Sermons on Companion:

Acts 20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 17, 2020

Paul's Farewell

Paul and his companions in Macedonia and Greece (v.1-12) Unleavened bread is a type of communion. The upper room miracle This is one of 7 similar ones in the Bible. Elijah and Elisha raised 2 boys in Kings. Jesus raised a widow's son, Jairus' daughter. Lazarus and Jesus in the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Buying Truth

Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Sep 19, 2003

The points about truth that we so often forget.

Buying Truth “Buy truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Pr 23:32) Could you recollect last when you were out buying something? Then suppose someone had intervened to ask, “why are you buying this?” You would have at least replied this, “I need this”. Need! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friendship

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 8, 2011

A good friend is a good find. Developing positive friendships are the crowning jewels in our life. Someone once said, “A friend is a present you give yourself”. How should we choose our friends and how can we tell if we have a good one?

FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION: There are different levels of friendship. We have people in our life who are acquaintances, people we like but only see once in a while, usually at a function. Then we have closer friends who we get together with on occasion. We might not see them too often but our level ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Christian: Separation Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

In order to live holy one must separate ourselves from certain people and things

Marks of a Christian: Separation II Corinthians 6:14-18 The word ’separation’ means different things to different people. The dictionary definition is simple to be set apart. The same word is translated elsewhere in the Scriptures as ’holy’ and ’sanctify’. Now the concept of separation does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life And Death Are In The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2003

Scripture and illustrations showing the danger of the human tongue.

PROVERBS 18:19-21 Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 18:20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

General Wedding

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

This is a good short wedding. I use it often and always gets great response

Wedding of June 3, 2002 Opening Words; We are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of ____________ and ____________ in Christian marriage. May our Heavenly Father look down upon this event with his smile of approval. May the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Uz

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Bad Things can happen to Good People, but God can work all things together for GOOD!

Introduction A. The Book of Job describes a tremendous crisis in the life of a great man of God 1. It is a book that helps answer the lifelong question - "Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? 2. Sometimes unconfessed sin can lead to great ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Boats Of Peter

Contributed by Wilfred Mina on Nov 10, 2010

The Call Stages in Following Jesus

THE BOATS OF PETER Luke 5:1-11 The first meeting of Peter with Jesus is found in John 1:40-42 wherein Andrew, the brother of Peter, brought him to Jesus. Two short, simple statements left Peter feeling totally exposed at the same time amazed. You are . . . the truth of the fallen condition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship: Silence & Solitude

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jun 13, 2006

To show that silence and solitude are essential for any disciple.

-I’m reminded this morning a little of the movie from several years back now, “Castaway” with Tom Hanks -In that movie, due to an airplane accident, Hanks’ character finds himself stranded alone on a deserted island with his only companion being a volleyball he named “Wilson” -As we see him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sabbath And Soul Health Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2007

Sabbath is a gift from God for the health of our soul.

Sabbath and Soul Health March 18, 2007 Mark 2:23-28 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?" 25 He answered, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: *other

Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

“Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Meet Epaphroditus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015

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Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The Book Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2013

The Word of God is crucial and central to the Christian life. Studying and obeying it helps us become spiritually strong and mature.

People of the Book (Psalm 119: 7-11, 63, 66, 98-100, 105, 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:15) 1. When Albert Einstein was making the rounds of the speaker's circuit, he usually found himself eagerly longing to get back to his laboratory work. One night as they were driving to yet another chicken dinner, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible