Sermons on Biblical Community:

"Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009

Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Show Love, Don't Grumble

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2009

Biblical basis for having a ministry of encouragement.

-Show Love, Don’t Grumble- Philippians 4:6-8 Psalm 19:14, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.” I Peter 4:8-9, “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Clear The Conscience

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

The biblical method of having a clear conscience

How To Clear the Conscience Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Baptized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

A review of Biblical reasons for being baptized.

Why Should I Be Baptized? Scripture Ref: John 1:6, 31, 33 Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary All the Doctrines of the Bible, Lockyer Based in part on a message by Jonathan McLeod 1. Introduction a. Randy Travis released song in 2002 entitled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

About The Structure Of The Home Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2016

A sermon defining the Biblical structure for the home.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Structure of the Home" Matthew 19:4-6 Matthew 19:1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Join The Choir

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 3, 2015

PRAISE AND ADORATION TO GOD IS A BIBLICAL MANDATE!

JOIN THE CHOIR OBSERVATION: THE TWO BOOKS OF CHRONICLES SPEAKS TO ISRAEL’S KINGDOM WITH EMPHASIS ON OBEDIENCE TO GOD. ANCIENT JEWISH TRADITION BELIEVES EZRA WROTE THE TWO BOOKS. THE BOOKS ENCOURAGED RETURNING EXILES IN BABYLON AS THEY RETURNED TO JERUSALEM. DAVID’S THRONE AND ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Watching You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

LIVING LIFE FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU 1 THESS. 1:3 I. INTRODUCTION. THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON US, THEREFORE, WE MUST ENSURE THAT WE NOT ONLY SAY THE RIGHT THINGS, BUT DO THE RIGHT THINGS. IN TIMES LIKES THESE IT IS PIVOTAL THAT WE WALK LIKE JESUS AND TALK LIKE JESUS. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE EYES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Bearing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 24, 2014

Second part of series on biblical discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 2 -- Cross Bearing Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the second aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall last week we said that to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Training Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Say You?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 1, 2015

Short Biblical teaching on a Mission Statement.

What Say You? Your Religious Mission Statement There is an important pronouncement that should be declared by all who claim to have faith, A Mission Statement. A mention statement lets people know who you follow, what you believe and your vision direction. It only makes sense, if you cannot ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Marriage

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 25, 2013

A sermon to encourage a Biblical view of marriage.

“The Miracle of Marriage” John 2:1-11 John 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. The last two weeks I have preached on the home and focused on the men of our ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Weep With Those Who Weep

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018

This is our foundation for handling tragedy biblically

A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer Christianity has is that God is a sadist” –Blogger, “God had nothing to do with the shootings.” Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024

This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

What is a correct, Biblical reaction to temptation?

Tempted Luke 4: 1 – 13 Intro: A young newly-wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he came to the credit card statement. As he scanned through the charges he noticed a charge of $250 from a department store. He called for his wife to join him. He asked her, “How could you spend $250 at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed