Sermons on Being A True Friend:

How To Tell If Your Faith Is True. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

When you think of some Christian you greatly admire, you are usually thinking of their loving kindness and Christian actions, and not their views of the trinity. It is by behavior that we impress people with our Christian faith and not by our belief.

The passage we are looking at has been greatly misunderstood. Some have thought it contradicts what Paul says about being justified by faith. James says we are justified by works. They appear to be holding opposite views, but a close study of the words reveals that they are in perfect agreement. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005

Free,Free At Last

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes" !? 2 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

Happiness is connected to our attitudes and the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” II !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 <click> Last week in our message we shared four of the eight conditions required to enjoy happiness. The first was to be poor in spirit; second, to mourn; third, to be meek; and fourth, to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Live, Move And Have Our Being

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2022

Remember 6 things when facing life changing situations Outline from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/Your_Life_Belongs_To_God_Not_Cancer.pdf

HoHum: When I have a day off my wife asks me, “What is your plan for today?” I say, “I plan to live, move and have my being.” What I am saying is that I plan living today, enjoying the abundant and full life. I plan on moving, probably just moving from the couch to the refrigerator to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28, Acts 17:21-32, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 57:1-3, Philippians 4:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Manifested His Life To Be...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A.

INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A. The Life of God was Manifested to be Proclaimed (:1-2) 1. The Apostles Experienced God's Life First Hand 2. Assurance of God's Life Demands Proclamation B. The Life of God was Manifested to be Shared (:3) 1. Shared in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put

Introduction • Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put financial wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Worship: The How? The Who? The Why? Series

Contributed by Joel Jacob on Mar 3, 2021

True worship is defined by the priority we place on who God is in our lives and where God is on our list of priorities. True worship is a matter of the heart expressed through a lifestyle of holiness.

1. Worship: How do we approach it? Ephesians 4:17-31 Years ago when the billionaire Howard Hughes died, his company’s public relations director asked the casinos in Las Vegas, where Hughes owned multiple casinos, to show him respect by giving him a minute of silence. For an uncomfortable sixty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31, Colossians 3:12-17, Revelation 4:6-11

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be def

Introduction • Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be defined. • True ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider The True Glory Of Our King!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Oct 23, 2023

In His "state of humiliation" as theologians say, Jesus' glory was most deeply hidden! Through these verses from Colossians we are invited to see the true glory of King Jesus!

“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” All four of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) tell us about the written notice of the charge against Jesus—and for which Pontius Pilate crucified him. It’s a small but important detail from the Friday that we call good. Does anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Bread Of Life, The True Vine! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 6, 2012

Cameo sermon used at the start of a reflective evening on the last supper!

Jesus: The Bread of Life, The True Vine! The book of Exodus tells us that the people of Israel were to commemorate the festival of unleavened bread. We find that in the New Testament Jesus is with his disciples celebrating this festival, eating bread – discussing Jesus immediate future ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012

When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Son Of God: True Or False? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006

Part 1 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

[Much of the material in this sermon was taken from a sermon by Brian Mavis of SermonCentral.com.] Who was Jesus Christ? “Almost everyone who has heard of Jesus has developed an opinion about Him. This is to be expected, for He is not only the most famous person in world history, but also the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 26 - The True Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2023

Everyone wants to be blessed, but the question is, 'What are the true blessings of God?' Let us understand what these blessings are and also get to know the purpose for God's blessings on us.

We read in 1 Chronicles 4:10, “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 1:22, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 22:15-17, Genesis 22:17, Genesis 27:1-4, Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 27:33, Genesis 27:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other