Sermons on Bithynia:

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000

How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 5:1-20, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Me A Believer

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 19, 2005

What do others say about how you lead your life before others at work, at church, or at home? Is the way you behave at church different than the way you behave at work. Do you lead a life of persuasion that constantly tells others that you are a Christian

Consider Me a Believer. Acts 16:1-15 Think back if you can about your spiritual life in the Lord. Think back to the people you’ve brought to the Lord. Think back to the many Bible studies that you’ve attended, the sermons you’ve heard, the places where you heard them. Think back to your baptism, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 22, 2004

First Sermon of Purpose Driven Life series.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 1 Peter 2:4-9 “Planned for God’s Pleasure” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Believe And Why? # 5

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was another message in a series, entitled “What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Tim. 3.16-17.

This is the 5th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Driven Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005

What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007

On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Anglican

Weddings & Miracles

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2007

A look at the wedding in Cana in it relation to the first wedding in Eden and the final wedding feast of the Lamb.

MSNBC reported on an archaeological dig in Cana, Israel in 2004. The article read: “Among the roots of ancient olive trees, archaeologists have found pieces of large stone jars of the type the Gospel says Jesus used when he turned water into wine at a Jewish wedding in the Galilee village of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Holiness And Reverence

Contributed by David Mende on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon exhorts young people to live holy and reverential lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m concerned about today’s youth. Today’s youth have more avenues for temptation than any other generation in the past. With the tap on a phone screen, the youth are exposed to all sorts of evil. Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Our Inheritance, Despite A Horrible Job Market

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 8, 2011

As unemployment is still rampant, some of us struggle to make ends meet, needless to say provide an inheritance for our next generation. However, through any frustration and hold-up in life, we are called to REJOICE in our promised inheritance in Heaven.

Rejoicing in our Inheritance, Despite a Horrible Job Market Sterling C. Franklin Glorious King Jesus Christian Church June 5, 2011 (Sunday) Man, this job market is HORRIBLE! Many men in their 60s and 70s who have talked with me on the topic are saying that they’ve never seen such hardship in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resource Of Obligation-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2010

Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Thus, my obligation becomes a resource for others when it aligns/correlates with Christian...Part 1 of a 3-part sermon.

THE RESOURCE OF OBLIGATION-1—Titus 1:1-4 Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Spiritual obligation is a resource for the ministry of others. How is one’s obligation a resource for the ministry of others? A Resource—something others can rely on, turn to & learn ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit’s Personality Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

The works of the Spirit proclaim his personality. The Holy Spirit is our guide that sometimes forbids certain actions. God’s Spirit can suffer slights and injuries. The Holy Spirit can be lied to.

THE SPIRIT’S PERSONALITY In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given, to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him ...read more

Scripture: John 16:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set Christ Apart As Holy And Acknowledge Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are defending our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good speaker? No. All the words that I speak are entrusted to me by GOD'S SPIRIT. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Wonderful Inheritance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2010

We have an inheritance that should help us to endure the difficulties of life

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  There are times when life is a real struggle. The health starts to go bad, bills start pouring in, and debt starts to accumulate. Problems start to happen in the marriage. Your children start to cause you a lot of trouble. You job is no longer as secure as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Doors

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends.

OPEN DOORS 2 COR. 2:12 17 For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends. In order to repair this broken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17