Sermons on Authentic History:

Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 1, 2025

“Living good” requires believers to live in a way that contributes towards people not being condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 31st August 2025 1 Peter 4:7-19 “Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming” I have attended many funerals, and I have also been the celebrant at many funerals. An interesting dynamic that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The Great Commission is to be a guiding force in the life of the church

Mission Possible Matthew 28.16-20 July 27, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Mission Impossible: Ethan Hunt, breaks into special room at CIA, detects sound, motion, heat, ect , impossible task that can not be done, mission is given before the work can begin II. Impossible Tasks: mowing my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

I Can't Get Any Respect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018

Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Laid Up For You Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment John 13:34-35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2024

In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian community. Let us explore how this commandment, rooted in truth, has the power to transform lives and relationships.

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of understanding the transformative power of love, as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Hypocrisy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

Hypocrisy is the act of pretending to be something one is not, especially in matters of faith and morality. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, exposing their focus on outward appearances while neglecting inner purity.

Title: THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 23:25-28 Supporting Texts: Luke 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 26:24-26, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Hypocrisy is the act of pretending to be something one is not, especially in matters of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Luke 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 26:24-26, Galatians 6:7-8, James 1:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In God's Love: Transformed By Truth 1 John 4:13-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

1 John 4:13-15 speaks to the profound truth of our relationship with God and how we are transformed by His love. We will explore three key points: the proof of the Spirit, the testimony of Jesus, and the declaration of faith.

Living in God's Love: Transformed by Truth 1 John 4:13-15 Introduction: Today, we are diving into a powerful passage from the apostle John. 1 John 4:13-15 (NLT) says, “And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-15, Romans 8:16, John 1:34, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Two Things..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

"Stop every day and look at the size of God". Good advice for us all. There’s something else to think about as well. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Want answers just ask a teen, they know everything. Well almost everything. Everyone has their limitations. Even God? Well, Yes and No. I don’t want anyone to get the impression that I believe that our God is incapable of anything, He is the God of the IMPOSSIBLE. However, I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Sees Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 29, 2025

You feel unseen. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain invisible to those around you. But one name changes everything: El Roi, the God who sees you.

THE GOD WHO SEES Week 4: I AM Series - From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Genesis 16:13 Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13 INTRODUCTION Picture a young Egyptian woman walking alone through the scorching wilderness. No water. No protection. No hope. Her name is Hagar. She fled from abuse and mistreatment. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, John 10:14, Genesis 16:9, Deuteronomy 8:2, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Exodus 3:1-2, 1 Samuel 23:14, Matthew 4:1-2, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Jonah 1:3, John 21:15-17, Genesis 16:15, Psalm 33:18, Exodus 3:7, Genesis 29:32, Exodus 2:25, Psalm 56:8, Genesis 16:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:19, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Matthew 10:29-31, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 139:1-4, Romans 8:26-27, Proverbs 15:3, Job 34:21, 1 John 3:20, Romans 8:1, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Psalm 32:8, Hosea 2:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, Jonah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Attitudes Developed Through Feetwashing And Communion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

There are several things that Christians can learn by participating in feetwashing and communion. Here are seven.

Seven attitudes that are developed through feetwashing and communion: 1. Feetwashing. (John 13:1-17) a. Service. (John 13:5; Matthew 20:25-28) b. Humility. (John 13:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11) c. Obedience. (John 13:12-17; Luke 5:1-11) 2. Communion. (1 Corinthians 11:20-34) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"No Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2006

Are we heeding the call of God on our lives?

“No Boundaries” Jonah 1:1-7, 15-17, 2:10, 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org According to a famous parable: There once was a fishing village on the shore of a great lake stocked full of fish. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist