Sermons on Candidates:

Elder Ordination Address Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Better Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Building better people will never happen accidently. We must grow a plan and purpose. We need creative use of conflict and good communication skills.

BUILDING A BETTER LIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. TO BUILD A BETTER FAMILY AND A BETTER LIFE WE NEED GOOD, REGULAR COMMUNICATION... 1 Tim. 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; A. COMMUNICATION INVOLVES TWO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope That Comes From Your Disability Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 7th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#7] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM YOUR DISABILITY Judges 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. Last week we looked at the hope that comes from the unknown, today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hardships & Hazards On The Home Strech

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 7, 2016

A sermon to encourage believers to finish the Christian race.

Hardships & Hazards On the Home Stretch Hebrews 12:1-2 Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of If Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

I don’t like “if”. If if requires me to do something in order to get something good, I’d rather depend on the certainty of God’s work. God doesn’t require much-all I have to do is continue in the faith Paul serves. That’s easy, right?

A few days ago we talked about our security in Christ. Our salvation and acceptance before God are secure because it is based on Jesus and His work and sacrifice, not on ours. Here Paul presents the other side of the coin of security. If That’s a conditional word. We’re reconciled to God through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

Not For Sale

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you for sale?

Not for Sale! 1 Kings 21:1 And it came to pass after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which was in Jezreel, next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appointed To Serve

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013

God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Storm Proofing Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

1. We all go through storms 2 They Had Set Out With Christ 3 His Presence on Board is no Guarantee of Perpetual Calm 4. The Storm Does Not Mean That He Has Left Us. 5. Do Not Lose Faith If He Seems Calmly Indifferent.

1. We have gone through two storms these last 2 weeks - Lost of power & have snow because of Sandy – 10/29/12 - Sandy dumped 3’ wet snow - 270,000 people lost power - 6 people in WV have died - John Rose, 60, a Republican candidate killed by falling tree - It could take at least six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Going To Church Doesn't Make You A Christian!

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Dec 9, 2014

Hpw does one really know if they are SAVED?

Going to church does not make you a Christian; nor does saying a prayer, going down an aisle, passing a catechism, telling yourself that you are, or trying to be a decent person. You can only be a Christian if Christ is in you, which can be tested and proven according to the scriptures. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Relationships 101: Dealing With Offenses

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 8, 2013

One of the most important teachings on healthy relationships: How to deal with offenses. Thank you to John Bevere who inspired this teaching!

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 101: DEALING WITH OFFENSES INTRO TO TOPIC: Chris Jordan “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Do We Want To Be Like Other Nations?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

America may change some aspects of government this election but it will not change the fact that the people remain in rebellion to God. We like so many other countries in the world are living out the cycle of sin as it is clearly displayed.

Message: We have been witness to a national election in America. It was a very volatile and divisive election. What we saw played out in the United States is as old as time. The Bible points us to a time when Israel wanted to be like other nations. We see in their actions ancient facts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Live In-Between #1 Answering The Call Isaiah 6-1 Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

God isn't looknig for qualified people as much as He is looking for willing people to serve Him. Are you willing to answer the call?

Answering the Call (Isaiah 6:1-8) ~ Intro: This year will be different (video) what are you willing to commit to? The world did this in mass on new years day by making resolutions. A resolution is simply a firm decision to do or not do something. 4 things about answering the call we learn in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jtv: The Court And The Judge #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus actions forever changed the penalty portion of our time of judgment.

God’s TV station would mimic other shows, they would underpin a key scripture to help teach real truth to a culture that has been taught to doubt, question and render a verdict based on individual feelings, experiences and secular teachings. It’s from this seat of judgment, we tune into one of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Status Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Paul writes to affirm the true status and position of every true believer. Just what is that status and position?

WHAT’S YOUR STATUS? GALATIANS 3:26-4:7 INTRODUCTION: Paul had preached the Gospel. Many people had believed. In his absence false teachers had infiltrated the camp and begun to misguide people. They were saying that grace and faith was not enough. Until you adopt Judaism you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ (Concluded).

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2021

There are no untouchables with God.

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (concluded). James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational