Sermons on Biblical Definition:

Stress Management

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

A Biblical model for managing stress

Stress Management Daniel 3 April 18, 1999 Morning Service Introduction I. The Biosphere A. The purpose: Team of scientist created a world inside a giant bubble, the goal was to create simulated living conditions for humans underground, the site was tested by the team - they lived in the structure ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

A Biblical look at the question of pain

Where is God when life hurts? Mark 5:21-43 November 6, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. You know it’s going to be a tough day when….  You wake up face down on the pavement  You look to see the birds outside your window and see nothing but buzzards  Your B-day cake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

A Biblical approach to managing anger

How to handle anger Mark 11:12-19 September 6, 1998 Morning Service Introduction I. Mikey Mantle and Billy Martin’s hunting trip A. Go to Mantle’s friend’s farm: Mantle and Martin go out to the farm, when they arrive Mantle goes to speak with his friend, friend has a dying mule and asks Mantle to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Justification By Faith Alone

Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001

Explanation of the Biblical doctrine of Justification.

Justification By Faith Alone Romans 5:1 “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

3 Wrong Concepts Of Outreach To The Poor

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002

Biblical basis of outreach to the poor

3 false ideas about reaching out to the poor. 1. You’re not just going for their benefit. It’s more for your own sake than for theirs. You need it more than they do, and you will benefit more than they do. (John 4:6-10) In Jesus’ encounter with woman at well, who was the physically needy one? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Joy Of Unity Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

Paul points us to the true source of biblical unity.

Philippians 2:1-4 Sunday, February 17, 2002 During my time at Bible College, the spiritual fad of the day was temperament analysis. Tim Lahaye’s book had just come out and everyone was trying to decide if they were sanguine, melancholic, choleric or phlegmatic. Sanguine was the outgoing person, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lent

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 26, 2006

Fasting during Lent and why it’s Biblical.

Lent is a common practice among Christian denominations. In the Eastern churches they consider Advent to be Lent, and the western Lent to be the Great Lent. In most western churches Lent is the 40 days not counting Sundays before Easter. The word Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Catholic

Threats To Christian Homes In The Digital And Post-Modern World Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024

Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege from various influences that can undermine our spiritual foundation.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to discuss a topic that is increasingly relevant and pressing: the threats to Christian homes in the digital and post-modern world. Our homes should be sanctuaries of faith, love, and godly values, yet they are often under siege ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019

Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-13, 1 John 3:2-3, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:17, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Timothy 1:1, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:21, Hebrews 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Valentine's Day Sermon

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-21

Faith. What Is It Really?

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 24, 2020

I'm doing a study on Roman 14:23 which touches on faith. It says that anything that is not of faith is a sin. To get a better understanding of this verse we need to know God's definition of FAITH. I did research on that word & this sermon/definition is what I found.

We've all heard people say you have to have faith to make something happen. Faith is important to our Lord too. He devoted an entire chapter in the Book of Hebrews to it. To fully understand faith we should know God's definition of it. The Lord defines faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Mourn & Meek Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

What did Christ mean when he said "Blessed are those who mourn" and "Blessed are the meek" in the sermon on the mount?

Vintage Christianity-Matt. 5:4-5 Vintage Christianity intro: vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4-5

Denomination: *other

Submission: The Government Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Submission: The Government" 1 Peter 2:13-17 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 4:18-20, Judges 21:25, Exodus 21:5-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Promises

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2010

In O.T. times some Israelites made vows to God. Definition: Vows are commitments to God to perform some duty or abstain from some activity.

Gal 3:15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist