Sermons on Canon:

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Time Is It For You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002

Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Attraction Of Affliction

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

How the afflictions of Christ should attract the church.

Divine Attraction of Affliction Text: Isaiah 53:4-7 4. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1 Witnessing To Mormons Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

This is a Mulitple series on witnessing to mormons. The first lesson is background and termonology.

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 1 Jeff Bixby March 8, 2001 Scripture: 1Timothy Ch.1:15-16 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

Cuando Lo Dulce Se Vuelve Amargo

Contributed by Mickey Correa on Jul 10, 2003

como lo que aparentemente se piensa salir bien termina en aparente ruina es un curso espiritual para entrar en la verdadera d

Cuando lo dulce se vuelve amargo Rut 1:20 Introducción: Somos pocos los que nos gusta las cosas amargas. La leche, las frutas y las golosinas amargas no taren satisfaccion. Pero lo dulce como nos gusta. El dulce coco, los caramelos, el bicocho, el flan y cuantos cosas mas la apetecemos y la ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cuando Lo Dulce Se Vuelve Amargo

Contributed by Mickey Correa on Jul 10, 2003

como lo que aparentemente se piensa salir bien termina en aparente ruina es un curso espiritual para entrar en la verdadera d

Cuando lo dulce se vuelve amargo o agrio Rut 1:20 Introducción: Somos pocos los que nos gusta las cosas amargas o agrias. La leche, las frutas y las golosinas amargas no taren satisfaccion. Pero lo dulce como nos gusta. El dulce coco, los caramelos, el bicocho, el flan y cuantos cosas mas la ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict Management: The Source Of Conflict

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2003

Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a Confronter. That’s not because He hates us, but because He loves us. Bare in your mind, that Jesus never is the cause or source of a confrontation. What in us is the source of conflict in our own live

Conflict Management: The Source of Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com These verses can be one of the most difficult verses in the Bible to explain. I know that many of you will agree with me. Let see this verses in its proper context: 34 Think not that I am come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Cast Of Characters

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006

A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Identity: Who Are You And Why Are You Who You Are?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

This message explores the radical truth of who we are in and through Christ and how that affects the way we live and how God views us.

New Creations - Our identity in Christ 1. Why are you who you are? Why are you different than so many others? a. What goes through your mind when you listen to the news stories, see the moral depravity so prevalent around you? b. Stalin (killed 20 million), Ted Bundy (confessed to killing over 30 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Galatians 4:4, describing how Jesus came at just the right time. This shows that the time was right SPIRITUALLY - He fulfills our needs as the Law never could.

Galatians 3:23-4:7 – It’s About Time When was Jesus born? The one that Isaiah called Wonderful - when was this child born, and when was this Son given? There are many ways to answer that question. Was Jesus born on December 25th? For about 1800 years, that has been the date assigned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Constancy Of Love Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

3rd on a series of 3 on 1st Cor 13

Constancy of love. 13:8–13. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Priest, Perfect Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

An explanation of the sin offering described in Leviticus 4 & 5 and how this relates to the role of Christ as the perfect priest and the perfect sacrifice.

In Romans 7:23, the Apostle Paul writes, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That’s the take-home message of this sermon. If you have to leave early, or if talking about blood makes you squeamish, or if the Levitical details of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nothing Is Too Hard For Yahweh Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 28, 2009

Because nothing is too hard for God, He will easily accomplish His purposes.

Nothing is Too Hard for Yahweh (Jeremiah 32-36 passim) 1. We are very complex beings. Even simple creatures are complex. 2. According to Creation Magazine, "When geneticists found that there were only 20,000 to 30,000 genes in the human ge’nome, [gee’ nome] on par with a ’simple worm,’ they ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible