Sermons on Being United:

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021

No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Hanging In There Through Anger Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

Anger is a God-given emotion. And all anger is not sin. But we need to control our anger so as not to destroy us from being the people God want us to be.

We are following the theme: Hanging in There. Tonight I want us to look at the subject, “Hanging in There Through Anger.” Thomas Jefferson once wrote some rules for living. “When angry count to ten before you speak, if very angry, count to a hundred.” Seventy-five years later, Mark Twain, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 28, 2017

There is a difference in being afraid and being bound by the "Spirit of Fear". This outline will help you shed light on this difference and help you help others get free from this debilitating spirit.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. Illustrative Story One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between The Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2012

Being between the Rock (Jesus Christ) and a hard place is the best and safest place we can be. It is where the Lord does His most amazing work in our lives.

Between a Rock and a Hard place Exodus chapter 14:10-14:14 Introduction- This mourning I want to talk about the hard spots that we face in our life. I don’t care who you are, there are times that we face obstacles and situations that are much bigger than we are. Those times that we need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Significance Of A New Creation-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2016

7 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-VII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Barefoot Gators... The lady expected the alligators to have/be something they didn’t or actually couldn’t! God RIGHTLY expects His people to have & be something they cannot have or be, apart from Him! A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2016

9 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-IX—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: ?How many of you have any Regrets?... Wish you had a ‘Fresh Start’, a ‘Clean Slate’? Wish you could leave ‘this little podunk town’? or Wish you could leave the ‘Rat Race’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2016

10 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-X—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: COLD WINTER PREDICTED Its Late fall & the Native American Indians on a reservation in North Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2016

11 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-XI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Isn’t It Obvious? While making rounds, a doctor points out an X-ray to a group of medical students. "As you can see," she says, "the patient limps because his left fibula & tibia are radically arched. Mr. Sanders, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 5, 2016

1 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-I—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: The key to our verses— 2Corinthians 5:9--6:10— is 2Cor. 5:17—“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Prov. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2016

3 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-III—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Yvonne & Patch’s doggie Nicotine Addiction: A changed life(no smoking/chewing) would give everyone in the house, including the dog, the opportunity to avoid disaster! A true Christian receives a new nature. Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist