Sermons on Brethren:

How To Behave In Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 8, 2001

The Scripture tells us how to behave toward our leaders and toward one another.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH I Thessalonians 5:12-15 INTRO.- ILL.- A young mother went to her doctor for an appointment. She took her little five-year-old son with her and made no attempt to restrain him from ransacking an adjoining room. Finally, after hearing a bunch of bottles being rattled, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Of America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priority One Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2005

God has a top priority plan for you! He invites you to hear, receive, stand in and be saved by a power that only heaven can offer.

(Begin by blowing up a balloon and holding up a straight pin) What will happen if I take this pin and puncture this balloon? Watch. (Pop the balloon). Now this pin only makes a tiny hole, but that’s all it takes to explode a perfectly good balloon. In the events of history there is one tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Secrets To Success Found In The Book Of James

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

The Bible is our rule of faith and conduct for this life. Those who are wise enough to realize this and follow passionately the principles of success outlined within it will find true meaning, purpose, joy and fulfillment in this life.

10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS FOUND IN THE BOOK OF JAMES I. Pray until you know that you have become a “different person.” James 4:7-10(KJV) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Thessalonians 1-3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 15, 2021

Paul was going from Corinth to Thessalonica at roughly 51 AD.

2 THESSALONIANS 1 (NASB 1995) (references from biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Thanksgiving for Faith and Perseverance, encouragement and suffering; praise, promise and prayer; believer’s assurance 1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The True Life Of A True Christian

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 25, 2020

Christian Maturity is demonstrated by application of The Word

Message/Devotion February 2, 2020 1 Thessalonians 5 [ with emphasis on verses 16-18 ] The True Life of A True Christian The Reading 5 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being In The Family Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017

Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 29, 2025

The final posting on the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price looks at the church at Philadelphia again, then moves to the period of Church History that is represented by this parable. It is not a denomination or a particular church. It is explained in the message.

24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 4 of 4 In this final Part we look especially at the place the Parable of the pearl of greatest price has in Church History as we have done with each of the parables. Before that though, there is a bit to finish off from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy Of A Future Prophet

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 18: 1 – 22

Deuteronomy 18: 1 – 22 Prophecy of a Future Prophet 18 “The priests, the Levites—all the tribe of Levi—shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel; they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and His portion. 2 Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brethren; the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Divine Assignment Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 31, 2019

To establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is a sound and faithful leadership. That means the appointing of elders and deacons (along with their families), who are committed to their divine assignment of: lovingly watching over, caring for and shepherding, the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Remarks. 1. Today we will be discussing point two, of the lesson series: “Divine Call to Leadership.” This lesson deals with the leadership’s, divine assignment. Again, one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bad Attitude Disabiliity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017

Many are limited today by taking ownership of bad attitudes. No roots? No fruits? What are you painting today? We must shake it off and go on...

ONE OF THE WORSE DISABILITIES WE FACE TODAY IS THE DISABILITY OF A BAD ATTITUDE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You are an artist... WHAT ARE YOU PAINTING? Each day is a new canvas. You decide what you will paint... Psalm 118:24 (KJV) This is the day which the LORD hath made; we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5, Genesis 37:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving The Household Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In this lesson I want to talk about what it is to practically pursue love with your brothers and sisters in the Lord or the household of faith. This brotherly love is quite unique, for it has no cause other than the fact that someone is a brother.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 5 Part 5: LOVING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH 1. Introduction John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

An Unspoken Providence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2020

The history of Joseph from Canaan to Egypt.

AN UNSPOKEN PROVIDENCE. Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28. What are we to make of Joseph? A tell-tale teenager (Genesis 37:2)? A favourite son (Genesis 37:3)? A dreamer (Genesis 37:19)? Or perhaps a boaster (cf. Genesis 37:5-10)? Or even a prophet (cf. Genesis 37:11)? What is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Man of Sorrows

Psalm 69 “The Man of Sorrows” 1. David’s Problems. v. 1-12 - A. His Pain - vs. 1-3 Drowning - 1 Save me O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul Drifting - 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters where the floods overflow ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Defeating The Oposition

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Believers need to overcome obstacles at all times.

Brethren, who finds themselves in victory? Who has felt the presence of god during our worship? Let us thank our Lord for His presence for He is here right now. Can I hear an amen, hallelujah? I do not know about anyone here but today I feel the fire of the Holy Spirit on me. Today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible