Sermons on Bold Preaching:

Hell

Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 4, 2014

The preaching of hell is not a popular subject and the modernist preacher and church have eliminated all such preaching from their pulpit. However silent they may remain about hell, hell still exist and people every day are dying and going to hell.

HELL MATTHEW 18:7-9 A. A preacher had just finished preaching a strong Bible message on hell. A church member said to him, “Don’t you know that the more up-to-date preachers have taken hell out of the Bible?” The preacher said “They may have done that, but the trouble is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unless

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 20, 2016

Sermon on how Unless we look to God a whole awful lot. Nothing is going to get better. Its not. Delivery of this sermon is important. Emphasize the "unlesses" and preach the rhythm of the rhymes. Sermon was preached in promotion of a needed building.

Title: Unless Place: BLCC Date: 8/21/16 Text: Matthew 5.20 CT: Unless we surpass the world’s view of righteousness we cannot be a follower of Jesus. FAS: In 1992, a cargo ship left Hong Kong, bound for the U.S. While in route, the ship hit rough seas, and several shipping containers were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Art Of Persuasion (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of persuasion.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Art of Persuasion Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson reviews the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Me A Donkey

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 20, 2018

I got the outline from a sermon preached by Dr. Joe Arthur, pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. preached at Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The Donkey had to be BOUGHT, BROUGHT and BROKEN.

Introduction - Luke 19:29-40 Bethphage and Bethany are across the valley from Jerusalem. It is only populated as people were preparing for a feast in the Temple. Like Madison/Mayodan/Stoneville/Eden before a Martinsville NASCAR race. Jesus is preparing for the “Triumphal Entry” into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Baptist

Calm Assurance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2023

We are looking at Psalm 16 the golden Psalm. Peter preached about Psalm 16 in his Pentecost sermon and Paul preached on Psalm 16 on his first missionary journey. It was the calm assurance that was instilled into the birth and growth of the church.

There is a lot of trouble around us. There may also be trouble and conflict with in us. It is everywhere. This world has always been a place of turmoil since the fall. Adam and Eve where the perfect couple in the garden. They disobeyed God, sin entered, and things went amiss. Things went from bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Acts 2:25-35, Acts 13:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

As Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 22, 2024

We are told many times over, we are to go and preach/teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but has anyone warned you of the possible situations you might be caught in trying to preach Christ and his crucifixion to a heathen world?

Mt. 28:19-20, we know Jesus ordained the ‘Great Commission’. He said, ‘19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 13, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ in the city of Samaria was the beginning of his preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 14, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ to the Ethiopian treasurer was his continued preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Abound With Purpose

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

Grace of God is a often interpreted in many different perspective. Some extreme views propagates "grace preaching' as a license to sin. In this sermon i have preached on the very purpose Grace has been revealed to us.

The Epistle of Titus was written by the Apostle Paul to his younger protégé Titus who the Apostle left behind in Crete. Paul left Titus in Crete to "set" the church there "in order" (Titus 1:5). Titus' task of setting the churches in order included dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 23, 2012

“Returning thanks for blessings already received increases our faith and enables us to approach God with new boldness and new assurance.... As one meditates on the answer to prayers already granted, faith waxes bolder and bolder, and we come to feel in th

Prayer Keys - Thanksgiving “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” Philippians 4:6. Rudyard Kipling was one of the few writers of his day who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 21, 2004

This is a short sermon preached at a HouseGroup launch/celebration, where the HGs will then go on to study the Lifebuilder ’Meeting God’ study by JI Packer

Meeting God. HouseGroup launch to accompany Lifebuilder studies by J.I.Packer on ‘meeting God’. WBC 21/09/04 Exodus 33:7-34:7 INTRODUCTION Illustr: absurdity of couple who go to marriage courses etc, have all the books- but never get together, meet, talk - I know people who do this (in other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Sep 14, 2005

If we are to be true worshippers, we need to be bold in seeking to bring the order and priorities that come from a living relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, and rolling them out onto the canvas of our lives. It may be messy and difficult, but we

Sunday Holy Communion at Emmanuel Didsbury 27.06.04 10:30am The Life of a Disciple (the discipleship wheel by Richard Foster) The Compassionate Life True Worship Amos 5:21-24 (p.783) and Matt 25:31-46 Aim of the Sermon: True worship rolls out into every area of our lives. Illustration: The small ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Article 23: Lawful Oaths And Vows. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 5, 2010

This sermon unpacks lawful oaths and vows and we see it implications upon our lives who we are meant to be and also shows the opportunity we have if we step out in boldness and honour God by taking it for His honour and glory.

Article 22: Lawful Oaths and Vows. “Let Your Yes mean Yes and Your No mean No.” 1. Firstly what is a vow? A vow is a solemn and promise made to God. We see marriage couples on their wedding day making their vows to love and cherish one another these aren’t simply vows made to each over and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Decided... Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 12, 2007

Jesus didn’t put the demands of being a disciple in fine print at the bottom of the contract...but IN BOLD TYPE! The cross PRESENTED, the cross REJECTED, the cross ACCEPTED. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

I Have Decided... Matthew 16:21-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IHaveDecided.html This chapter zeroes in on 2 big things Jesus wants to teach His disciples: • Who He is = His Person [last week] • Why He came = His Work [this week] The Lord has spent nearly 3 years with these guys and now it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015

We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist