Sermons on Arguments:

The Spirit Picks Up The Tab

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 20, 2002

When God’s people are suffering they don’t always know how to pray. Thanks to God’s gracious promise that the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf!

I have many fond memories of my late grandmother. One of my favorites was the way she always argued about who would pay the bill at the restaurant. It would never fail. I’d invite her out to lunch and we’d have a nice visit together until the waiter brought the bill. It was as if my grandma grew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Battle For Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004

The authority of Jesus flashes in our hearts and minds and brings light and deliverance from demonic darkness. But beware! Armor is essential to spiritual survival!

At the heart of Luke 11 is a message about the battle for the heart. This chapter contains 54 verses of 1,314 words with 10 paragraphs in the NASV, or 1,311 words with 6 paragraphs in the KJV, or 1,244 words with 25 paragraphs in the NIV. I didn’t get a count of these in the Greek New Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

A sermon outline pointing out what it means to preach Christ.

Preaching Christ Introduction: A. The Message of the N.T. was Christ: 1. Acts 5:42 2. Acts 8:5 3. I Corinthians 15:1-11 B. Christ was preached, not the glorification of men (II Corinthians 4:5) 1. All glory goes to God for all things (I Corinthians 10:31). C. The Gospel message of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubtful Disputations

Contributed by James May on Oct 24, 2001

Don’t be caught up in finger pointing at a Brother in Christ just because he is different. Remember, God looks upon the heart!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-12, Romans 14:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speaking Truth In A Skeptical Age

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Speaking the truth in love is the needed standard in a post-Christian/post-modern world.

Speaking Truth to a Skeptical World 1 Peter 3:15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO If there were a patron saint of our age, a hero or symbol for the times, it might well be Pilate. The Roman politician did his best to find a way to not condemn Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Alone - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 21, 2008

Is the Bible the authoritative "Word of God" or a mere "respected voice" in the Christian community?

Dakota Community Church September 21, 2008 Scripture Alone 1 The Holy Bible; you know that as a Christian you are supposed to read it. You see the reading plan in the bulletin every week. You notice the sermon points all being backed by scripture. You even notice that many of the songs we sing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Dealing With Strongholds

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

The apostle Paul defines strongholds as speculations or lofty things raised up against the knowledge of God. It is any type of thinking that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, thereby giving the devil a secure place of influence in an individual

Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. In this message I would like to talk about how you can pull down the strongholds that Satan has built in your lives. I would also like to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Requirements For True Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 13, 2009

Examining Moses’ excuses to God as to why he should not be the one to go and demand Israel’s release from Pharaoh.

So What’s Your Excuse? Text: Mark 16:15; Exodus 3:1 – 4:17, Romans 1:16 By: Ken McKinley For Sunday, Jan. 18 2009 (Read Text from Mark) One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009 was to share the gospel with at least one person per week. If I’m faithful in doing that it will mean that I share the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

8 More Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 18, 2006

A survey of Proverbs 21-25

Islington Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Proverbs 21-25 Genesis 41 8 more ways to be wise This morning as we carry on our study in the Proverbs I would like to share with you an example of utter foolishness. This comes from this weeks Tuesday edition of the National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Just what does the Lord expect of us?

Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Philip – The Penny Drops Eventually Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

When it comes to sharing the Gospel we don’t need to have all the answers. We just need to be willing to invite not-yet-believers to “Come and See”.

Message John 1:43-46 Philip – the penny drops … eventually We all know that sharing the Gospel and telling others about Jesus is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. After His resurrection Jesus commanded the eleven to go and make disciples … baptising them and teaching them to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Were You Saved? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 22, 2009

Paul has been defining & defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to legalistic slavery.

GALATIONS 3: 1-5 HOW WERE YOU SAVED? [Romans 8: 12-16] Paul has been defining and defending the true nature of the Gospel as a gospel of grace through faith. Now he turns to the problem that legalism had caused in churches of Galatia. Some believers had turned from spiritual freedom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist