Sermons on Civil Compliance:

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003

What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2009

There is a need for us to learn to offer admonition and for us to learn to receive it. This sermon attempts to teach us how to do both.

Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table of an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to tie a napkin around his neck like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his napkin is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Idol Of Laissez Faire: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2009

The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God; their open-minded, laissez-faire attitude was a cancer on the church.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LAISSEZ FAIRE: PERGAMUM REVELATION 2:12-17 Sermon Objective: The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God. Their open-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Imprisoned By The Big Three

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2023

God can save us from all kinds of prisons.

Imprisoned by the Big Three Prison is a reality in our culture and scripture. We know that some significant Bible characters experienced time in jail. • Joseph in Egypt • John the Baptist • Paul and Silas in Philippi • Jesus preached to the souls in prison (1 Peter 3:19) and identified with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 19, 2022

One anothering involves many things and some of them balance each other. In the last sermon, we explored accepting one another, and that command is balanced by today's "one another" which is admonish one another. It is so important for us to learn how to give and receive admonition.

Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table at an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to put his napkin in his collar like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Romans 15:14, Galatians 2:11-13, Proverbs 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Jesus My Lord Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Genuine salvation requires making Jesus “Lord” in both words and deeds

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: Peace Treaty With God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 27, 2024

Sin creates a broken relationship between our Holy God and sinful human beings. We are on opposite sides. Isaiah 53 predicts that this Suffering Servant would bring a peace treaty between God and His Creation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: Peace Treaty with God ISAIAH 53:5 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Commandments: How Should Christians Observe Them?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 5, 2002

Compares Old Testament observance of the commandments with Jesus’ expectations.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS OBSERVE THEM? All of the great religions that proclaim belief in one God submit to the 10 Commandments. Yet, how do we, as Christians, understand and obey these so-called Jewish commandments? Please read Exodus 20:1-17 For the Christian, the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Church Attendance Matter?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon that encourages church attendance

"Does Church Attendance Matter?" Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I. It matters because submission to God's Word matters -- "Not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Triumph of Faith

Joshua 5:13 - Ch 6:5 The Triumph of Faith Jericho was a very formidable city, a great city Great in Antiquity, oldest cities. Great in Iniquity Great in Hostility an impregnable fortress There’s a Jericho standing between us and :- God's Person, God's Plan, God's Purpose, God's Power, and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Details Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 27, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Details Of Christ Matthew 28:9-15 I. The Care (28:9) these women had for Christ A. The Compliance (28:9a) B. The Coming together (29:9b) C. The Cheer (28:9c) rejoice D. The Celebration (28:9d) true identity; Philippians 2:9-11 II. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Art My Portion Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Thou art my portion

Psalm 119:57-64 ? Cheth - (A Hedge or A Fence) 1. David's Contentment - 57 Thou art my portion, O Lord: His Covenant - I have said that His Commitment - I would keep thy words. His Search - 58 I intreated thy favour His Sincerity - with my whole heart: His Submission - be merciful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019

Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:15-16, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:15, Mark 13:9-13, Mark 13:14-20, Matthew 10:28, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refining Your Values

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

Jesus called his disciples (apostles and others) to refine their values so that they may better serve God in the spread of the gospel. In the gospel text of the morning, Luke records the first part of Jesus’ sermon on the plain – the blessings and woes o

The Roman emperor Charlemagne has an interesting story surrounding his burial. This famous king asked to be entombed sitting upright in his throne. He asked that they place the crown on his head and his scepter in his hand. He requested that they drape the royal cape around his shoulders and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Other

Father’s Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

I don't know about you, but I often struggle with messages relevant to specific days, so here is a Father's Day message i preached from 2022

FATHER’S DAY 2022 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: AS WE GET STARTED THIS MORNING, I HAVE TWO SMALL REMINDERS FOR OUR DADS WHO ARE HERE WITH US THIS MORNING. ONE IS A PEN WITH THE INSCRIPTION, “GODLY FATHERS ARE A BLESSING TO THEIR CHILDREN”. THE OTHER ITEM IS A COMPASS KEYCHAIN WITH THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist