Sermons on Brethren Wrote A Letter:

Dear Half Hearted Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Laodicea

Dear Half Hearted Jeremiah 29:10-14 Deut. 4:29 Rev. 3:14-22 Clip--War Room clip of Lukewarm Who likes lukewarm coffee? I mean, who likes lukewarm anything or half-hearted anything. When Jesus calls these Christians lukewarm, He’s saying that their love, their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Pastor

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

A letter to Servants of GOD

So, your church was closed and I see that the activities of your church are not only being regulated but closely monitored.  Don't tell me you're surprised!  You didn't see this coming?  Come on! Anyway, be encouraged, the church will be re-opened but since you did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

A Christian Is... A Brother And Sister Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2015

How does God want us to treat our brothers and sisters in Christ? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 4, pgs. 55-65)

HoHum: On the playground one day, some girls were insulting an adopted girl. Finally, the adopted girl responded and said, “My parents chose me. Your parents got stuck with you." WBTU: Many of us have brothers and sisters. We did not choose them. They became our brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Start Of A New Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003

Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 24, 2007

Our worship cannot be acceptable to God if our hearts are filled with bitterness toward our brethren, or to those not of our faith.

THE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS BY A SHOW OF HANDS, WHO WOULD LIKE TO TELL ME WHAT EASTER IS REALLY ABOUT? HOW ABOUT FORGIVENESS? Matt 6:9 15 (Scripture text) 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Old Replaced By The New Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 12, 2014

The celebration of a Sabbath for Christians is a matter, not of the letter of the law, but a matter of the Spirit and the Heart. How do we get there?

Sabbath: The Old Replaced by the New 2 Corinthians 3 We are spending a few weeks looking at the topic the fourth commandment: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it HOLY. Last week we saw that God rested on the seventh day after CREATING for six ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Behind The Ten Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 28, 2018

Can politics, science, or education fix our world? What if everyone kept the Ten Commandments? Is it even possible for a nation to keep the Ten Commandments?

Prelude Can politics, science, or education fix our world? What if everyone kept the Ten Commandments? Is it even possible for a nation to keep the Ten Commandments? Purpose: What are the Ten Commandments for? Plan: Let’s look at Exodus 20 and the purpose of the Ten Commandments. 1) No Other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ There Is True Freedom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2019

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”. These words, written by Paul to first-century followers of Jesus are an important truth that is still relevant to us today in the 21st Century.

In Christ, there is true freedom This month in our series Dare to be different we have been considering Different Freedom. This evening I want us to consider the truth that in Christ there is true freedom. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31, John 8:32, John 8:34-36, Numbers 11:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 5:13-15, Acts 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon - Standing Strong In The Faith In A World Of Temptation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 15, 2025

After Paul heard troubling reports about the church in Corinth and received a letter that the church wrote him, he responded by writing 1 Corinthians. His most basic purpose is to exhort the Corinthian church to live like who they are: “saints” or God’s holy people.

Subject: Standing Strong In a World of Temptation Text: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Introduction: How do you stand strong against temptation? It’s not surprising for a church to have sin problems. A church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

A Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Philemon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 29, 2016

This sermon is an introduction to Paul's letter to Philemon.

Scripture When I served as an Associate Pastor many years ago, a new family started attending Worship Services at our church. After several weeks I visited them in their home. It was awkward because their interaction with each other seemed very argumentative to me. A few months later the Senior ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006

He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

"...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Give God Attention Series

Contributed by Oluwagbenga Adeniyi Johnson on Jan 4, 2017

To encourage brethren to give greater attention to God for the beginning of the year 2017 so that the blessings of might be established. Amen.

Halleluyah! God has been faithful to make us to see the first Sunday of the year 2017. You will make it better this year 2017 in Jesus name. Amen. God told us at the very first hour of the year that this year 2017 is the year on NEW NAME. AMEN. Isaiah 62:2 said the Lord is giving a name that has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-10, Exodus 2:21-40

Denomination: Congregational

Techicolor Faith - Making The Most Of Every Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2003

Like Joseph, we have a destiny for our lives. What is it and how can we learn from Joseph’s life and how he realized his dream?

OPEN: An elderly husband and wife noticed they were beginning to forget little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous so they decided to go see a doctor to get some help. Their doctor told them that many people their age find it useful to write themselves little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ