Sermons on B Epiphany 1:

Building On The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 8, 2020

To build our lives on anything less than a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ is the very height of madness.

BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:21-29. In the end, there will be those who PROFESS, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and in your name have cast out demons, and in your name done many wonderful works?” to whom Jesus will PROFESS, “I never knew you: depart from me, you (all) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asleep At The Wheel 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:1 regarding paying careful attention to God speaking through Christ

Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. Opening illustration: In Oct 2009 a Northwest Airlines flight missed it’s intended destination by 150 miles at 37K feet over the earth. No radio contact could be made, flight controllers in several airports ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Christ #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 John - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Introduction to 1 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang on the door, • Then her husband entered the room bringing in the post, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class which read; • “Dear Mrs Fisher, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith #1 Series

Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Apr 17, 2002

This is a study of faith from the book of Hebrews chapter 11.

Keeping the Faith#1 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Introduction. There is a close relationship between faith and hope. Faith is something you believe in. Hope is something you expect. And so our faith, or belief, is the substance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

What can we learn form the Christmas gifts of Jesus?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1 December 7, 2008 A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Coming King

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2015

In Revelation 1:7-8 John presents five truths about His second coming and answers these questions in considering its 1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8).

As the end of the year approaches, it is natural to consider what comes next. We spend so much time considering the birth of Christ. But for every time the Bible mentions the first coming of Christ, it mentions the second coming 8 times. Despite the scoffers who deny the Second Coming (2 Pet. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2018

In Galatians 1:10–12 the Apostle Paul shows presenting the Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People (Gal. 1:10); 2) A Human Centered Message (Gal.1:11); nor a 3) A Human Devised Message (Gal. 1:12a), but a 4) Christ Centered Message (Gal.1:12b).

Canada is presently in a fierce diplomatic fight with Saudi Arabia. The government’s confrontation over several human rights issues has resulted in Saudi Arabia, to cut off diplomatic ties, withdraw students and begin a trade war. Critics say that this conflict is over the issue of Saudi Arabia ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Signs - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 1 I. Introduction 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. It seems that everywhere Jesus went He did miracles. I have no issue with that. He is the Son of God He should do miracles, right? That is what deity does! My issue with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Shattered Commitments Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 21, 2020

Here in Lent we explore stones. We begin today with the shattering of the commitment between God and God's people. Let us take up our stones and walk to the freedom of Easter and the rolling back of the stone.

Exodus 32 =:1--24 NRSV When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24, Exodus 19:5-7, Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 62:1-2, Exodus 31:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witness: Prepares #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patrones, Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 4, 2009

Una investigación sobre los patrones humanos que nos mantienen con pasión de seguir a Cristo, junto con Pablo de la enseñanza bíblica por la realización de la perspectiva adecuada.

Filipenses 4:4-4:14 PATRONES Dillon Burroughs "Hermanos, sigan todos mi ejemplo, y fíjense en los que se comportan conforme al modelo que les hemos dado." Filipenses 3:17 (NVI) El Plan Humanos (Filipenses 3:4 b-6) 4 Yo mismo tengo motivos para tal confianza. Si cualquier otro cree tener motivos ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011

Is the Church really salt and light in our society

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Body Of Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 9, 2020

1 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

'The BODY Of CHRIST'-I—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: ?Has anyone here ever had to go to multiple medical doctors?... ?Has anyone here ever had to be referred to a ‘specialist’? A ‘specialist’ is a medical doctor who specializes in or is an expert in a certain area of the body—an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist