Sermons on Cage:

Of First Importance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009

This parable is a contrast between the wise and foolish virgins. We’ll look at the context and then how we practically apply readiness today.

The Parables of Jesus The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 August 23, 2009 This week we turn to the parable of the ten virgins. This parable is Matthew and is one of several parables arranged by Matthew after the eschatological discourse. The what? This is the teaching found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Hoping In The Lord's Mercy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 30, 2014

To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to Divine effort of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on the cross of calvary.

I. EXORDIUM: Is it according to your human effort or divine effort? Divine effort II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference in Old and New Testament, in Old, according to performance of the person, that's why it's lacking; in New Testament, it's according to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 21, 2018

Thou shalt not covet

THOU SHALT NOT COVET By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 21, 2018) “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbour’s” [Exodus 20:17, King James ...read more

Denomination: Friends

A Fork In The Road

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016

Have you ever been at the fork in the road and chose the wrong direction, made mistakes that had consequences? Everyone has, how do you fix those mistake?

I am willing to bet that every one of us, even those that are young, wish you could change something in the past one way or the other. You got to that fork in the road, and you made the wrong turn. You got in a heated exchange and said the wrong thing. You put yourself in a compromised ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: *other

The Blood Makes You Free Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

There is freedom in the blood of Jesus

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 12 “The Blood Makes You Free” Text: John 8:32, 36 A quote from the first President of the United States (George Washington). “Let the world, O Lord be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy Son, Jesus Christ. Wash away my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Has A Name...jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

Hope has a name and His name is Jesus!

Hope has a name Micah 7:1-7 Introduction- if you would turn to Micah chapter 7- Toward the end of Old Testament between Jonah and Nahum. We will be there soon. As we begin Advent season, my prayer is that the Lord would speak to us. He would meet us where we are and take you where we need to go. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy: Rejoice In The Lord Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2012

We can choose to rejoice in the Lord, always, by (1) acknowledging His presence, and (2) adopting His perspective in life.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. 19 The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All, For The One (2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Their effectiveness as Jesus' disciples would not happen by default. They would always have to work at it and pray about it.

ALL, FOR THE ONE Text: Mark 9:38-50 “One of the highlights of the college freshman biology class was the monthly feeding of a caged rattlesnake kept in the laboratory. One time, the entire class gathered around the cage and, in complete silence, watched as the feeding took place. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

The Joy Of Trials

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004

Every Christian needs endurance; God gives us trials to help us mature and build our endurance for the course ahead.

The Joy of Trials James 1:2-4 I. Do YOU have trials? a. Is there anyone who doesn’t?! i. Chirpy the parakeet – News story about a parakeet that was mistakenly sucked up in the vacuum while his owner was cleaning his cage. ii. Mark Dunn – College roommate whose waterbed seemed to have a hole in it… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

The women who followed Jesus discovered that the tomb was empty. Peter and the beloved disciples confirmed their discovery. For the rest of their lives, these people discovered how the empty tomb opened up God's kingdom to them.

John 20:1-18 “The Message of the Empty Tomb” INTRODUCTION Occasionally a Good Friday situation slips into our lives. These are situations that appear to be hopeless and beyond God’s power—times when we wonder if there will ever be life after death. For some Good ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Fire In My Heart And Bones

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD. III. TEXT: Jeremiah 20:9 IV. THESIS: GOD is a consuming FIRE that consumes us, shut up in our bones and hearts V. TITLE: FIRE in my heart and bones VI. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shake, Rattle, And Roll

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008

Discovering the art of true worship despite difficult circumstances you may be encountering in your life. Find out how two buddies who love God deeply, literally brought the house down around them while finding their true worship to God.

I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only sporadically. In his mind the little boy was attempting to learn what was alike and what was different about the two meeting places which his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of False Prophet!!

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

False prophets/evangelist /pastors / Bishop/ Reverend outwardly appear as ministers of God in their behavior, calling, and message. They come in a deceptive manner Pretending to be genuine.

Matthew 7:15 says: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Looking at this verse, it shows  these prophets possesses both inward and outward characters. a) Outwardly: they come in sheep’s clothing False prophets/evangelist /pastors ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal