Sermons on Church Polity:

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014

The goal of time management according to Jesus and His parables is to use your time wisely and not waste it on the wrong thing. We need to be focused on the Kingdom of Heaven/The Kingdom of God. We need to build on its foundation the rock which is Jesus.

Video Illustration to open series: Your Time Is Right Now Our new theme for this next quarter centers on this question, “How are you using your time?” Theme: Time Management Introduction to the new theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Offer Of Life-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2013

4 of 4. The apostle John revealed God’s offer of Life to mankind. God offers Life to mankind. How can Life be procured/had? God’s Offer of Life comes to you thru...

GOD’s OFFER Of LIFE-IV—John 1:5-13 Attention: FSU’s quarterback for 2013, Jameis Winston Great on-point quarterback—Precision thrower—Change-up in the middle of a play—Stamina—Run the ball, etc.../Everything a great quarterback should be/Great morale ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 20

Revelation 20: 1 – 15 Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crawl Out From Under Your Rock Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2014

A study of chapter 51 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 51: 1 – 23 Crawl Out From Under Your Rock 1 “Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Drawn To Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2014

5 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—V—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Perfect Pattern/Identity Check Part 6 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Living The Perfect Pattern

Today, what we do is we come to Part 6 of Identity Check: Living a Verified Life. If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of 1 Peter and go down to chapter 2, and I want you to find verse 18. In verse 18, it says, "Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Makes Life Beautiful Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 3, 2014

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" St. Augustine said, “our hearts are restless until we find our rest in Thee.”

Some of the greatest words of spiritual gifts, unity, interpersonal relationship and love in Scripture are found in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 and 13. Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:18-25, to you. “But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God: Is Israel Still Special To You Today? Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 12, 2016

Does the nation of Israel have a special place in God's heart, does it play an important part of the end times?

God: Is Israel still special to you today? Jer. 31:10 1. If you pick up a Bible or a newspaper on any given day, and read it long enough, you can rest assured that you will read something about the Nation of Israel. Contrary to what politicians and pundits may say, Israel, not the United ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2016

A study of eternal destinations

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead to God Luke 23: 32 - 42 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Brush It Off And Move On - Dealing With Rejection

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 27, 2018

This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will have to face rejection. What is the best way for us to handle rejection?

Scripture: Mark 6:1 - 13 (Call to worship - Psalm 48) Theme: Rejection - How do Deal With It Title: Brush It Off and Move On - Dealing with Rejection This sermon deals with the reality of Rejection and How to handle it. Jesus faced rejection. His disciples faced rejection. We will face ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Sign Post - John The Baptist

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 5, 2018

This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow!

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29 Theme: John the Baptist This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow! INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Storms That Give Us Strength

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 26, 2017

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. We must understand that there will be storms.

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. Struggles are a part of our lives. The life we all live. So at some point in each of our lives, there will be struggles. But we must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4-5, Psalm 107:28-31, Psalm 91:2-6

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2017

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5)

On Thursday, Dr. R.C. Sproul, one of this generations greatest theologians and teachers, went home to be with the Lord around 3 p.m. surrounded by his wife, Vesta, and family in his hospital room in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The audio that was scheduled months ago to be aired a few hours later was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other