Sermons on Belief Vs Apostasy:

Conceal Vs. Confess PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13, James 1:22-24

Topics: Don't Hide Sin

Worship Vs. Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the importance of prioritizing worship over worry, as illustrated by the story of Mary and Martha in the book of Luke.

Good morning, church family. We're going to dive into a powerful scripture today from the book of Luke that will challenge us to examine our priorities, our worries, and the way we worship. It's a familiar story but I want us to look at it with fresh eyes. It's all about two sisters, Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Approaches To Life

Stuff Vs. Simplicity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to find contentment in God, appreciate simplicity, and practice gratitude, regardless of their circumstances, as they seek first the kingdom of God and rely on His strength.

Good morning, friends! I'm so glad you've chosen to spend part of your day here with us. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into two powerful passages that are just as relevant today as they were when they were penned by the apostle Paul and recorded by the disciple Matthew. We're going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Contentment

Tongues Vs Prophecy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to talk about an exciting piece of Scripture from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This passage touches on the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church. In his book "Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25

Topics: Edify, Others

The Preacher Vs The Politician PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores the struggle of living out Christian ideals through the biblical narrative of Felix and Paul, emphasizing the hope found in a clear conscience.

Good morning, family of God. We gather here today, hearts open, minds ready, spirits eager. We're here for fellowship, for worship, for truth. A place of hope. A place of faith. A place of love. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn to the Book of Acts today. Acts 24, verses 22 through 26. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-26

Topics: Clear Conscience

Sheep Vs. Goats PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' judgment, the contrast between the righteous and unrighteous, and the reasons for their eternal destinies based on their actions towards the needy. Key

Good morning, dear beloved. Isn't it a wonderful day that the Lord has made? A day filled to the brim with His grace and mercy, a day in which we can gather together, in His name, to bask in His word. Today, we are here to ponder upon a passage that brings to light the profound teachings of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Final Judgement, Readiness

Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Topics: Crisis Response

Soul Searching

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 1: 1 – 19

Jeremiah 1: 1 – 19 Soul Searching 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 3 It came also in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Church Needs Now

Contributed by William Blount on Nov 2, 2008

With the winds of change, and erosion of truth, the church is in desperate need of biblical truth.

What the Church Needs Today Col. 2:6-7 Col 2:1-9 2:1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believing “out Of Yourself” And Into Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 28, 2015

Seeing is not always believing. The Jews who witnessed Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000 did not understand the truth about Jesus-that He was the manna from heaven in the flesh.

"Believing “Out of Yourself” and Into Christ:" John 6:22-34 John 6 contains 71 verses and includes 2 days in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus fed the 5,000, He sent His disciples out ahead of Him while He spent time alone with His Father. Last week we had the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Or Aint's Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Believe In God? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 18, 2018

How Can I Believe in God? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 15, 2018

How Can I Believe in God? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 15, 2018 Main point: To help engage some of the reasonable basis for believing in God….while recognizing that it is a relationship between ourselves as finite and God as infinite which cannot reduced merely to our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Islam Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 11, 2010

Looks at some facts and background of Islam and compares it to Biblical Christianity

Islam vs. Biblical Christianity What’s the difference? Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. We are at the front end of a series called Faithology that is helping us to compare other religions to Biblical Christianity and to help us know the truth of what we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram's Belief For Our Benefit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2023

Abram's response to God offers us several questions to consider: Do we follow God’s calling as He leads us? Do we take time to reflect on what God has done? Do we follow God obediently? And, do we allow ourselves to be centered to God’s will and calling?

Alpha and Omega, Part 17 Abram’s Belief for our Benefit Genesis 12:1-9 (focus on vv.4-9) Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we saw our lead into God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, John 14:1-3, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational