Sermons on Bona Fide: showing 316-330 of 394

Mature Faith

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006

Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reformation...today

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 25, 2007

Looking at Galatians, how it impacted Luther and how Paul’s message continue to apply to Christians today, regarding our lives, our values and our freedom (from sin) in Christ.

“The Reformation…Today” Galatians 5:1-6 Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2006 Stephen Becker St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1) For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (2) Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Soli Deo Gloria, Glory To God Alone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2017

This looks at the last of the Five Solas and examines what ti means to Live to Give Glory to God Alone.

He was a man who couldn’t keep a job. He was a church organist and composer and while he was a great organist the pieces that he composed himself were often considered too showy to be played in church, and so eventually the church would grumble and he would move on. So glad churches today don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Press On Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

People will let you down. You will fail. So determine now to be people who PRESS ON to the end.

In this series, I’ve been telling you stories of four heroes of the faith. My hope is that these heroes would stir your soul to follow Jesus more closely, and you’d have new stories of the faith to tell your children, and your children’s children. (Phil 3-typically go thru ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 12, 2017

Romans 3:24-26 shows us that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Verse That Changed Everything! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 9, 2020

Starting the series on Romans, this sermon focuses on Romans 1:16-17 and how these verses launched the Reformation, which changed the world.

The Verse That Changed Everything! Roman’s Series CCCAG March 8th 2020 Scripture- Romans 1:1-17 Intro: I’ve been really looking forward to beginning this series. Even though I know that for me anyway, it will be a lot of work, I know it has the potential to grow us, to equip us, and to prepare us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proving Your Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2019

We’re not saved by works, but saved people do God’s work.

Proving Your Faith James 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 23-24, 2019 I’ve always enjoyed reading church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Whoever is praying for snow…please stop. I confess. That’s on me. • God’s love is deeper than this snow. I’m so grateful for Gary Pinger’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

This sermon is the second in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “What’s Your Story?” May 21, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Pursuit Of Kings

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study last week took us through Judges 6, where we first encountered that reluctant hero, Gideon. Three chapters of this great book are devoted to Gideon -- who also came to be known as J __ __ __ __ - B __ __ __ ( "Let Baal Contend," or "Baal-Fighter" ) -- so we are able to ...read more

Dying To Live

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. As we begin our tenth study in this series, let us review what we have learned so far. a. 1:1 - 1:15 - Paul's greetings and person introduction b. 1:16-17 - Paul declares the general theme of his epistle. (1) He borrows it from Habakkuk 2:4. (2) Translated literally, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Believes In Hell

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus believes in hell... so should we.

Jesus Believes in Hell Matthew 5:29-30 It is an interesting reality that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of heaven than believe in the existence of hell. Yet, according to the Bible, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Council Of Trent Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 17, 2014

The Catholic Counter-Reformation.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Today, we come to the first council we have studied so far with which we will have profound disagreements. It is called the Council of Trent, and it described by the Catholic Church as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”

We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11, Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

#19: Responding To The Light Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 7, 2020

In Mark 4:21-25 Jesus teaches that how we respond to the light of God’s truth today has consequences for more or less light from God’s Word tomorrow.

#19: Responding to the Light Series: Mark Chuck Sligh June 7, 2020 TEXT: Mark 4:21-25 – “And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist