Sermons on Colossians Chapters 111 Through 20:

The Word Of Life Celebrated Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 1, 2021

John says, “We write this to make our joy complete. He presents Jesus as the source of the completed life. John says, “and the life was manifested.” Jesus is not a mysterious entity that is evasive, he is real, and Christians find their joy through him.

Reality shows continue to draw people’s attention. . . In an article, 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real At All (And 10 That Totally Are), Chris Littlechild, talks about how they claim to be real; however, “the producers are just looking to stir up drama with fake moments. These shows are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Economy Of The Beast

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2014

The Antichrist is a man, given authority by Satan (from God), to control even the ability for humans to buy or sell on this Earth during the Tribulation. He does this through lies, deceit, and trickery ... all of which we must be aware of!

The Economy of the Beast Revelation, Part 20, Revelation 13:13-18 Introduction - The second half of Trib. involves the revelation of a one world religion -- Humanity will worship Satan in the person of the Antichrist -- Those that refuse will be killed … bottom line (there is NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reach Out Honestly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 9, 2006

Jesus wouldn’t be cornered through the tricky tax question; instead, his answers show us how to live in both worlds, not just one -- and which one matters most!

¡§Reach Out Honestly¡¨ (Luke 20:20-26) How many of you know what this is? (show picture of toll booth on screen) You guessed it ¡V a toll booth! Yes, these dot the interstate landscape of I-80 through IL, IN, MI, and PA! And it is at these kinds of places we pay a tax ¡V an extra tax to apparently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018

When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Across Impossibilities Part Three Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 20, 2004

Moses was God’s chosen deliverer. The children of Israel were in bondage, and God heard their cries, their prayers. They were in an impossible situation but through God, however, impossibilities became very possible.

Walking Across Impossibilities Part Three Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 2:15 Moses was God’s chosen deliverer. The children of Israel were in bondage, and God heard their cries, their prayers. They were in an impossible situation but through God, however, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Be Content With A Little - Philippians 4:11-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

We all know there are countless things we can't do. So when God says you can do all things through Christ, what does that include?

Contentment is priceless, because it is needed for putting all the main principles of Philippians into practice. Let privation humble you (submit to providence), look to God for strength to let go of discontent (you’ll need it!), and count on the promise that you can perform any feat of contentment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Faith In The Face Of Unbelief

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jan 13, 2021

What do we do when everything that formed the basis for our faith seems to crumble? This sermon looks at Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, and his faith in the face of the illogical, impossible valleys God takes us through.

Funeral Service Tony Dunn 12 January 2021 Memories The death of a loved one is the most traumatic experience we go through. It is something we know must happen at some time. But when it does, it hits you like an express train: nothing prepares you for it - especially when it is unexpected, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Just As He Is (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 26, 2020

To establish that at Christ's second appearance; we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him: in righteousness, purity, and glory. This lesson stresses that we are sons of God, pure in heart, and made righteous: just as He is, "through the faith of Christ Jesus."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Just as He is: Sons 2. Just as He is: Pure 3. Just as He is: Righteous Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Just as He is." John wrote: we shall see Him as He is, and be like Him, in glory and honor. This is solely possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:3, 1 John 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019

We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 44:9-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 10, 2020

Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at work in the lives of its characters on every page."

For Such a Time as This (Esther 4: 9-17) Introduction Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-17

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Three Pictures In Atonement

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

Today as we study Lev 16, we will stroll through the art gallery of the word of God. And as we look upon the walls, we will see 3 masterpieces, 3 great works that bring to life the power and the purpose of the day of atonement.

THE THREE PICTURES IN THE ATONEMENT TEXT: LEVITICUS CHAPTER 16 INTRODUCTION The apostle John, wrote in his Gospel, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life". And that same apostle in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher & The Prostitute

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 2, 2003

God loves us even though we mess around with other gods. It’s the message of love and forgiveness God taught Israel through the marriage of Hosea and Gomer.

2The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD. 3So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim. If it happened in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3, Luke 7:36-50, Hosea 4:1-12, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist