Sermons on Benefits Of Righteousness:

How To Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation - Matt. 4:1-11

How to Let Jesus Deliver You From Temptation – Matt. 4:1-12 Avoid temptations of all types by fixing your eyes on Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. Illustration: A young Indiana college student won a competition for performing the most outlandish stunt to earn a prize of $10,000.00 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 1 Conviction Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART I – CONVICTION JOHN 16:7-14 INTRODUCTION: In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s a shift in preaching and evangelism took place that has caused a crisis in Christianity. What has been termed as "easy believism" permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Stress-Free Life

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

Looking at how David coped with stress and the importance of trusting God in all things.

How to Live a Stress-Free Life JCC 18.10.09 pm Psalm 4 In this psalm David begins with God and ends with God v1 and v6-8 He is seen talking to God, men and to himself Stress is one of the world’s biggest problems Everyone has stress at some point in life We live in a very stressful or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Dependence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010

The Word of God teaches us that man can do nothing apart from God. As believers we are to recognize our union with Him and demonstrate our understanding of our dependence in both word and deed.

Our Dependence John 15:5 The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The words freedom and liberty do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Management: The Source Of Conflict

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2003

Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a Confronter. That’s not because He hates us, but because He loves us. Bare in your mind, that Jesus never is the cause or source of a confrontation. What in us is the source of conflict in our own live

Conflict Management: The Source of Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com These verses can be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible to explain. I know that many of you will agree with me. Let see this verses in its proper context: 34 Think not that I am come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2009

God is calling everyone from everywhere through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to what??? The obedience of faith... What is that all about? Let’s see what Romans says.

Our Wednesday night New Year’s lock-in was a wonderful experience. This was the best way to bring in the New Year I have ever experienced! The last few years I have tried to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. and dream in the new year. The very last thing I care to do is watch a two ton ball of lights be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disciple’s Life: Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 30, 2011

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus

The Disciple’s Life: Treasure Hunt Matthew 6:19-34 How many of you have ever done a treasure hunt. Not sailing around the Caribbean looking for sunken ships with their holds full of gold and jewels or scouring islands for buried chests filled with the same, but the game. If I remember right, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: *other

The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014

What does true holiness look like?

Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

His Resurrection: A Call To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 7, 2017

When we were saved, we became spiritually identified with Christ in His death, His burial and His resurrection. It was then that we died to our old life of sin, and we were spiritually resurrected to the new life we now have in Christ.

HIS RESURRECTION: A CALL TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Study Text: Ephesians 4:17-24, 2 Corinthians 5: 17 Introduction: - When we were saved, we became spiritually identified with Christ in His death, His burial and His resurrection. It was then that we died to our old life of sin, and we were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

“be Steadfast” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2012

Malachi concludes his prophecy with words of encouragement for the faithful few in israel.

(READ TEXT) We find that even in the unfaithful and unbelieving Israel of Malachi’s day, there was a faithful, believing remnant that God had made note of (verse 16). Malachi addresses this last portion of his book to them. “Lord, I need You to help me to see satisfactions in service, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Mountains Of Influence In Society: Government & Family Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

I love talking about these seven mountains of influence in society. It’s really interesting to dig into this stuff. But unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and today we talk about the last two hills, government and family.

I love talking about these seven mountains of influence in society. It’s really interesting to dig into this stuff. But unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and today we talk about the last two hills, government and family. First, the hill of government. What a pertinent topic, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

1 Peter 3:15

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 5, 2017

This is a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15 and the need for Scripture memorization in order to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.

Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3:8-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Suffering for doing good NIV Suffering for righteousness’ sake ESV When you are wronged ISV Suffering for doing right NRSV/CEV To be sure, no one likes suffering. Suffering is unpleasant. We usually think of suffering ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 15:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Religion, Reformation, Or Relationship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

What matters is not what religion you are or cleaning up your act. What matters is your relationship with Christ.

Religion, Reformation, or Relationship Matthew 12:34b-50 Traditionally, on New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions. About 85% of those made are for some form of self-improvement. While most of those who make resolutions are sincere, only 8% ever achieve their goal. How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 18, 2021

Jesus uses the word blessed nine times in these opening verses. Clearly there is a significant emphasis on being blessed. He reveals the presence and assurance of blessing to those who follow Him.

The Beatitudes of Christ (Part 1) Matthew 5: 3-12 Our text begins the great discourse of Jesus, His preaching of The Sermon on the Mount. His powerful message began with what has become commonly known as the “Beatitudes.” The term beatitude comes from Latin and literally means “happiness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist