Sermons on Breaking The Bonds:

Emotions

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2009

We all have emotions as did Jesus, Mary and Martha.

Text: Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). When that verse is isolated one gets the feeling that Martha is casting blame on Jesus because His absence brought about the death of her brother Lazarus. You can almost feel the emotion of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Upgrade To First Class I Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008

The thought that occurred to me this week is that we as believers are often satisfied flying “coach” when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died and rose again to offer us a “first class” ticket.

Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that harm churches.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Community Of Acceptance Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 17, 2011

Becoming a Community Church by builing a community of acceptance.

Building a Community of Acceptance Colossians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12-14 (New American Standard Bible) 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

The story of Rahab teaches us something about the faithfulness and grace of God. Rahab stays in the city, trusting that God will keep his promise and she’s kept safe.

Joshua 2 - Rahab Joshua has received the call of God. If he’s to be a good leader he needs to show courage. But he also needs to show wisdom. They’re still on the east side of the Jordan, not yet in the Promised land and he’s working out what to do first. So before embarking on a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 6 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 9, 2010

Sermon 10 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." John presents 16 tests to examine our faith. This sermon: Do I have the inner witness of the Holy Spirit?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 10: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VI) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:24) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Divorce

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Jun 29, 2009

A message to bring hope to those who are in difficult marriages and those who have been touched by the pain of divorce.

DDealing with Divorce June 28, 2009 Mark 10:2-12 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?”3 Jesus answered them with a question: “What did Moses say in the law about divorce?”4 “Well, he permitted it,” they replied. “He said a man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Along In The Family

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

modified from Rick Stacey MCC

Getting Along in the Family Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 7, 2002 The story is told of a little boy sitting on his front steps with his face cradled in his hands, looking upset. His dad came home just then & asked him what was wrong. The little boy looked up & said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 26, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Easter

4th Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 "Jesus, the Son of God"  "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Challenge To Holy Living

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 19, 2007

This is a Bible Study

A CHALLENGE TO HOLY LIVING Hebrews 13 "The world,” said Alexander Malaren, “takes its notion of God most of all from those who say they belong to God’s family. They read us a great deal more than they read the Bible. They see us; they only hear about Jesus Christ.” This statement is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk Worthy Of Our Call Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

This is a Bible study "series" with hand outs. I hope the blank spaces will show up in the handouts. The blank spaces between some of the words on the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Rom 8:1-11NKJV 1. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Become Sons Of God

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God.

The Power to Become Sons of God (Sons vs. Bride) Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Acts 21:9 And the same man had four daughters, 1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Family Lessons From An Imperfect Family

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 21, 2017

From personal experience, I know that our family flourishes only by the Grace of God and nothing else. It is only by Love that the family unit stays together. How about you?

Family If you had the power of knowing the number of hairs on my head, you would notice that this week I have significantly lesser number of hairs. The reason is that I have been pulling out my hair ever since Pastor announced that this month’s theme is Family. Last week, Rev Appu spoke about the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Haunted By Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2014

WE do not have to be haunted by fear when we live in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • GEICO COMMERCIAL CLIP • SLIDE #1 • When we are wrought with fear we can make some bad choices in life. We may end up hiding behind the chainsaws! • Fear is one emotion that grips all of us at one time or another. Fear can be debilitating in some cases, fear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your Master

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2016

What does it take to be a servant of God?

July 31, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Romans 6:16-18 Subject: Being a Servant of God Title: Who is Your Master? Last week we began a series on Servanthood. In our culture today the concept of being a servant is really looked down upon. For one thing, the word “servant” is interpreted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God