Sermons on Classes:

Right Conduct: Employment Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2025

The teaching of Peter as to how Christian slaves are to conduct themselves equips us with a biblical approach to "live good" as Christian employees.

You can listen to this, and all NPBC sermons, at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3rd August 2025 1 Peter 2:18-25 “Right Conduct: Employment” Today we are going to focus on a section of Peter that deals with slaves and slavery. I’ll read the section in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Home In Heaven & Hope Beyond Death, Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Father’s house, where Jesus said he would go and prepare a place for us, is real. Heaven is our home base

The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare is hailed as the most excellent writer of the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet. His influence over the last six centuries is immense and continues to influence new authors. He is ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Trustworthy Stewards

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005

A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Church Do You Want?

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

There are many types of churches today. Some are doing great things for God. Others...well, they just need to be reminded of their purpose. This message is a challenge to churches of all denominations to refocus upon what God has called them to do.

What Kind of Church Do You Want? Mark 2:1-12 I. A Museum? A lot of old relics lying around—You can look, but don’t touch. Many of these relics have never been moved in 30 years. They last evangelist that tried to move them was overcome so badly with the dust that he had to evacuate the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Stepping Out Of Shadow Into Light

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on May 17, 2004

This is a message to encourage and challenge women to move out of the shadow and be transformed into the glory of the LorD.

Pastor Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: STEPPING OUT OF SHADOW TO LIGHT TEXT: GAL. 3: 26 - 29 I give God the glory for this privilege He gave me to be his vessel to minister this word. The topic of this message is “stepping out of the shadows into the Light. This is a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard And Protect Against The Enemy

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

There are so many things that Satan is throwing at the Believer and we must guard ourselves from his attacks

“Guard and protect against the enemy” Intro: Do we see that through the Word of God that Satan tries every way that he can to bring destruction into the life of men and women by taking control of their life. In the garden, Satan wasn’t after the elephant or even the lion. He understood authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Isaiah 43:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Poets Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 28, 2001

James warns us that believers can be guilty of wearing the Word, talking about the Word, singing about the Word but not doing the Word. How do we become doers of the Word?

“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:21-22). There once was a famous inventor who unveiled a new invention. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Man In A Hole

Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Sep 3, 2002

If can help someone solve a problem, then solve it!

I want to begin with the parable that I just read: The story of the Good Samaritan. I just want to point out some historical elements. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. See, Christians were not viewed as separate from the Jews until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Plugging In

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003

Two reasons for the Holy Spirit - power to live for God and to work in those who are yet to believe.

One thing that is very much a part of our society is power. We crave it. We get it. We use it. We abuse it. This morning in preparation for our time of communion together, I want us to think about power for a few moments. To begin, I ask for your response to this question: “What are sources of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

Instructions from the Doxology

When Jude began his letter, his original intention was to write a general letter about the “salvation that Christians share”. But, he modified & narrowed his concern to urging the believers to “contend for the faith”. When her used the words salvation and faith he was referring to the same ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Tool Are You.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Aug 23, 2005

In God’s toolbox what tool are you?

What tool are you in God’s toolbox? Luke 12: 35 Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning. Goodmorening everyone. Today I want to talk about tools. Now that I just got all the mens attention, what are some of the most memorable tools you have or had. Hammers, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Invitation

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 28, 2006

Urging men to come to Christ

The Last Invitation There are two comings seen in these final verses of the book of Revelation. First, there is the second coming of Christ to this world, and second, there the is invited coming of the world to Christ. The coming of Christ to this world is delayed among other reasons so that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Peter's Life 2: Peter Walks On Water

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2008

Jesus leads us to face storms to strengthen our faith.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2: Peter Walks on Water January 20, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2008

What can we learn from the figure of Paul and the letters he wrote?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1 February 24, 2008 A. WHO WAS PAUL? 1. Tentmaker. What was his father’s occupation? Acts 18:1-2. 2. Tarsus. Where was Paul born? (Turkey) 3. Legalistic. What can be said of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Should The Child Of God Rise From His Knees

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007

What should be our attitudes when we have finished praying

How Should A Child Of God Rise From His Knees Matthew 6: 13 The prayer that is given here is a direct response to the disciples request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The prayer is a model designed to show us to pray, and it has lost none of its power after over 2000 years. As we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist