Sermons on Bereans:

An Obedient Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2005

Why did God strike Uzzah dead? Because he touched the ark... but why hadn’t they carried the ark the way God told them to? The answer may surprise you.

OPEN: Several years ago, Reader’s Digest told of a young couple who had just bought a water bed. While assembling the bed, the couple realized they would need a hose to fill it with – and they didn’t own one. So, the husband went to the hardware store and bought one. They attached the hose to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like Going To School

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 16, 2004

Life is like going to school. 1- We go to school to learn. 2- We have many teachers. 3- We hope to graduate.

INTRO.- You are slow to learn. Some of us are slow learners, but learn we must. Life is a learning process. School is a matter of learning. ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. He said, "If I were you I would change this while you still can." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Prophetic Voice: Past, Present And Future Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 20, 2007

A glimpse into the prophetic voice of Jeremiah and gleaning some helpful hints into living a life for God today.

The prophets: Jeremiah 2: 5 -9. 29:11 – 14. Jer 31: 31 - 33. The last session in the bible overview we looked at the Exile in particular under the life of Daniel this week we are going to look at the prophets in particular through the prophet Jeremiah 627 BC. Before, during and after the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Bible Version Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2007

This sermon explores how to choose a Bible version. It presents an argument for choosing an essentially literal translation of the Bible.

Scripture The past few Sundays we have been looking at Romans 3:1-2. I would like to do so again today. The Apostle Paul asked, “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” (3:1). How responded by saying, “Much in every way!” (3:2a). And then he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Greg Rupley on May 21, 2003

What Would You do to bring someone to Christ? Looks at the full text Luke 5: 17-26 with a call for decision at the end.

Luke 5: 17-26 … “Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures.” Jesus Heals a Paralytic (original except for titles of outline points.) What would you be willing to do for $10,000,000? In their book, The Day America Told the Truth, James Patterson and Peter Kim reveal some shocking statistics ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Little Fox Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014

This is the third part in a series on the little foxes that spoil the vine

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV And he (Amaziah) did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. 2 Chronicles 25:2 NKJV And he did what was right in the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Trinity Matters

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2013

Why does the Trinity matter to us? 1. Because God has confirmed the Trinity to us. 2. Because the Trinity reveals God’s character to us. 3. Because the Trinity carries out God’s work in His world.

Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 16, 2013 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Bible-believing Christians, as Bible-believing Baptists, we believe that the one true God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, -- one God, three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is On Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

For the people in the Church to be on Fire we need: The presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives because He is always described as fire. It is hot! When the people in the Church are on Fire we will be able to reach the world. We need to be consumed

When the Church is on Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the Church is on Fire it promotes evangelism, it proclaims Jesus, and it provides a place of Liberty. Sermon: Story about Sloppy Joe this morning at 4:15 am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Part 2 looking at the responsibilities and benefits of being a Christ follower

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should act

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Triumph Over False Teaching? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011

Christian’s response to false teachers. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: TWO PHRASES TO NOTE: "The last hour” (vs 18a) "The antichrist” (vs 18b) SIGNS OF FALSE TEACHERS: They depart the Church (vs 18-19) They deny the faith (vs 20-25) They deceive believers (vs 26-29) ENCOURAGING WORDS: Abide - stay close (vs 28a) Appear - stay alert (vs ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Brethren

Stewardship -- Tithes And Offerings:

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 13, 2010

A look at what Scripture has to say about Tithes and Offerings

Stewardship: Tithes and Offerings: Last week we set the tone for the series on Stewardship ¡V we defined what stewardship is and we tried to bring home the understanding that stewardship went beyond just the act of giving --- it went to the core of living. It went to the core of who and who¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare