Sermons on Aristotle:

My Son, The Thief

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 14, 2001

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

------------- Philemon 1:18-19 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. --------------- This is a story which teaches ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defend God's Honor Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2004

What offends you most? What will you defend with the greatest passion? The answer for Paul was clear: Defend God’s honor from idols and rivals!

12/19/04 Text: Acts 17:16-34 Reading: Romans 1:18-25 Longing to See God Honored Intro: Does anyone remember the TV show “Welcome back Cotter?” It was a sitcom about a teacher who returned to work in the city high school he had graduated from. Well, one time, Cotter and John Travolta got into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crown Him Lord Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007

In our text, Jesus is described in various ways: 1- He is the Savior 2- He is the creator 3- He is the Head man

INTRO.- ILL.- It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of the jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Jesus said “No one comes to the Father except by me.” It is clear then that not all religions are equal; that not all religions are true; and that not all religions lead us to God. Those that reject Christ lead us away from him.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our pluralistic society today, we often hear people say that what someone believes in isn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Monogamous Marriage Matters

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

Why did God say no to adultery?

INTRODUCTION Why did God say no to adultery? Is it just another example of God being a narrow minded spoil sport? Isn’t he human? Can’t he feel that you may no longer love your marriage partner and that you profoundly love someone else? And doesn’t God understand, since he made us, what human love ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: *other

Places To Find Joy Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul teaches us from prison where true JOY can be found

PLACES TO FIND JOY: In relationships with other believers Philippians 1:1-8 Philippi was located in the area of Macedonia –now the northern most province of GREECE/ bordering Albania In ancient times it was in a gold mining area. After 400 B.C., Philip II of Macedon seized the mines, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Not Rules And Superstition Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008

True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Rise Up O Men Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Many wrongly conclude that church is for women and children. They conclude that it’s not manly to be religious. That idea is as false as anything can be. But that doesn’t keep many from believing it. I want to set the record straight by highlighting t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Rise Up, O Men of God 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today, we salute our Fathers. In the process, we want to honor all of our guys. This is a much needed emphasis in our day. Many wrongly conclude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Psalm 71:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jars Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 10, 2008

We are jars of clay through whom God comforts others.

Title: Jars of Caring Text: II Corinthians 1:3-7 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” through whom God works. We are stewards of the presence of God… we exist so that others may see the glory of God in us and working through us. We are also stewards of the God’s comfort. We exist to share from our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 28, 2004

The importance of Jesus Christ in our quest for peace and freedom. Memorializing the sacrifice of Jesus as our Christ who gave us the freedom that we defend war after war.

MEMORIAL DAY 2004 Remembering the sacrifices for our freedom EPH 5:30-32 From Jamestown to Plymouth; from the French and Indians to the struggle for independence; from the wars to end all wars to the present skirmish in Iraq, millions have laid down their lives to make us free. I lost uncles in WW ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 4, 2007

Submission - Not a popular subject in America. Perhaps we misunderstand Biblical Submission.Whatever is our life circumstances, we can still act in a way that treats others well.

Note To Reader: This is the first sermon on the subject of submission. A companion sermon is found under the name - Submission: The Power of a Tender Heart Submission – its not a popular subject here in America. Can you think of a popular song or a movie or even a recent best selling book on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ordinance Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

This is the 7th in a series over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinance of marriage.

Genesis (Pt. 7) (The Ordinance of Marriage) Text: Genesis 2:18-25 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we looked at the first covenant between God and man, we saw that God had told Adam to do certain things, and that he would be rewarded for those things. We also saw that God forbid Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Human Response To Divine Self-Revelation

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Sep 18, 2010

What should be the appropriate response of human beings when God reveals Himself?

HUMAN RESPONSE TO DIVINE SELF – REVELATION INTRODUCTION There used to be a man who had the passion to see and experience God in an intimate way. He used to pray like this always: “Lord, please reveal yourself to me”. As he prayed like this, one night he saw a dream. In that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

The Beauty of Brokenness Matthew 5:4 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God blessed (makarious): supremely happy. Secret #2: Brokenness brings healing. So what secret keeps us from being genuinely broken? Fear of consequences When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Preach Christ Without The Scripture?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2014

Paul did not quote Scripture to the Athenians in his sermon. But his sermon was Scriptural

Can You Preach Christ Without the Scripture? Acts 17:14-34 Introduction It had been a most strenuous journey for Paul. He had responded to the man in the Macedonian vision and came over to preach Jesus. At Philippi, he and Silas had been beaten for the faith and cast into prison. Even so, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:14-34, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible