Sermons on Circumcision Is A Seal:

There Are No Closet Christians (John 7:1-52) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Nicodemus tries to thread the needle, and secretly follow Jesus. This doesn't work. If you are silent about Jesus, you haven't really "come to" him.

This morning, we find ourselves (somehow) in John 7. Throughout the gospel of John, we have found people confronted with one basic choice-- will they give their allegiance to Jesus, or not? Some people, hearing Jesus' words, and learning, have come to place their trust in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

The Heart Is A Dangerous Place - Genesis 34:1-35:15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Notice what it says about her. It says – She went out to see the women of the land. These are the pagans.

Genesis 34:1 says – Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the women of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he seized her and lay with her and humiliated her. He raped her. Dinah is the tenth child of Jacob, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Issue

Contributed by Matt Schuler on Oct 21, 2004

At times the church can be focused on too many "issues" and its desire to prove itself right. But what should we really be focused on? What is The Real Issue?

John 5:37-39 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get 1 Over

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26

Jeremiah 9: 1 – 26 Get 1 over 1 Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! 2 Oh, that I had in the wilderness a lodging place for travelers; That I might leave my people and go from them! For they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Raise Voices, Flattened Walls Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

The effects of praise, and success of small increments

Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches June 4, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “RAISED VOICES, FLATTENED WALLS” The Effects of Praise, the Success of Small Increments A Look at Leadership, #4 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapters 4, 5 and 6. TEXT: Joshua 6: 16, “And it came to pass at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Religious People Have An Advantage? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2007

Do religious people have an advantage over non-religious people? Are relgious people more likely than non-religious people to get to heaven? This sermon answers these questions.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 3:1: "What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?" (Romans 3:1) Introduction Every profession has its favorite stories, and the legal profession is no exception. A beginner attorney was defending a man accused of biting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"He Himself" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 7, 2002

He Himself tore down the wall. He Himself abolished the enmity. He Himself made us one. (#21 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

As I sat contemplating what title I should give this sermon, I asked myself, as is my usual custom when staring at a blank page on my computer screen waiting for inspiration, ‘what title would address the real meat of this passage; the crux; the primary truth being conveyed?’ I read the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Cut In On You?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 24, 2005

It was for freedom that Christ has set us free!

WHO CUT IN ON YOU! GALATIONS 5: 1 ~ 13 1. Introduction: Mindset God has given His salvation freely to every one who believes in the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. But the enemy, whom the Amplified Bible aptly describes as the evil genius of this world does his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2011

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord, and don’t compromise with the godless culture that surrounds us, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus In The Lion’s Den

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Opposition to Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 7 verse 1-24. Ill: • A secondary school faced a unique problem. • A number of female pupils were going into the toilets and putting on lipstick. • But wearing lipstick was not the biggest problem; • After all if the Teacher noticed they would simply ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Heavy Thoughts Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2014

A study of chapter 3 of the book of Romans verses 21 through 31

Romans 3: 21 – 31 Heavy Thoughts 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 3 "Joy In Believing" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 12, 2016

Part 3 of our Philippians study

Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 3 “Joy in Believing” Today we continue our study of the book of Philippians Paul’s letter of joy to the Church in the Macedonian in the city of Philippi Paul had spent time with the people there about 10 years before he wrote this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16, Philippians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

First Response Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014

This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:18-20, Genesis 34:1-31, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 35:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Month Of No More Reproach

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with great delight that I welcome you to this great month our month of No More Reproach. I hear God say weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning.

It is with great delight that I welcome you to this great month our month of No More Reproach. I hear God say weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning. All embarrassment and reproach you have suffered from the beginning of the year, yeah even from birth shall be rolled away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal