Sermons on Co Participation:

Purity In A Sensual Culture Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 12, 2015

Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom.

Series: Resolutions Worth Keeping Title: Purity in a Sensual Culture Text: Ephesians 5:1-5, 8-12, 15-16 Truth: Resolve to choose a life of purity by imitating God in love, light, and wisdom. Aim: To choose to imitate God by living a life of purity. INTRODUCTION The owner of a plant that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024

James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018

Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

The beauty of music, art, literature, science, and all of life is to lead us and others to praise God. Thank God for all which kindles love and appreciation for the Author of life.

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

"the Eucharist And The Lord's Supper."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022

The Lord’s Supper, a sacred ceremony commemorating Christ’s sacrifice, brings believers together, encourages personal reflection and spiritual renewal, provides spiritual nourishment, and fills us with eager anticipation for Christ's soon return.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians11:23-26) (23) "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:" (24) "And when he had ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 1 Corinthians 11:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019

6 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-VI—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Our Duty To Forgive Our Enemies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2009

To the rabbi who wrote "The Virtue of Hate," we must respond that the real Enemy is not Osama bin Laden, and the real Victor is Christ, who bade us to forgive and pray for our human enemies.

November 15, 2009 33rd Sunday in Course The great division. The end. The separation of sheep from goats, of good from evil, of winners from losers. That is the day we anticipate, not just on the 33rd Sunday in Course, but every Sunday, and indeed every day of our lives. If we don’t arise each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus – The Healing, Restoring Compassion Of God

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 11, 2009

Jesus heals the leper that he may experience the joy of being restored to those that love him. Here we are challenged to work for healing and restoration in the world, with the compassion of Christ

Mark 1:40-45 ‘Jesus – the Healing, Restoring Compassion of God’ I wonder how many of you enjoy going to the theatre, the cinema, or perhaps watching TV drama? I personally like watching drama, thrillers, full of suspense and tension! You know, when the audience is not sure what is going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women's Supportive Role In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the faithfulness and active contribution of women in the early Church, as exemplified by the women in Luke 8:1-3, and to inspire all believers to use their resources for God's glory.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a remarkable group of women found in the Gospel of Luke 8:1-3. These women, who provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources, offer us a profound picture of faithfulness, service, and the power of women in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Topics: Resourceful Women

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

1 Corinthians Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 9, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

1 CORINTHIANS 12 - The Use of Spiritual Gifts 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. I HAD TO OPEN UP SPACE FOR PAGANS AT FEDERAL PRISONS FOR 12 YEARS. I PRAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Vineyard

Preaching The Truth, Convenient Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

As Jesus did in his home town, we must preach the truth about marriage, even at some risk.

March 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The prophetic call, whether to Elisha, Jesus, the apostles or you and me, is a call to take risks in order to reduce the greatest risk–that men and women lose their eternal souls. Here, Jesus tells the truth about his fellow Jews to the Jews and almost pays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

236 - New In Attitude Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002

What do you receive after water baptism? A new attitude!

Sermon Study # 236 - NEW IN ATTITUDE Illustrate: Attitude is everything! 1. A chaplain told a young soldier who’s laying on a cot, “Son, you lost your right arm in this war.” The young soldier said, “No, I kept my left arm in this war” 2. A neighbor told her Christian neighbor after a care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist