Sermons on Chrisitan Living:

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

The “tithe” is not our money; it’s God’s. When we refuse to trust the church in handling the tithe, and feel that we know the best use for it, then this is contempt for God and His Spirit, and we are treading on dangerous ground!

I remember when my wife and I first got married that she would tell me stories about the Christian camp she attended as a child, because camp meant so much to her growing up. One of the songs they sang at camp was called, “God Loves a Cheerful Giver,” which was about Ananias and Sapphira; and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 5, 2023

Study #8: This study discusses the Antichrist's rise to power. Symbolism includes: Beast from the Sea, Seven Heads, Ten Horns, Lion, Bear, Leopard, Fatal Wound, Beast from the Earth, Image of the Beast, and Mark of the Beast.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapter thirteen. We left off with discussing the dragon, which we identified as Satan, who strives to make war on Israel’s offspring. Now, we are going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The God Of The Bible? (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 18, 2024

A lot of folks think the Christian life is like the game children play, called “Hide and Seek”.

Even older teens sometimes enjoy playing this game. However sometimes older teens they cheat when they play this game. Let me explain… Illus: For example, did you hear about the teenage girl that said to her boy friend, “Let’s play Hide and Seek.” • He said, “How do you play it?” • She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Process And Providence Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 25, 2024

Joseph's journey gives us incredible insight into the tension between God’s Promise and God’s Process. Understanding this tension will enable us to accept God’s process, so that we can achieve God’s outcome in our character.

Process and Providence: Genesis 37 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 37. We are continuing the series we started last week called Meant for Good. We are looking at the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. I pointed out to you last week that this one narrative takes up 25% of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Work And Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024

If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Perversion Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan realizes that if he takes something that God created for good, and twists it until it is completely unrecognizable, and even causes it to look like something evil, that he can cheat us out of what God wanted us to have.

The devil is not a creator. He is very good at perverting things, but he never creates new material. He can only use God’s material. - Daniel Heimbach(1) I want to begin by reminding us how the Bible says that we are at war daily with Satan and his demons (Eph 6:11-12). The devil is real, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

The remainder of chapter 16 concerns Paul’s work in Philippi. It falls into four separate scenes. Verses 11-15 relates the group’s (Paul, Silas, Mark, and Timothy) journey to Philippi and the conversation of a prominent woman named Lydia. Verses 16....

January 28, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Work in Philippi (16:11-40) Part 1: Founding a Church with Lydia (16:11-15; KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 18, 2020

To establish that "calling on the name of the Lord to be saved" is hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel's truth. We will clarify what is meant by: "calling on the name of the Lord." And how repentant believers call on Him to be saved.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Calling on the Name of the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss "Calling on the Name of the Lord." This is the fifth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be other lessons bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communicating Christ Effectively

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002

Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evil Eye Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 3 of 15

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAM. 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stones And Bones

Contributed by Rex Williams on Sep 3, 2002

STONES AND BONES is a sermon directed toward encouraging people to establish mnemonic devices that will help them prepare for church services & stay focused on their personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not di

STONES AND BONES is directed toward encouraging us to establish mnemonic devices that will help us prepare for church services & stay focused on our personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not dispose of our hope in God’s promises. THE STONE OF ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:26-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Jew?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 31, 2005

Are there one or two Gospels???? Do I witness to a Jew or not?

Am I A Jew? I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I have been a SSGT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings: The Resources Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

God has blessed his people with gifts. This sermon explores three truths we need to know about our giving God.

Scripture Let me tell you a story that will put today’s message into a picture to which you can relate. Many years ago when my son Jon was very young, I took him to McDonald’s and bought him some French fries. While sitting together enjoying each other’s company, I idly reached over to take some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed