Sermons on Baptism:

The Basic Teachings Of Jesus—he’s Enough

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 27, 2020

Evangelist Tommy Tenney once stated—“The gospel of Jesus Christ is a practical gospel that is as concerned with doing something as it is with being something...

The Basic Teachings Of Jesus—He’s Enough. John 14:23-27NIV Evangelist Tommy Tenney once stated—“The gospel of Jesus Christ is a practical gospel that is as concerned with doing something as it is with being something. Good works won’t get you into heaven, but once you receive new life from Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secret Ambition

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Week Two Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13, Matthew 19:15, Luke 2:37, Jonah 3:5, Esther 4:1-4, Acts 13:2, Matthew 6:16-18, Romans 4:13-25, 2 Samuel 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Four Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Confession is not so much a requirement for believers as it is an opportunity for restoration of fellowship after offending our holy God. Christians are a confessing people!

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-11, James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Five Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"forgiveness"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 2, 2019

Forgive as Jesus forgave. We must forgive others if we want forgiveness.

SOTM “Forgiveness” Matthew 6:14-15 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2019

Let’s look at this account from several different angles (Adapted from Robert Shannon's book, "Christ Above All")

HoHum: There was a shipwreck off the coast of Evanston, Illinois, many years ago. The students of Northwestern University came to the rescue. One student, Edward Spenser, personally saved the lives of 17 persons that day. Years later a reporter was writing a follow up story on the event, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ghostly Gains! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 4 - Ghostly Gains I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) I have an announcement to make. Did you know that for the last 12 years if you have attended Passion Church you could have received a 25% discount at Walmart on any of your purchases and you could have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defining Moment In Our Lives

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jul 19, 2020

Life is built upon a series of defining moments, including moment of crisis, failure, sadness, success and joy. Although, it is easy to let emotions dictate our response during a defining moment, how we respond will shape our faith, our personality and determine the direction of our life.

Defining moment is a moment that defines something, such as success, failure, achievement, demise, talent, etc. It is a point at which the glory or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified. Defining moment can be a moment of crisis or a moment of breakthrough that turns a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28, Daniel 6:12-28, John 2:1-11, Mark 4:37-41, Mark 5:25-34, John 3:16-18, Job 2:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When Christians Die? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The powerful hope and assurance of eternal life that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is foundational to our faith and a reminder of our own mortality.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. As James H. Aughey once said, "Death to the Christian is the funeral of all his sorrows and evils, and the resurrection, of all his joys." With that in mind, let's read 1 Corinthians 15: ...read more

Topics: Afterlife

Wait For The Promise Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 13, 2024

How hard is it to wait when you are so ready to receive that which you know to be a very special gift?

“Wait For The Promise” Acts 1:4-8 When Christine was very young the Christmas present she so wanted was a “Cabbage Patch Doll.” She spoke of it often and said how much she wanted that doll, and I told her that I was going to give her a box of rocks instead. Well I needed to keep my word so I took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do That? - Church Membership Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 23, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 12:12-27 - Helps hearers to understand the importance of membership in a local, visible church body.

“WHY DO WE DO THAT? – CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 1 Cor. 12:12-27 FBCF – 1/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Let’s talk about the church. It’s not a social organization, although we certainly socialize & fellowship w/ each other. It’s not a civic organization, although we strive to impact our community in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-5, Colossians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Meaning Of Communion

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024

What did communion mean when Jesus’ performed it for the first time? It’s Aramaic cultural meaning will enhance today’s usage of the evennt.

The Original Meaning of Communion Luke 22:14-23 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And when the hour had come He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I say to you, I shall never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Road To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational