Sermons on Being Bold For Jesus:

The Dangers Of Legalism

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affliction Of Affluence

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:13-21 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 1, 2025

“Living good” requires believers to live in a way that contributes towards people not being condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 31st August 2025 1 Peter 4:7-19 “Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming” I have attended many funerals, and I have also been the celebrant at many funerals. An interesting dynamic that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Identity - Removing The Mask Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

This is a sermon that pleads with people to be bold enough to be real! Urging them to remove the masks that we so frequently wear.

TEXT: Acts 5:1-11; Ephesians 2:1-10 TITLE: Removing the Mask in Church SERIES: Identity Part 1 TOPIC: Genuine Christianity OCCASION: Burnside Christian October 26, 2008 PROP.: Let’s take off our masks with one another and be real as together we figure life out. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 4, 2022

Nicodemus had been confronted with the fact that his religious zeal will not make him righteous before God. It is only by being "born again" through the work of Jesus Christ for the remission of our sins that we are forgiven and restored to a true relationship with God.

The mark of a true learner is his or her willingness to be corrected of an erroneous belief or idea that would tend to deter them from seeking the truth about a subject of interest or topic of discussion. They are not so immovable in their thinking to where they refuse to consider anything else ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 24:4-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Isaiah 45:22, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Striving As A Good Soldier

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009

Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

All the boldness and knowledge in the world will not keep a man from going down in defeat if he lacks self-control.

In 1949 the Honorable Harold R. Medina was the judge who presided at the trial of 11 communists charged with plotting to overthrow our government by force. In his book Power To Become Lewis Dunnington gives an account of an interesting sidelight to that great trial. For 9 months the judge was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Jesus Is . . . The Great High Priest! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 15, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews, with the theme, Jesus Is . . . !

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 4:14-16 July 16, 2017 Have you ever had something happen to you which is not so good? You tell the story to someone, hoping to gain a little support and comfort. But the words you hear are - - - “Oh, I know just how you feel.” Really, you know how I feel? Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Until Christ Is Formed In You”: Multiplying Jesus In Us And Through Us

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 8, 2025

This is a message at a pastors retreat, meant to pull together key aspects of the training in this event. The event was focussed on multiplication of disciples, and this message is focussed on Christ being formed, or multiplied, in us

“Until Christ Is Formed in You”: Multiplying Jesus in Us and Through Us Text: Galatians 4:19; Colossians 3:1–17 After all we’ve experienced so far on this retreat, I thought it would be good for us to reflect on the multiplication of Christ—both within our own lives and within His people, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Empowers For Witnessing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025

The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness, supernatural utterance, and divine ability to witness Christ effectively to the world.

THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS FOR WITNESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” — Acts 2:4 Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49; John 14:26; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024

I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassador In Chains

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 8, 2025

True strength isn’t power or control, but courage — the boldness to speak Christ’s truth even in chains.

Good MORNING. Paul’s description of himself as an ambassador in chains led me to one of history’s most underrated stories, so let’s start there. It was a long time ago, the year 1219. Everyone was dirty back then. It was the middle of the 5th crusade, a great war between Europe and Islam, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

The True Corner Post Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores knowing God personally, encouraging energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and finding contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to open the rich treasure chest of God’s Word together. We are not here by accident. We are here by divine appointment, called together by the One who has written our stories and holds ...read more

Topics: Staying Strong, Not Going Well