Sermons on Circumspectly:

The Lord's Prayer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of temptation in the Lord's Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER 07 MATTHEW 6:13 (NIV84) 13AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE.’ INTRODUCTION: WELL, HERE WE ARE IN THE FIRST SUNDAY OF 2024. WE HAVE SURVIVED THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS. YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK, I SHARED A MESSAGE ENTITLED, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Separate

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 4, 2024

Christians are to be readily recognizable. They are to be seperate from worldly persons. However, it is most difficult to identify one in a crowd in the modern world. Why?

In western culture and its influence upon all the rest of mankind, depicting Christians from the rest of the world is most difficult today. The only differences we see come from diverse groups who outwardly show differences in their dress and chosen culture. Outward differences among all others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-16, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:15-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultivating A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jul 23, 2024

Having a thankful heart is important part of our walk with God.

Cultivating a thankful heart – Sunday, November 15th Opener: Good morning! How is everyone doing this wonderful day in the Lord! We are just so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning. This week, the title of our message is cultivating a thankful heart. It is interesting to note that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:28, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 23, 2004

This is part one of a series dealing with the church covenant used by most baptist churches. We seek to answer the question: What is required of church members ?

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 1 Cor. 12:18-27 ,Acts 11:25-26 1Co 12:18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 1Co 12:19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 1Co 12:20 But now are they many members, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Life

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 27, 2008

God’s has given us an instruction book that deals with every area of or lives.

Introduction Have you ever been given instructions on how to do something, but you were pretty sure that you could figure it out, so you threw out the instructions? I did that one time with a brand new entertainment center. I had put all kinds of furniture together before and I just knew that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008

Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Giants

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 17, 2017

How to overcome "the giants" that face us daily!

OVERCOMING THE GIANTS 1SAM 17 VS 20-51 1 Samuel 17:20-51 (NKJV) 20 So David rose early in the morning, left the sheep with a keeper, and took the things and went as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the camp as the army was going out to the fight and shouting for the battle. 21 For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-51

Denomination: *other

Skilled Or Committed - 7 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

You can fool all the people some of the time time, you can fool some people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln

Once, Akbar asked Birbal to find four fools in his kingdom and bring them to him. Birbal was amused at the Emperor’s wish and said, “Jahanpanah, it is not a difficult task as this world is full of foolish people. All I need is a of few days.” Akbar readily granted Birbal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sleeping With Another Man's Wife

Contributed by Eric Smith on Feb 12, 2011

Unique twist paralleling the graphic title of this sermon concerning adultery and turning to show those "sleeping" with the Bride of Christ (the Lord's wife - Rev. 21:9).

2 Sam 11:1-4 1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. 2 And it came to pass in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Loving God

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 14, 2011

How we are to accomplish the first and great command to love God with all our heart, soul and mind.

“Loving God” Text: 1 John 4:7-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction The beloved apostle John penned the beautiful words of our scripture reading this morning in which one of the great attributes of God is set forth – God is love. Yet, as we begin reading the OT, we find no reference to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Covenant

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 4, 2019

We are steadfast in our faith, & our calling. We will stand against the carnality of this creation, & be the light God has called us to be!

Sermon - The church Covenant - Today’s message is geared towards our tendency to lean on grace so much that it cripples us from being what God has intended. - If you look in your bulletin I typed up our church covenant. Church Covenant Having been led, as we believe by The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-9, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

What Are You Going To Do? (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Some believe that the Old Testament Book of Psalms is the most helpful book in the Bible.

Why? Because the Psalms are loaded with information to help us live the Christian life. One of the things we all need help with is how to deal with the differences we have with each other. We all have many differences. Illus: Mayor Giuliani, of New York city, was honored for his leadership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 16, 2024

Though we do not know what the future holds, we will choose what we do, become, and how we respond.

NOW IS THE HOUR (Ephesians 5:15-17) Compared to eternity, in one sense our lives are almost nothing. But they are everything, because in this short thing called life, I can insert myself into God’s eternal plan – passionately live for Him, use my time and talents to live for others and make an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17