Sermons on Brothers:

Paul Rejoiced When They Were Able To Care For Him Again Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 29, 2020

For two years, the church in Philippi had lost touch with Paul. They did not know where he was after he had been arrested in Jerusalem and then put in prison for two years. The next time they heard about him, he had been transferred to a prison in Rome.

The Philippian Letter Page | 183 Date: 8/11/19 Lesson #33 Title: Paul rejoiced when they were able to care for him again (Phl. 4:10) "Special Notes" and "Scripture" are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

In Fellowship With Christ And Others

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

If we have no fellowship with others we cannot have fellowship with Christ

A pastor went to visit some prospective members—a husband, wife and their son. At the beginning of the visit, it was a typical visit. They were getting to know each other, what they had done in their lives. Finally, the woman said, "I can’t stand it anymore. I’ve got to say something! My husband ...read more

Denomination: Other

Violating Honest, Kind Communication Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2018

We have all misused our tongues, and perhaps created much damage. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we don’t want to be like the natural, unregenerate person; we want to live on a higher level, one that honors God. Let’s take a look at 3 very familiar violations of honest, kind communication.

Violating Honest, Kind Communication (Proverbs 26:17, 20-26) 1. Most of us will enjoy a big Thanksgiving feast! BTW, What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Pumpkin pi. 2. One woman writes, “A few years ago, my husband and I had my parents and sister up for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-26, Proverbs 26:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tasting God Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 14, 2019

Tasting the righteousness of God gives us an assurance of the salvation that we received.

A story is told about a college professor, an atheist, who gave a lecture denying the existence of God. He cited book after book, scholar after scholar and other written articles to prove that there is no God. The story continues that after the lecture, a man stood up eating an apple and asked the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2020

1 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-I—1John 3:10--4:21 Love is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Love both granted & received is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment is completed thru love’s scrutiny. Indispensable tools for Spiritual Discernment. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Does Church Attendance Matter?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2012

A sermon to encourage faithful church attendance.

“Does Church Attendance Matter” Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ways To Avoid Sexual Sin

Contributed by Angelo Camungao on Jun 16, 2011

When was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of the battle we are fighting?

As some of you already know, last week was hard. A good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church. While the need for vigilance in this area is fresh on my mind, I want to try to redeem this tragedy by offering the following 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, "Is Still In The Miracle Working Business"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

Its like they go to a great feast, have the finest table spread and a seven course meal of all meals set before them, but they never partake of the meal, They go away empty handed every time, They don’t even ask for a doggie bag for later, in case they c

God, "Is still in the Miracle Working business" John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? The same God, *who parted the Red Sea, *turned water to wine, *caused the walls of Jericho to fall, with a trumpet and a shout, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why So Sad?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes God's desire and provision for our Joy.

Why so Sad? REFLECTION: Jesus clearly claimed that one purpose of His coming was to bring a fulfilling and abundant life to His disciples (John 10:10) ye most of us stumble along the narrow road too often defeated and dejected. We often excuse such attitudes by citing our circumstances, whether ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Working With Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012

God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Humility And How Do We Get It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016

"Jesus did that to the extent of surrendering Himself to the Father’s will and dying on the cross for our salvation. You don’t get more other-centered than that."

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 Almost forty years ago, the movie Alien frightened a couple of generations of Americans with its notion that a monster could grow inside someone’s chest and then burst out to cause death and destruction. But that notion was not new. Jesus ben Sira, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

One Of Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016

Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Paul Part Vi Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016

Talks about what it means to follow Jesus. The Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 deals with this issue and still impacts us today.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about Paul’s suffering and how he was permanently and painfully ill. How we approach God in suffering. • There are moments in history that alter the shape of life. • Sometimes they are well chronicled and noted like landing a man on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Shalt Not Steal

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 8, 2018

Thou shalt not steal

THOU SHALT NOT STEAL By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 7, 2018) “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10, King James Version [Christ is the door]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In the darkness, which we all feel at times, Jacob wrestles with God. He asks for assurances of blessing (which he already had), but instead, he gets God! Jesus also wrestles in the garden, giving up control, and God raises him from the dead.

WRESTLING WITH GOD—Genesis 32 (Children’s Message: afraid of the dark?) Are you afraid of the dark—or the darkness? Maybe the darkness is in the hospital, or a war zone, or you found yourself jobless or on the edge of bankruptcy. Maybe the darkness was anguish over children, or marital ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed