Sermons on Biblical Baptism:

Perfect Or Finished?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023

"Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 146:6-10, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Hey, You Have Dirt On Your Face! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

observance of Ash Wednesday

HEY, YOU HAVE DIRT ON YOUR FACE! Genesis 3:19 This Wednesday, we begin the church season of Lent, a time of reflection as we wait for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. This forty days begin after Shrove Tuesday, a day when we stuff our faces and tummies with all the sweets and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Episcopal

Foursquare Foundations Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2011

A look at our church's statement of faith

FOURSQUARE FOUNDATIONS: In September of 2011, I had the opportunity to attend the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. This event was hosted by Riverwood Community Church in Winnipeg, and I was one of many people who were blessed with a free ticket to attend this event – thanks Pastor Todd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

First Sermon in Series What does a functioning Church member look like

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member-12 12-31.docx 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 I am beginning a series this morning called “I Am A Church Member” I AM A CHURCH MEMBER REPEAT AFTER ME—“I AM A CHURCH MEMBER” Over the next several weeks we are going to take a look at what it means to be a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Undertanding Above Obedience

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001

John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Changes Everything

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus’ change of the Passover into the LORD’s Supper is emblematic of the way He changes everything.

Jesus Changes Everything Luke 22:14-20 When Jesus came, everything changed. The lives of the apostles changed. They went from being simple workers and provincial Jewish men to leading the movement that changed the face of the world and introduced the largest religion that has ever existed. On a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Apostles' Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 30, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed enables us to articulate our faith in Christ.

Apostles’ Creed 2 Timothy 1:13 08/28/05 2390 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles with me to 2 Timothy, chapter one, and follow along as I read v13. “Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” Amen. The Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“flunking Out” Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “God has no grandchildren is an old saying that expresses a life and death truth.” In the early days of the Congregational Churches in Puritan (Separatist) America, a matter in close connection to this statement arose. The half way controversy arose over the matter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian Church

This Sermon Is Not Yet Rated

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 29, 2011

This sermon contains everything a box office hit movie would have, just not from the perspective you might be thinking.

“This Sermon is Not Yet Rated” "This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of King David and of Abraham:" Matthew 1:1 (NLT Intro: This sermon contains everything a box office hit movie would have, just not from the perspective you might be thinking. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Word Into Action Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 3, 2023

Being new in Christ means living in light of God’s Word.

INTRODUCTION • Today is the last message in our Prioritizing God’s Word in Our Lives. • We have examined the issue of prioritizing God’s Word in our lives. • With all we have discusses, what does it look like to prioritize God’s Word in our lives? • How can you tell if you are prioritizing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Study Prophecy

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important.

Why Study Prophecy? Why Study prophecy is a question often asked by Christians. We should study prophecy because God considers prophecy important. If He didn’t He wouldn’t have revealed future events to His servants the prophets. Although prophecy is a large part of the Bible most Christians today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

When Community Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015

Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Saints

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2014

What is a saint i- and if you are one what are the consequences

Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or maligned by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Anglican