Sermons on Caution:

Sermon # 41 - Remain In God's Grace - Uproot Bitterness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 29, 2023

Do we value the grace of God, and how can we continue in the amazing grace that God has lavished on us? Can bitterness hinder us from obtaining God’s grace? Read on to find the answers to these questions.

In Hebrew 12:15, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;” (ESV) The Holy Spirit of God cautions us through the word of God, that if we allow the root of bitterness to get embedded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:22, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 10:5, John 3:5, Romans 8:12-13, 1 Samuel 26:2, 1 Samuel 22:19, 1 Samuel 15:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 13 - Why Have You Done This? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2024

When the men on the ship realized that Jonah was the cause for their serious predicament they asked him, ‘Why have you done this?’ May we as children of God not do anything that will dishonor God and be a hindrance to those outside the church.

We read in Jonah 1:10, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" (GW) The prophet Jonah who received the word of God to go to Nineveh, disobeyed God, and undertook a voyage on a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:9-10, Genesis 3:13, Psalm 41:6, Numbers 22:32, Numbers 22:8, Numbers 22:12, Numbers 22:18-19, Numbers 22:22, Romans 8:31, James 1:14-16, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:17, 2 Samuel 11:1-2, Matthew 26:40-41, Joshua 7:8, Joshua 7:11, Jonah 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

We Believe In The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2025

Part 1 of a series on the foundational truths of our church

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy chapter 3. We begin a new series this morning on the things we believe. The foundational truths that hold us together as a church and as followers of Jesus. Over the next few weeks we are going to talk about the Bible, prayer, fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 13 - The Way Of The Cross Part 2 - Standing Around The Cross Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 10, 2025

Around the cross of Jesus were many people and it is interesting to note how each of them responded to the Savior’s cruel death. We must examine ourselves too to make sure that we truly understand and value what the Loving Lord Jesus did for us on our behalf on the cross of Calvary.

We read in John 19:17-18, He went out, carrying his cross, and came to "The Place of the Skull," as it is called. (In Hebrew it is called "Golgotha.") There they crucified him; and they also crucified two other men, one on each side, with Jesus between them. (GNB) That day when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1, Psalm 63:1-2, John 19:23-24, Matthew 5:6, John 19:19-22, Mark 15:29-31, Romans 2:24, Proverbs 10:19, Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:42-43, John 19:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

# 3 - Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 29, 2025

This is a message on the third of seven letters by Jesus to the churches. In this message we look at the Letter to the Church at Pergamos.

Letter # 3 - Letter to the Church at Pergamos Revelation 2:12-13 – “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 1:16, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:17, Numbers 26:1-3, Numbers 31:16, 2 Peter 2:15-16, Jude 1:11, Psalm 78:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Order In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 20, 2001

Know the value and power of good old fashioned preaching!

There is a cutting power in preaching. Preaching is a heart cry, a bold declaration. It is not an explanation. Preaching is a heralding, a proclamation and a declaration. It is not an apology. It is the urgency of the Master Himself ringing out through His yielded vessel. It is an outpouring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Apostolic

How Jesus Taught People To Bridle Their Speech

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways.

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, He is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord Jesus was the only man who constantly controlled His speech. Ask the Lord to help you model ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Occasionally Used Unconventional Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes.

1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes. He identified both personal and organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. Jesus knew that the Pharisees' values were rooted in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2006

Forgiveness brings great blessings because one is freed from guilt, granted eternal life, and restored to fellowship with God.

The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1, 2 INTRO.: Most of us are familiar with the sin of David. The story of his adultery with Bathsheba is in the 11th chapter of II Samuel. In the 12th chapter, he is confronted by the prophet Nathan and God’s sentence is passed upon him. David paid a terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Roadblocks On Hell's Superhighway

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2004

The longer you travel and the farther you go on this road the more difficult it will be for you to find an “exit ramp”.

FIVE ROADBLOCKS ON HELL’S SUPERHIGHWAY "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future

Contributed by Joe Durai on Aug 18, 2004

How do I face the many crossroads that will come up in an uncertain future?

FACING THE FUTURE Let us reflect and absorb the Bible’s perspective of facing the future. A popular saying is Religion is man’s attempt to reach God but Jesus is God’s attempt to reach man. We all come to crossroads at several junctures in our lives and we wonder which is the path we should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006

WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational