Sermons on Being Enslaved:

What's On Your Tree?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 24, 2016

Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ - being more than just Church - but a Church that bears life giving fruit - fruit that a sin broken world needs and desires

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalms 63:1-8 and Isaiah 55:1-9 Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ Proposition: In Luke 13:1-9 we find the Parable of the Barren Tree. Jesus speaks of an 1. Inspection and an Indictment 2. An Intercession and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Hypocrites - The Best Argument Against Salvation Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 5, 2016

Message seven shows hypocrites lead many people to doubt the reality of church member's claims and their need of accepting Jesus. It defines what a hypocrite is and what our response should be.

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle MESSAGE 7 THE BEST ARGUMENT AGAINST SALVATION - HYPOCRITES “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

From The Transfiguration Of Christ To The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 10, 2016

How God brings about the transformation of the Christians. This is much more dramatic, and a much bigger change than what is believed, and the transformation is permanent, changing us into a Christ like being, if only we new.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th February 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Psalm 71:1-6 ??? “Please be seated, and join me in a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2016

As we think about this event, it makes sense to me that there are four groups of people present at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and each of them have a different motivation for being there and sheds light on their hearts.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? JOHN 12:12-19 [Palm Sunday 2016] INTRODUCTION… cnn.com/2016/03/13/politics/thomas-dimassimo-donald-trump-protester-interview/ It is election season so there is much going on in the news about the candidates and the rallies that they hold. I heard about a rally that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Religious? (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2017

In the beginning of James 1:27, James highlights that part of pure religion in the eyes of God is looking after orphans and widows in their distress. Let's take a look at why this would be an indicator of being truly religious.

ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part two) Recap: James 1:26, "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." We looked at chapter three and realized why James highlighted the tongue-because it's the hardest to tame. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 24:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"All You Need Is Love"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 13, 2017

According to writers it is the one topic that everyone wants to hear-being sung about-never goes out of style-always matters. In fact the Beatles wrote that all you need is love. Nothing else.

“All you need is Love” 1st John 4: 7-21 It would be virtually impossible to determine the number of love songs that have been written across the years. Lionel Richie wrote endless love. The Bee Gees wrote how deep is your love? Whitney Houston sang I will always love you. Google says it cannot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having Good Roots

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022

What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say.

God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit­ bearing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 4 Messages Of The Empty Tomb

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2022

The Empty Tomb, instead of being an embarrassment, is an unshakable witness to the resurrection of Jesus! It quiets our fears, confirms our sins forgiven, promises a new start, and guarantees immortality! Ends with illus. of the Glittering Cross.

THE 4 MESSAGES OF THE EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-6; 36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a Church musician that overslept on Easter morning. At 6:30 the church had an early service. The pastor called at 6:31. She got to the church 10 minutes later and started playing. 2. The following ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You One Of God’s Dependents?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Every year folks make preparations to fill out their tax returns. It is something that we are forced to do, even though many times we disagree with how our tax money is being spent.

Illus: I heard about a letter that was sent to a taxpayer from the IRS: "I'm afraid we can't allow you to deduct last year's tax as a bad investment." Illus: Much has been said about paying taxes: • April is always a difficult month for Americans. Even if your ship comes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bread And Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2024

If you want God to feel at home with you, eat the bread that He offers and bask in His light. In other words, receive Jesus into the core of your being, because Jesus is that bread and Jesus is that light.

One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt, and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally worn-out Bible. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-40, Leviticus 24:5-9, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 3:20, John 6:48, John 6:51, 1 Peter 2:2, Revelation 21:22-24, John 1:4-5, John 1:9-12, John 3:19-20, John 8:12, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You See?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 4, 2024

What do you see? I see a lot of Jeremiah’s entering God's seasons. A lot of Esther’s in the secular world are being pulled into God's plan.

Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” Jeremiah 1:11 What do you see? I see a lot of Jeremiah’s entering God's seasons. A lot of Esther’s in the secular world are being pulled into God's plan. A lot of Jonah’s are being sent to God’s Nineveh. A wave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11

Put Christ Back In The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

What is the greatest cause of disbelief in Jesus Christ and Atheism in the world today? Is it due to the lack of miracles being performed today – NO, could it be due to the sin of the world that is running so rampant today – NO.

Put Christ Back in the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRO: - A story my father told during one of his sermons many years ago went like this. A man dirty and smelled bad but loved the Lord walked into this church on Sunday morning walked down the isle and sat on the front row, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Fiery Prophet Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 20, 2024

Elijah was an ordinary human being but was a powerful Man of God, prophet of God. He was demanding prophet, but was demeaning sometimes. However he was deemed to be prophet of his days. Where are those Elijah’s today?

Theme: Fiery Prophet Text: 1 Kings 17:1-6   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever! Introduction Elijah means ‘Yahweh is my God’. He is known as Eliyyahu in Hebrew, and Elias in Greek. The feminine name is Eliana. Elijah lived during the ninth century B.C. He appears 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting Or Fleeing Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2022

This Psalm is thought to have been written during the times when David was in the courts of Saul and he was being tempted to flee; and not trust in God but to believe that his safety was only dependent upon his actions.

I. FACING THE TEMPTATION TO FLEE A. People may be used to advise us wrongly (v. 1-3). 1. They were undermining David’s confidence in the Lord. 2. Just like Rabshakeh did to Jerusalem in Hezekiah’s day. 3. People who cannot see things from a spiritual perspective will advise us from their point of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist