Sermons on Bible Basics:

How To Be A Happy Christian Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your House Upon The Rock

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

I want you all to think this morning about attitude!

Build Your House Upon the Rock Sunday November 26,2000 This morning we want to speak on building our salvation our faith and our life. I want you all to think this morning about attitude! I want to take our text this morning from, Matthew 7:24-27 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Broken

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005

We must be broken before God can reach our hearts

Broken TCF Sermon September 14, 2003 Fruit vs. Stone = Soft vs. Hard (Demonstration: use a piece of fruit and a small rock. Use some sort of tool to try to penetrate each.) To get to the middle of this fruit, the “heart” of it, if you will, to penetrate this fruit, it doesn’t take much effort. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Et Identité

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 24, 2008

Lire Actes 19:8-27 Paul est resté dans Ephèse pendant 3 années complètes… pas son habitude normale. Il y avait beaucoup de travail à faire là, et avec un bruit de 300.000 personnes, c’était la capitale de la province romaine de l’Asie.

NOTRE MISSION ET NOTRE IDENTITE Lire Actes 19:8-27 Paul est resté dans Ephèse pendant 3 années complètes… pas son habitude normale. Il y avait beaucoup de travail à faire là, et avec un bruit de 300.000 personnes, c’était la capitale de la province romaine de l’Asie. INTRODUCTION L’occasion de ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defining Moments In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith Genesis 22:1-19 Introduction One of my favorite books that sits on my shelf is 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck. In this book Osbeck gives the inspiring stories behind many of the hymns that we know and cherish. What strikes me about many of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting Away From The Bible Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 9, 2019

If Jesus is All in All, why would be look for anything else?

There is real danger to the Christian that drifts away from the teachings (doctrines) of the Bible. Paul continues to instruct the followers of Christ to adhere to the doctrines they have been taught. 1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Exclusiveness Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2011

Ephesians 4 tells us that Christianity is exclusive in that it worships an exclusive God. Understand that there is only one true God, Who wrote only one book, has only one begotten Son, and only one plan of salvation.

The Exclusiveness of God Ephesians 4:1-6 There has been a trend in America today to have churches become all-inclusive and embrace or incorporate the teachings of other faiths into Christianity. One such movement is Chrislam which seeks to build on a statement of Malcolm X when he said, "We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Love

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2009

TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS ARE TO AVOID.

TRUTH AND LOVE 2 JOHN FOCAL POINT: TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS MUST AVOID. I. INTRODUCTION A. THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN TO AN ANONYMOUS CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO APPEARS TO OPEN HER HOME TO BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THIS PRACTICE WAS NOT UNCOMMON IN THE EARLY CHURCH. B. THERE WERE ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering A Fumble Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 30, 2007

Our hearts are what direct us in life. They are our compass. If we fumble and our hearts go bad, then our behavior will follow suit, but if our heart is pure, then only positive behavior will follow. Learn how to recover a fumble and prevent a fumble.

Today, we are going to begin, the first part of a four part series, titled, “Full-Time Christianity.” Another way of saying it is Lifestyle-Worship. Imagine with me, you get your dream job. You start off with a high salary, full benefits, a retirement plan, and investment package. You get it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deal Or No Deal?

Contributed by Bill Beach on Oct 10, 2006

Ref to game show Deal or No Deal and how it relates to decisions we must make as Christians.

DEAL OR NO DEAL? Hebrews 12:1-3, 11:35-40 Acknowledgments: Many thanks to Pastor Bruce Ball, who prepared much of the information used here in his sermon “Let’s Make A Deal”, and to Pastor Steve Malone for his illustration submitted to sermoncentral.com. If you were here Wednesday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What You Need To Know: The Bible Series

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

Part Two of the Sermon Series: The Bible

2 Timothy 3:14-4:4New Living Translation (NLT) 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Church

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

The church is people.

Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep Fold

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Is the Lord your shepherd…now?

Sheep Fold Psalms 23 Is the Lord your shepherd…now? Are you saved…are you sure. Peter said make your calling and election sure. We are lost without Christ, regardless of how good we are. John 10: 9-16 Is Jesus Christ your shepherd? Then you will be obedient to him and he will be Lord of your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 10, 2001

Biblical look at truth

Truth (Part 1) John 14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me What is truth? · Christ John-14:6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me The Way-Why? · Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist