Sermons on Bible Topics:

How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The benefits of knowing and believing God’s promises in His Word.

The Bible: Standing On The Promises (Hebrews 4:1-2) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/standing.html] The last time I spoke, I emphasized the importance of learning God’s Word. Jesus Himself said in John 8:31-32 that only believers who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Is Easy

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED.

SALVATION IS EASY -- WHOEVER TRUSTS IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT IN HIS OWN WILL BE SAVED. 1. (:1-4) Sadly, Israel did not accept the righteousness of Christ, but tried very hard to earn their salvation. 2. (:5-6) Salvation demands perfect obedience so faith does not try to add to what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Is Available

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT.

SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT. 1. (:14-17) Salvation Depends On Missionary Outreach. 2. (:18-20) Israel should have Accepted the Message of Salvation and the Inclusion of the Gentiles. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Israel: Down But Not Out

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT.

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL HAS NEVER BEEN COMPLETE; WHEN HARDENING THEM IN THEIR UNBELIEF HE HAS ALWAYS PRESERVED AT LEAST A SMALL REMNANT. 1. (:1-6) God Did Not Reject Israel Altogether -- A Remnant of Jews Chosen by Grace Are Still Being Saved a. Paul's own conversion is proof b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Results Of Israel's Rejection

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE.

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE. 1. (:11-12) Israel's Loss Has Become Gain for the Gentiles 2. (:13-16) Israel's Acceptance Will Ultimately Follow 3. (:17-21) There is no room for Pride or Boasting but rather for Fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Rejection Of Israel Not Final

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES".

GOD'S REJECTION OF THE NATION ISRAEL IS NOT FINAL; ALL ISRAEL WILL BE SAVED AFTER THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES". ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are The Workers?

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

Scripture Matthew 9:35.

Scripture Matthew 9:35. Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

The Mother Of All Battles

Contributed by Daisy Barnum on Oct 18, 2000

In the last 4000 years of history, we have had less than 300 years of peace.

In the last 4000 years of history, we have had less than 300 years of peace. Countries such as Iran, Iraq and Jerusalem are at war. Unlike the wars of World War I and World War II, they are involved in a Holy War. Paul tells us we are in a war of a different kind right now. We tell ourselves, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

In The Grip Of God's Grace

Contributed by Daisy Barnum on Oct 18, 2000

Saul was from Tarsus of Cilicia and was born into a well to do home.

Saul was from Tarsus of Cilicia and was born into a well to do home. Saul as a rabbi, was required to learn a trade and so labored in the low-paying, menial task of tentmaking. But two facts demonstrate the social status of Saul's family, which are Saul's Roman citizenship and his opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

If Jesus Were King Of The Church

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

A boy in Sunday school.

A boy in Sunday school. He had been taught by his teacher for a number of years. She had a way of telling stories and she always ended by saying, "and the moral of the story is . . ." Eventually this Sunday school teacher stood down and a new teacher began. After a few weeks at the start of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Center?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Of Inflexibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles.

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles. The apostles were arrested and asked, "By what power or by whose authority have you done this?" (Acts 4:7) Instead of losing self-control, the apostles remained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational