Sermons on Canonization:

Spiritual Things

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020

A look at seeking to excel in the edification and building one another up in the faith.

“Pursue love. However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit.” (1 Cor 14:1 CJB) Salvation makes the Christian complete in Christ (Col 2:10). ALL that the Father is, Jesus is. “All the fullness of the Godhead bodily” dwells in Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit dwells within the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 1:19, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 7:14, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 2:9-10, Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 14:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Not Here. He Is Risen!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2023

Easter is more than a party. It is a life-changing reality.

He is not Here. He is Risen Luke 24:1-11 It’s Easter time again. And again we are challenged with what Easter is all about. In some circles, robed choirs, priests and congregations go through the prescribed Easter ritual, some of which goes back nearly two thousand years. I have found Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Irenaeus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022

Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

• Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Upon Measure – Death – The Restoration Of God - Part 10 (Section 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2025

In this smaller message we look at the way Christ died for the sins of the world to redeem and restore what Adam lost. Jesus Christ is the Passover Lamb and fulfils the two goats on the Day of Atonement. His death for the whole world has brought eternal redemption and salvation.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – DEATH – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 10 (Section 2) I am doing a presentation on the results of sin that entered the human race. There are six consequences of that sin I am outlining, and we began DEATH in the last message with Serenity Ruined in the Garden through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Exodus 12:13, 1 Corinthians 5:7, John 3:14-15, Hebrews 9:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Topics: Peter, Early Church

Ahijah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 5, 2022

Besides all these, there is still one more Ahijah in the Bible, and his role was more significant. This Ahijah was a prophet from Shiloh during the time of Solomon. Through Ahijah, God had a message that would change the kingdom of Israel forever

AHIJAH Ahijah is the name of several biblical individuals: 1. Ahijah the Shilonite, the Biblical prophet who divided the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. 2. One of the sons of Bela (1 Chr. 8:7, RV). In AV (KJV) called "Ahiah." 3. One of the five sons of Jerahmeel, who was the great-grandson ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

A Change In Time Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

History changed the day, but grace restores the meaning—calling us to worship the Creator who never changed His rest.

Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Philippians 1:6, 1 John 4:19, Colossians 3:14, Luke 6:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gift Of Time Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

The Sabbath remains holy and God’s enduring invitation to rest in His finished grace.

Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:25, Revelation 14:6-7, Mark 2:27-28, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 58:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bridegroom Of Blood Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-26

Denomination: *other

Knowledge Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2010

Timothy’s knowledge of the Scriptures was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Knowledge of the Scriptures is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How is it helpful? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is A

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-III(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Need: Knowledge of the Word of God can help us to Overcome a Hostile Environment. B— KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Understanding the WRITTEN WORD(3:15-17) Timothy’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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