Sermons on Bereans:

Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 19, 2023

This message looks at a prophecy given in 1965 that is being fulfilled in the Church today.

We’re going to begin tonight in First Timothy 4:1 and what I’m going to talk about has been on my heart for some time and it has to do with men and women who stand in the pulpit. When you understand how important a pastor is to a congregation, in terms of what he or she delivers to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 18:1-6, Galatians 1:6-9, Matthew 24:3-4, Acts 17:11, Matthew 24:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Glory Of God In The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 14, 2020

For many many years the ritualistic services were taking place, behind the veil, behind the façade of church programs, church offerings, church meetings the presence of God was not there.

Restoring the Glory of God in the Church After Covid-19 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Churches are beginning to open after several months of being closed due to Covid-19/Coronavirus. There are many changes that are in place or will be in place, social distancing will have a big ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9, James 1:27

Denomination: Apostolic

My Month Of Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Contract Say?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 7, 2021

You better not rewrite it. The better you know it the better it is for you and those you impact.

When I was training to be a Contract Specialist in South Carolina, my mentor, Art Nalley, always stressed one thing. “What does the contact say?’ That was second only to “Don’t worry about the mule going blind just load the wagon” when the workload was intense. That is a Mississippi adage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-46, Galatians 1:6-8, 2 Timothy 2:15-18, Ephesians 4:11-16, John 16:13-15, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Star Searc Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If we expect the coming year to be a good one, then we have to be committed to be searchers. Only searchers find the best. All of the lost and hidden stuff in the world is found by searchers.

On Columbus Day 1992 American scientist launched the greatest search in history. NASA called it Search For Extra Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI for short. Frank White in his book The Seti Factor tells us this project using radio scopes and newly developed computer technology was designed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

He Turns My Wailing Into Dancing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 3, 2016

God works deep in our lives to transform our deepest sorrow into an abiding joy. David knew this, despite that fact that he was one messed-up fella, and despite that parts of his life stunk. What's the journey from wailing to dancing, from despair to joy?

Sermon for Church at the Mission – July 3, 2016 The live version of this sermon is here: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/26627107/posts/1077921147 In God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether we're doing well or poorly, whether we're in deep despair or dancing on a mountain top, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The Church at Ephesus

“Losing Your First Love: The Church at Ephesus” Revelation 2 1/10/10 Intro: Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation. Here in this book, we find a message that is given to us by God to prepare us for the future. In chapter 1, we these words: the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inseparable Duo!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 23, 2017

The message focuses upon the spiritual similarities that exist between Christ the Bridegroom and the Church His Bride!!!

THE INSEPARABLE DUO!!! Crack!Crack!Crack! The whiplashes on the bared back of innocent ”Majnu” in the Laila-Majnu Movie (the Eastern Oriental equivalent of Romeo and Juliet) made me move uneasily in the Cine theatre seat (I was all of 10 years then in 1976). The background musical effect of that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4

Denomination: *other

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:12-20 - Message 15 – Paul’s Heart Was Outpoured For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Paul recounts his own bodily illness and looks again to labouring in birth to deliver the Galatians from the bondage of false teachers. Paul’s sensitivities are at the fore in this letter, and his love for the Galatians was yearning for their deliverance from error.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:12-20 - MESSAGE 15 – PAUL’S HEART WAS OUTPOURED FOR THE GALATIANS PART [A] - HUMBLED TO BECOME AS THE GALATIANS WERE {{Galatians 4:12 “I beg of you, brethren, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong”}} Paul tells them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Philippians 3:7, Galatians 4:13-15, Acts 16:6, James 2:1-4, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 4:16, Acts 18:23, Galatians 4:17, Galatians 4:18, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all parables?

; THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:3-9 ;Mk 4:3-9; Lk 8:4-8) Mathew 13:3. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

The Spirit As Fire Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God presents Himself as fire. Fire has many positive and helpful effects that reflect the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives.

Introduction: A. This past week, our nation has watched in horror as parts of the city of Los Angeles were destroyed by wildfires. 1. As of the writing of this sermon on Thursday…25 people had died in the fires, 12,300 structures had been destroyed, and 100,000 people had been evacuated. B. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Psalm 139:23-24, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning Between Voices Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon addresses the importance of discerning between God’s voice, the enemy’s deceptions, and our own thoughts. It focuses on how to develop spiritual discernment and identify the voice of truth in a world full of competing messages.

In a world filled with countless voices, messages, and influences, one of the greatest challenges we face as believers is discerning which voice is truly from God. Every day, we are bombarded with information—from the media, our culture, and even our own inner thoughts—that competes for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Other

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace - Part 1? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 15, 2018

This is the first of three messages that will ultimately answer the question "Now that we are born again with God's life and nature and no longer have a sin nature why do we sin?"

Fifteen years ago I learned a simple truth from scripture. It’s a truth that explains why Christians commit sin after they are born again. It’s a truth that disagrees with a teaching that goes virtually unchallenged in the Body of Christ. The teaching I’m talking about is “I am a sinner saved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 2:13-15, Romans 3:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10-11, Romans 5:12-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perishing People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

A look at perishing people groups.

Perishing People We often sing "Rescue the Perishing" in our churches. It is normally sung as an invitation or during an evangelistic service. We think of the perishing people as the ones who do not believe in Christ and will perish in their sins should they die in unbelief. Indeed, that is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Job 8:13

Denomination: Baptist