Sermons on Castles:

God's Word Is Like...

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004

From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 20, 2005

What the church needs to be on the edge of. we do nt worship the place we meet but we can worship at the place we meet.

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge Last week we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the place we meet at but we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Grace Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2008

Abounding grace means dead to sin and alive to Christ. But what does it no mean to be dead to sin? And what are we to do as a result of this abounding grace in our llives?

ROM 6:1 -23 GRACE ABOUNDS IN CHRIST LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL HAD TAKEN US THROUGH OUR ANCESTRY AND HAD SHOWN US ALL THAT WE WERE EITHER IN ADAM OR IN CHRIST THAT IN ADAM CAME SIN AND DEATH REIGN IN CHRIST GRACE AND ABUNDANT ETERNAL LIFE REIGN ... WE ALSO SAW THAT WHEN SIN INCREASES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

One God And Father Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 26, 2016

Abba, Becoming God's Children, Heirs

ONE CHURCH - One God and Father Romans 8:14-17 (p. 787) July 31, 2016 Introduction: Life isn’t fair is it? Think about that. I was born in 1960. A stay at home mom (kinda because she was the most active woman I’ve ever met). A father with a successful job ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Watches Me

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 27, 2018

As God sees and knows each sparrow, so He watches us.

“He Watches Me” Matthew 10:29-31 Daviod P. Nolte Sometimes we have birds in our yard that are not as common as the little black starlings. The other day I saw a red headed woodpecker on our tree; sometimes we see a yellow canary or some variety of finch. Numerous hummingbirds vie for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

A Better Christian

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

Do you desire to be a better Christian? Most Christians sincerely want to be better. But how do we become better Christians? Some people say that reading the Bible or other Christian books will make you a good Christian. Other people say that doing a lot

Text: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A outline of the guarding of our souls by Christ, and a view from the FBI witness protection program (web site)

Witness Protection Program 1 Peter 1:1-5 Introduction: Witness protection is the process in which witness are protected against intimidation before there testimony or criminal retaliation. The U.S. Federal Government both relocates and gives new identities to witnesses who risk there lives giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Defines You?

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006

Discovering the things in our life that define who we are and who we will become

INTRODUCTION Everyone is defined by something … in fact, every company is defined by it’s product! White Castle is defined by its “belly bombers.” Applebee’s is defined by its “half off the muchies” after 10. Dell is defined by its “inexpensive computers.” Apple is defined by its “graphic/video ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Loyal To God? (By; Pastor Carmen Gomez)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004

How loyal are you to the Lord?

As we study the book of 2 Chronicles and the lives of the kings and people of Israel we see that God always responded in the same way towards Idolatry and the turning of our backs to Him. Chapter 17:3 tells us that Jehoshaphat did not seek the Baals and because of that God prospered him. Many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian Home?

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 1, 2004

The Christian home is a fortaste of heaven when we attribute our lives to serving God.

Dickerson Road Baptist Church 3601 Dickerson Road Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 Pastor: Michael Blankenship 615-865-0911 Joshua 24:13-15 What Happened to the Family? We live in an age where televison and video games have become ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A New Day

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

Luke focuses his Gospel on the theme of reversal in which Jesus is said to have turned the values of status upside down. In Jesus’ upside down world, the poor are lifted up, the oppressed are set free and Jesus, God’s son forgives sins.

A New Day!! INTRO: It’s a new day. Not just any new day, it is the first day for a new year. Only a week ago we had Christmas. And today we will look at the relevance of this baby Jesus who as a man so radically changed the world. The reading today demonstrates this and is found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Following Jesus in keeping the new commandment of love.

THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. John 13:31-14:11. The sixth significant “I am” saying of Jesus in John’s Gospel is “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me” (John 14:6). Before we come to look more closely at the content of this remarkable verse, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11, John 13:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of All Conspiracy

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Dec 8, 2013

The conspiracy of the evil ones against a child of God shall not stand. One with God is in the majority. He cares for His children and His counsel shall stand forever. Remember,If God is for you, no one can be against you.Trust in Him always.

THE END OF ALL CONSPIRACY ACTS 23:12-31 What is conspiracy? 1. A secret agreement to do evil 2. A plot to carry out some harmful acts 3. A combination of persons for evil purpose. 4. A secret plan or game 5. A kind of gunpowder plot 6. A circle of gang THE STORY- ACTS 23:12-16 “And when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-31

Denomination: Anglican