Sermons on Christlike Rest:

Please Build, Not Tear Down!

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018

Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is. . .! - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2017

A look through Hebrews at who Jesus Is!

Jesus Is . . . The Greatest! SERIES: Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 2:1-18 June 18, 2017 I’ve never heard anyone say . . . when I grow up I want to be a drifter! We usually have something in mind about who we want to be and what we want to accomplish Even when we’re struggling to make a decision, if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Illustrations Of Love And Warnings Of Hate Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 20, 2016

Jesus gives illustrations of a lay down your life love and also warnings concerning upcoming hatred and persecution by a world of unbelief.

Illustrations of Love and Warnings of Hate John 15:11-25 Jesus tells us in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Jesus is on His way to the cross and promises His followers (including you and me) that His joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 18, 2021

A first grade teacher asks her class what was Father's Day. One boy answered, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Another boy responded, "What gift?"

Father’s Day Ephesians 6:1-3, "1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." A first-grade teacher asks her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Exodus 20:12

Men's Ministry Events And Activities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered brotherhood that fosters mutual edification, spiritual transformation, and reflects God's love and grace.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers and to open our hearts to the life-giving Word of God. Today, we are not just in a house of worship, but in a home, a family, a brotherhood, bound by our shared ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Brotherhood

Living In The Power Of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 13, 2022

How do you manifest the characteristics of God as He is continually refines you in your life?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/115454 Introduction This Easter morning, we are going to look at a powerful prayer of the Apostle Paul in our study of the Book of Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Choosing Of A Deacon (Ordination Service)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

One thing the devil has been very successful at doing is taking something that God created, and using it for his own evil purpose.

For example, God gave mankind the wisdom and the ability to produce television sets for our homes, to provide wholesome and godly programs to be a blessing to our families. But look how the devil has taken the “scum” of Hollywood to corrupt the minds of our families. The devil has used television ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of "nice" Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2019

The Gospel of Christ calls us to live boldly, not safely. God calls His people to stand firm in this holy Faith rather than seeking to make people like them.

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Christianity! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

A study of 1 John 1:1-2:3 will reveal to us what the particulars are of essential Christianity. particularly, what the three-fold essentials of eternal life are, or what Christianity is essentially about!

We are turning to 1st John today, the first epistle of John, and I will explain to you why we are after we read the first chapter and 3 verses of the 2nd chapter, and after I pray… Let’s pray…I read an article recently that grabbed my attention, but really introduced me to what unfortunately I ...read more

Unity Of Attitudes - Philippians 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

How do you reconcile a broken relationship when it's the other person's fault?

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-2

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

The promise of God are special we will look at their source, their size and their success.

Feb. 15, 2004 Kim Huffman Goshen Christian Church Series: Timeless Treasures #3 “PRECIOUS PROMISES” 2 Peter 1:4 “For by these God has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational