Sermons on Authoritative Sources:

Help Is On The Way SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

God is our source of help and assurance

Good morning/afternoon/evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, under the roof of our shared faith, united in our love for God and each other. Today, we gather to reflect on a message of hope, a message of assurance, a message that is as ...read more

Topics: Always Look To God

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace--A Weapon Against Satan

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

Learning where the Source of our peace is and how to draw from this Source when we are becoming robbed of our peace by Satan.

April, 2007 “Peace--A Weapon Against Satan” Psalm 23 INTRODUCTION: Living our daily lives at home, at work, or wherever we go during the week, our sense of peace is actually a weapon against Satan. The marketplace of our lives creates many opportunities to rob us of our peace. Stress on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012

We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Role Models: An Example Worth Following Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed lives earn the reputation of being a model worth imitating.

What types of role models have you chosen to follow in your life? We all have been impacted by a wide range of different people. Some of the examples have been good and helpful; others have been dangerous and harmful. We know that “bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Exploring The Supernatural: How To Really Experience Life Supernaturally

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 8, 2002

Surprising source of a strength for the Christian: his "thorn"

1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. 3And I know that this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2002

Christian hope, the source of it and the Nature of it and the Sphere of it.

INTRODUCTION: Hope and Love are things everyone needs. Hope gives you a direction otherwise you wander about lost. Some people hope for a large bank account for their old age, some hope for fame while they are young. Others hope just to be loved, and to find the capacity to love. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

The source of our light is found in Jesus Himself.

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. John 8:12. On the last day of the feast of Tabernacles some water from the Pool of Siloam had been poured out in the vicinity of the altar in the Temple. Jesus had made His appeal for the spiritually thirsty to come to Him and quench their thirst with living water (John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Would We Be Without Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

Jesus is our hope and the only source of salvation.

“Who is the most important person in the world?” Since 1927, Time magazine suggests the “Person of the year.” This used to be called “Man of the Year.” The following are examples of Time’s MAN of the YEAR awards: 2007 Vladimir Putin Time has included some notorious names. In 1979 the man of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Friends, Foes And Family Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 26, 2010

This sermon addresses the sources of opposition to the work of God.

Friends, Foes & Family Text: Mark 3:20-35 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians the apostle Paul once commented, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Isn’t that the truth? Last Sunday we saw how Jesus ministry was increasing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

Last time we looked at the Source of Stress...

Last time we looked at the Source of Stress. One night a guy takes his "first-date girlfriend" home. As she is about to go inside, the guy starts feeling a little macho. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her: "Sweet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Storms Of Life- Fear Not

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 11, 2019

A sermon about the source of fear and the strategies to defeat it

The Storms of Life Fear Not CCCAG June 9h, 2019 Scripture- Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: Open with Prayer Fears (Whiteboard) Today we will be talking about fear as one of the storms that come into our life. Fear can be the storm itself- an attack of the enemy of our souls or a byproduct of the storm. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God