 1. The trial before Annas: John 18:12-14, 19-23 include the details of the first Jewish trial of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-24, Hebrews 14:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can Be Good Citizens

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2017

Christianity has been around for a long time, and Christians have lived in every country and under all kinds of governments. God requires that Christians put their trust in God and to obey the leaders and laws of the country in which they live.

Introduction: A. One day during the presidential transition, the “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. 1. Near the end of the orientation, the outgoing President presented the incoming President three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in order, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excess Baggage Part 4

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

Weak Christians, Strong Christians--they are not what you think, but we must all get along

Projectionist: Start with Shoes-HighDefMP4.mp4 Thank you for being with us in this, our final part of Excess Baggage. In this series we’ve looked at the Excess Baggage that we all bring into our faith. And that makes our faith a whole lot more difficult and cumbersome (that means burdensome, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"five Comforting Questions"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 12, 2021

This is a message in a series I preached from Romans.

Title: “Five Comforting Questions” Scripture: Rom. 8:31-39 Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 6-14-21 Intro: Dr. Bob Deffingbaugh shared the following story: “About the only time I play golf is when we visit my family each year in Washington State. I always try to play a round with Dad. On one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ