Sermons on Barton W Stone:

Worship Works Wonders

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2016

The greatest gift we can give Jesus this Christmas is our worship.

Worship Works Wonders Text: Luke 2:6-20 Introduction 1. “Dear Ladies, We know you mean well. We know you think you know best. But enough is enough. We have suffered in silence for too long. Having shared our pain with one another, we husbands hereby step out of the shadows and open our hearts. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004

Building your life on Jesus.

A FIRM FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 On what have you built your life? What exactly does your faith, family, and future rest on ? Have you built on a firm foundation that’s unshakable ,unmoveable , or shifting sand that’s shifts with every storm? Today we live in a world were many are DEMORALIZED, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Useless Gifts

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue.

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue. Intro.: 1. Illust. General Robt. E. Lee was once asked what he thought of a fellow officer in the Confederate Army--an officer who had made some mean-spirited remarks about him. Lee thought for a moment, then rated him as being very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Maybe It Will Be Today!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 1, 2020

A sermon on the Rapture.

“MAYBE IT WILL BE TODAY!” 1 Thess. 4:13-18 FBCF – 5/31/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you looking forward to? Maybe in our present climate, you might say that you’re looking forward to this pandemic being over. Or that you’re looking forward to being back on campus for our corporate worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2018

Just as fall turns to winter we can Leave the Old behind. But in order to do this we must: 1) Forsake our Former life (Galatians 4:8), 2) Understand our Present Life (Galatians 4:9) and 3) Live for our Future Life (Galatians 4:10-11)

As we come to the final season of the year, it tends to be a time of extremes. We are called to more events, to buy more and decorate more than the rest of the year combined. People will also go to personal extremes. Those who have been able to control spending, drinking and personal habits, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Other

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 20, 2022

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a message of 1) Power (Romans 1:16b), 2) Salvation (Romans 1:16c), 3) Faith (Romans 1:16d), and 4) Righteousness (Romans 1:17).

Romans 1:16–17. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Other

O Little Town Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #3: God’s greatest Gift came: to a little town; through a humble family; as a helpless infant

O Little Town Christmas Carol Series #3 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 5:2-5 INTRODUCTION: Christmas doesn’t fall on Sunday very often. Are we the only ones who thought, “Christmas is on Sunday!?! How can we do our Christmas Morning “thing” if we have to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Days Of Noah - Birth Pains For The End Times Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023

An introduction to studying Bible Prophecy and the current state of our world.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Why Prophecy? Although prophecy constitutes almost one-third of the Bible, its importance is constantly downplayed by those who dismiss it as having no practical significance or by those who object to it on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Brethren

To Know Him

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004

How to know Jesus VS knowing of Jesus.

TO KNOW HIM PHILLIPPIANS 3 THIS MORNING I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION. DO YOU “KNOW HIM” ?…REALLY KNOW HIM ? CHRISTIANS CAN BE UNIQUE TO SAY THE LEAST! THINK ABOUT IT, CHRISTIANS BUY & WEAR SOME OF THE STRANGEST THINGS…. T-SHIRTS, COFFEE CUPS, TAGS, BUMPER STICKERS, READ ABOUT HIM, SING ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005

We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Unraveled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 26, 2020

In Ephesians 3:1–13 the apostle Paul leads us to focus on five aspects of the divine mystery of Oneness in Christ. Here we see its: 1) Prisoner (Ephesians 3:1–4), 2) Plan (Ephesians 3:5–6), 3) Preaching (Ephesians 3:7–9), 4) Purpose (Ephesians 3:10–11), and its 5) Privileges (Ephesians 3:12–13).

Ephesians 3:1-13 [3:1]For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- [2]assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, [3]how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. [4] When you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

Pergamos: The Compromising Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2009

Like Pergamos, today’s church seems to keep only a moderate distance from the world, but both the world AND the church are moving downhill in tandem, and further away from Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Rev. 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pergamos.html [map] Before 1974, there was a huge portion of land in the northern part of Australia that belonged to the superstitious Aborigines. That land was covered w/ green ants. The Aborigines believed that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist