Sermons on Branding Iron:

Bearing In Mind

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001

What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Love

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 18, 2009

New commandment? I thought love was as old as Genesis. What’s new about Jesus’ commandment to love?

What’s Fresh about Love? John 13:31-38 When therefore he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately. "Little children, I am with you a little while ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Story Is Absurd

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 24, 2013

Short Christmas Eve Sermonette, Part of the Candlelighting

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT DEVOTION DECEMBER 24, 2013 500PM & 700PM The Christmas Story is absolutely absurd. As the Christmas Story begins, we find the writers Matthew and Luke describing that a baby would be born through the Holy Spirit to a virgin named Mary. That is impossible and yet Luke ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Friendship (Friend’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Revelation Chapter 17

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 17 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Rise and Fall of Babylon Text: Revelation 17 1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Altar Of Stones

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that we worship GOD in JESUS's name and no man-made, self-effort worship will be accepted. Our worship is accepted by GOD because of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper? Yes. Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Relationships Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2022

Wise relationships are rooted in our relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION • I think we all have had some close relationships throughout life. • We are often a product of our relationships, whether good or bad. • Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power In Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024

Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Big Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Accountability

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Accountability is a vital principle in the Christian walk, as it encourages growth, correction, and mutual support within the body of Christ.

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With God In An Age Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

In the last days people will fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be deceived.

1 Timothy 4:1-3-Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:10, John 6:66, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Babylon- Where Do I Stand Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#7] BABYLON- WHERE DO I STAND? Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 Does it seem like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Daniel 2:10-47

Denomination: Baptist