Sermons on Certificate Of Debt:

Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009

The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

- The painful reality of divorce is something we really don’t want to be reminded of. It’s been called the “hemorrhoids or cancer” of our relational life… but perhaps that is why we do need to hear God’s heart openly… because too many have been left with

Hearts have a way of changing over time… especially marital affections. Last week we looked at how Jesus restored sanctity to our pursuit of marriage and family… this week I want to address more specifically the questions that may surround divorce and remarriage for those seeking to follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Man's World Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 24, 2012

It may be a man's world but we need our happy wives in it. Ten steps to making sure that you have that happy wife.

My subject today can be very uncomfortable to us men. The subject is our roles as husbands and how we sometimes fail. Many of you today have been or are now divorced. I am included in that number of having a marriage that failed. Reality is that often a man can do all he can to save a marriage but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Foursquare

The Blessing Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

7th in a sermon series on James dealing with the blessing that God promises to those who endure.

“The Blessing of Endurance” Review Today we move on in our journey thought James. James wrote to bring clarity to the life of faith. Many assert they live by faith. Many claim they trust God but their response to various circumstances in life demonstrates otherwise. James serves as a spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2018

Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-24 that my heart always goes where I put God's money.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” In today’s lesson, I want to examine Matthew 6:19-24. Two weeks ago we examined verses 19-21. So, we won’t spend a lot of time on those verses, but will spend more time on verses 22-24. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Affirmations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021

First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Try Marriage, Not Divorce Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRY MARRIAGE, NOT DIVORCE A. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. 1. On the average, 20 billion dollars are spent on cards, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and restaurants during Valentines, just to show someone you LOVE them. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Peter asked a question.... How many times must I forgive? Jesus responded by telling a story.

January 23, 2021 The Context: Peter asked Jesus a question: “How many times do I have to forgive the person who sins against me… 7 times?” Peter’s question was not intended to get Jesus’ opinion so much as it was to toot his own horn of grace and mercy --- Toot! Toot! You see, the Rabbis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lystras Of Life

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life.

Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life. Intro.: 1. Illust. "May the road rise up to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields; And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:18-20

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity 2006

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 23, 2006

A sermon for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2006, taken from Matthew 18

I would like to being by asking you two rhetorical questions. The first of which is why you here. There may be more than one answer – you’re committed to the idea and practice of church unity would be probably best one. Another one might be that you ’normally come to this kind of thing’ as you like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Repairer Of The Breach

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jan 31, 2008

The downward spiral of American families minus discipline and Biblical correctness, which is our only hope as a repairer of the breach.

2-3-08 A Repairer of the Breach Isiah 58:12 "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in". My grandson got my attention ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Idol Of Your Hearts

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Mar 7, 2011

The problem of the idol is that it hinders the move of God. God is saying, “Clear away the idols. Cast them into the fire. Then you can see what I can do.”

Idol of your hearts Ezekiel 14:1-14:4 Hebrews 4:13 “Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the Bible and one of the most powerful spiritual and intellectual concepts in the believer’s arsenal. Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part-Time Christians

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Sep 16, 2014

Many Christians today are running a part-time course in the Christian faith. As a matter of fact, they take their faith in Christ basically as an adjunct to their lives. They apply “wisdom” in serving the living God taking the Most High for a ride.

Part-time programme is a special package by an institution and it is designed particularly for the working class. This programme is designed in such a way that most of the institution’s rules and regulations that are binding on the regular students do not affect the part-time students. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Pentecostal