Sermons on Claiming Name:

Honesty And Integrity

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A sermon looking at honesty and integrity in the life of Christian.

Introduction When I preach I always go on about reading it in context. About establishing the original context of when it was written, who it was written to and what the situation described was. How the original readers would have understood that. That is all very important. But there is of course ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

What Happen To Jesus In America

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our attitude towards Jesus.

What Happened To Jesus In America? Scriptures: John 15:12-13; John 8:3-11; Matthew 6:19-21; 7:21-23 Introduction This morning I want to awaken your spirits by asking you this question: "What has happened to Jesus in America?" I am really puzzled and perplexed by what I am ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The World Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci Code

Last week I mentioned that I still had to do my taxes. Well I didn’t get them done on Sunday, but I took Monday off. I got the filed by 3:30 pm. That was eleven and a half hours before the deadline. You will be glad to hear that I won’t be going to jail for failing to file. Maybe after the audit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

His story, Jesus, changed history. We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord.

Be Not Afraid Easter 2013 Introduction: A His story, Jesus, changed history. 1 We must all believe one of three things about Jesus: liar, lunatic, or Lord. a If the claims He made were false and He knew about it, liar. b If the claims He made were false and He didn’t know it, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man Of God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008

This week we examine the story of Jephthah and the lessons that can be learned from it.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church God Uses Unlikely People Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Half-Breed-Whole Man of God May 4, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. His mother was a social outcast. “He was the son of a harlot” (11:1). a. Social stigma – born out of wedlock. b. Racial ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Half-Breed - Whole Man Of God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

Only vow what you know can be done.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His mother was a social outcast. “He was the son of a harlot” (11:1). a. Social stigma – born out of wedlock. b. Racial stigma – born of a non-Jewish woman. 2. His Father was socially outstanding. “Gilead beget Jephthah” (11:1). a. Was the town of Gilead named after his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:39

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: Half Breed Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Rules for making vows/pledges.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His mother was a social outcast. “He was the son of a harlot” (11:1). a. Social stigma – born out of wedlock. b. Racial stigma – born of a non-Jewish woman. 2. His Father was socially outstanding. “Gilead beget Jephthah” (11:1). a. Was the town of Gilead named after his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Beginning

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

God addresses the most basic questions we can ask. "Where are we from?" and "Why are we here?"

The famous musical, The Sound of Music, includes this song which Maria teaches the Von Trapp children. "Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C, when you sing you begin with do-re-me." When we read the Bible, however, most people start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Eight

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch Out Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 10 (Final)

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Judgment Of The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 14, 2005

Future judgment? It’s done! You are judged already. Either you await sentencing, or Jesus has paid the penalty for you.

John 12:31-33 31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.” 33 But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die. The knowledge that the entire membership ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Good News From The Graveyard

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2008

Good News from the Graveyard Matthew 28:6-7 Intro The message of Christianity is good news from a cemetery. Graveyards are always melancholy places because they are associated with grief, sadness, and separation from our loved ones. The cemetery i

Good News from the Graveyard Matthew 28:6-7 Intro The message of Christianity is good news from a cemetery. Graveyards are always melancholy places because they are associated with grief, sadness, and separation from our loved ones. The cemetery is the last place from which one would expect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Colossians Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

As a Jesus follower, our presence should witness to a different set of standards than the world in which we operate.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational