Sermons on Carnal Knowledge:

Christmas According To Isaiah Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2013

Isaiah foresaw not only the Incarnation of the Saviour, but projected to His reign over the earth.

“But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. “The people who walked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 13, 2013

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances1 Peter sermon one!

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances (1 Peter 1:3-13) Key Center: 1:13, “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Hope in Christ for New Birth (1:3-4) 3 Praise be to the God and Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-13

Denomination: Holiness

The God Of Creation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014

What can we learn of God from the opening statement of the Bible?

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Great philosophers are distinguished by asking great questions, whereas the merely curious ask meaningless questions. For instance, some shallow individuals may ask what they imagine is a profound question, “Why is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 22, 2019

When believers are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they manifest: 1) Upward Fruit (Galatians 5:22a) 2) Outward Fruit (Galatians 5:22b) and 3) Inward Fruit (Galatians 5:23)

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

The Philippian Jailer's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2016

To establish that the Jailer and household’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. The jailer and his household were saved at midnight after hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Jailer’s Crisis at Midnight 2. The Jailer’s Counsel at Midnight 3. The Jailer’s Conversion at Midnight Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a man who asked an essential question. A question that had eternal implications! This is a question that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riches Or Righteousness Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 23, 2021

The omniscient God, seeing and knowing all things, takes very close interest in the ounces and pounds, liters and pints, dollars and cents, of your daily life. Let every greedy and stingy thief beware! He does not watch from a distance

Riches or Righteousness Prov.11:1-11 Before standardized weights and measures, and a government department to enforce them, merchants were responsible for accurate scales and weights. You bought and sold most of your commodities and foodstuffs by weight. This was no small matter, as the integrity ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time To Check Your Halo Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

When we have this attitude that says I'm better than you because I am right, that's when self-righteousness takes effect in our lives.

The first thing I'd like to do today as we look at this passage is I'd like to talk to you about the footnote in your Bible. I hope you have a footnote. Look at it. Do you see the footnote in this passage that we're looking at today? The footnote says this: “These verses (which is John ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Don't You Just Grow Up

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

A sermon that focuses on maturing in wisdom as a Christian; that wisdom that one gains as he/she learns to live like Christ

Have these words ever been said to you? or Have you ever said these words yourself? “Why don’t you just grow up?” These words are said when someone is seen as not acting the way that they “should.” I. Wisdom for the Mature As Paul was speaking to churches throughout the Mediterranean region, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Blessing And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 21, 2001

An exposition of the future blessing described in Eph. 1: 9-14 and the conclusion of three messages on the spiritual blessings of Ephesians chapter 1.

Ephesians 1: 9 - 14 The future blessing and Conclusion Meeting Creek Oct. 15/00 Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:9-14 We all like a good mystery. Halloween and the need for mystery Paul talks about a mystery read Eph 1: 9,10 He uses the word very differently we think of mystery as knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostles' Teaching Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon based on Acts 2:42 starting with the breakdown of the Apostles’ teaching and how they committed themselves to it.

Back to the Basics- Apostles’ teaching Basic training How many of you have been through basic training? Christian’s have a basic training too! Acts 2:42 Devote- to addict, reflexive pronoun, to devote oneself to, wholly They were devoted to Christ and following Him Military- you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christ Means To The Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

What Christ Means To The Christian

To know Christ was Paul’s detemined purpose, not only for his own edification, but that he might edify others as well as make the realness of Christ known.(Acts 16:10). It COULD NOT BE OTHERWISE, for to truly know the Lord in the intimate way expressed in these verses must inevitably lead to a deep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Life's Got You Down

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

Brief outline on overcoming life’s hardships

WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE=S GOT YOU DOWN 5/13/01p RRC Php 4:4-8 1) GET CONTROL OF THOUGHTS Take Every Thought Captive (2 Cor 10:5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The leader must know how to deal with distractions that would hinder the Lord's work.

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Nehemiah 6:1-19 I. INSINCERE DISCUSSIONS (1-4; 17-18) A. ‘They thought to do me mischief’ (2) B. Persistent resistance (4) C. Behind the scenes correspondence (17-18) D. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faiths Hopes In God

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 10, 2009

Are you interested in finding out the reasons, "why you should put your hope in God"?

Great Faith Hopes in God! Job 13 FCF: Why should I put my hope in God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Savior, you must hope in Him. I. God’s wisdom will not fail you! 13:1-12 Job’s disappointment in his friends’ wisdom. A. Obtain wisdom through silence (1-6). 1. Your ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-28

Denomination: Baptist