Sermons about Benevolent Dictators

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

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When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

First Commandment (1 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

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With this sermon we are beginning a series of messages on the TEN COMMANDMENTS.

Before we preach on the commandments themselves we need to consider why God gave Israel these commandments. It has been stated by many that of all the documents that have ever been written not one has been more important than the TEN COMMANDMENTS. The commandments were not imposed on Israel by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Call To Revival - God’s Prophetic Revelations

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2020

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Today's message is a continuation of the message "God's Call to Revival - Ezra." This message looks at the prophetic revelations brought out by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.

God’s Call to Revival God’s Prophetic Revelations *** Watch: https://youtu.be/RvyzjObDB6g Last week we looked at the return of the Jews to God’s Promised Land under the leadership of Ezra, along with Zerubbabel, and Jeshua. They just finished 70 years of Babylonian captivity, and what we looked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6, Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Grace Wins Every Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

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Grace delivered victory at the cross and Grace has been winning ever since, for everyone willing to embrace and accept the gift of Grace!

Grace Wins Every Time As I sit here this morning pondering what I have witnessed in the last 48 hours. The main thought resonating most with my spirit, are the words to an old hymn of the church. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Joshua 24:15, Romans 5:15-21, Hebrews 13:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

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"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Who. What. Where. When. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 30, 2025

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The first two verses of 1 Peter equip us to understand the big picture of the Peter's letters, particularly the emphasis that disciples are elect foreigners dispersed among the nations who are called to not just fit it.

NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 29th June 2025 1 Peter 1:1-2 “Who. What. Where. When.” You can listen to this, all all NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Today we are going to start a new sermon series. Over the next 3 months we are going to make our way through the books ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2002

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What conclusions can we draw from these enigmatic words of Jesus?

Gunthorpe 20-10-02 Mt. 22:15-22: “Render unto Caesar’s the things that are Caesars and to God the things that are of God” (Mt. 22:21) I would like to look at our Gospel lesson today. On the face of it, it seems a simple story, but there is a lot of skulduggery ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

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A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

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A lesson designed to encourage better Christian living.

FOCUS FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: At the close of last Sunday morning’s lesson we posed the question, "What will we do with our lives in the New Year?" There are many possible answers. Continue life as usual – work, sports, family, vacation, pay bills. Most if not all of those are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 Fruit Of Spirit Joy Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

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We look at the fruit of the Spirit JOY.

#2 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Text: Nehemiah 8:10 --for the JOY of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Someone Is Watching You Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

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People are watching us all the time to see how a Christian responds in all situations, may they see ou dependance upon the Lord.

1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7 VCC September 27, 1998 Someone is Watching You Introduction 2:11,12, We are encouraged to act a certain way, live, think, believe different than the world around us. living as aliens and strangers, with a mission, a purpose, knowing our destiny. Someone is watching us walk by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 23

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

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Lesson 23

"...Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven..." Our Father has a name we must hallow, He has a kingdom which must be established, and in addition, He has a will we must obey. Obeying the will of God is the natural result of His kingdom rule being established in our hearts. Or as Arthur ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 23, 2002

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A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday Sermon John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Servanthood 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5* Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. 16* Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Joyful Stress

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

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Dealing with stress in a godly way

JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

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Nehemiah waited on God and when he saw the open door he was not afraid to take the step of faith. It could have cost him his job and even his life but he was prayed up and ready.

Nehemiah (#2 message in our study of Nehemiah) Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Timing dictates the order things happen and it also sets the pace by which it happens. 1. Recognize God’s timing 2. Accept God’s timing 3. Get in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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