Sermons on Commonality:

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Territorial Demons In Hidden Places

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014

We have to be cautious of our surroundings and what we allow in our circle, for territorial demons are known to be in common place in disguise.

There are Territorial Demons in Hidden Places Acts 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 28:2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On Is Heaven Available To All?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 8, 2022

Heaven is defined by Wikipedia as a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place, where certain beings are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside.

Richard Duane Warren otherwise known as Rick Warren, an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author once remarked: "The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 23:43

The Ebionites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2022

The Ebionites existed during the early centuries of the Common Era and believed Jesus became the Messiah because he obeyed the Jewish Law.

The Ebionites The Ebionites were early followers of Jesus who believed He was the Messiah the Jewish people had expected to come. Ebionites (Greek: Ebionaioi, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'the poor' or 'poor ones') as a term refers to a Jewish Christian sect who were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Broken Given - Your Life As Bread Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the metaphor of bread, a common and ordinary staple in every culture, to represent our ordinary lives and daily routines.

Is there anything more ordinary than bread? Everywhere you go in the world, there is some version of bread. The French have baguettes and croissants; Latin countries have tortillas; Indians have naan; Chinese cultures have doughy buns. And Americans have sliced white bread. It is the building block ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-12, Luke 9:13-17

Topics: Ordinary Life, Spiritual Metaphors, Daily Devotion

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five reasons why God wants our church to welcome all kinds of people who share a common faith in Christ with us.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a powerpoint presentation set to the song "All Kinds of People" written by Sheryl Crow, Kevin Gilbert and Erick Pressley and performed by Susan Ashton from the "A Distant Call" CD). Why is it that the Christian community is divided over many of the very same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Answer To Our Weariness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

In our busy culture weariness is a common challenge. This sermon explores incidents of people’s weariness in the Bible and God’s solution to the problem.

God’s Answer to Our Weariness Isaiah 40:27-31 9-1-02 Intro: You know you’re too Stressed if… 10. You achieve a “Runners High” by just sitting up. 9. You say the same sentence over and over, not realizing you have said it before. 8. You pop your popcorn without putting the lid on. 7. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Know A Cult When You See One Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 23, 2002

This is a sermon about identifying cults, what they have in common why people join a cult and also what can be done about it.

How To Know A Cult When You See One Cults today are multiplying like rabbits and growing like weeds. In the USA alone there are an estimated 5,000 cults actively recruiting people of all ages, from all walks of life, at the rate of tens of thousands of new recruits every year. Several research ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things My Mother Said

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

Our moms pass on some pretty valuable insights both in what they say, and in hwat lies behind some of their most common sayings.

"Things My Mother Said" Prov. 1:8-9 (6:20-23) Listen my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. . . . Intro: I read of a California mother of 10 with the 11th child on the way. One day her 3 year old son was making even the simplest chores difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Profile Of A Pastor

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.) We need power to perform as God has designed us. We have learned a lot in the last several months in 1 Peter about how God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moral Issues: Abortion Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When common arguments about abortion confuse us, let’s listen to what God says and let Him settle the dispute.

INTRO: Abortion is an emotionally volatile subject. Both sides are moved with passionate zeal to promote their cause. Anti-abortionists know that if abortion is sinful, they must speak out rabidly or bear the guilt of this moral crime against humanity on their own silent hands. At the same time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tis’ The Season

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008

Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal