Sermons on Comparative Commitment:

The Church As A Covenant Community

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the Church as a community

THE CHURCH AS A COVENANT COMMUNITY Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, 12-18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 The way we look at our relationship with the Church is really important. Our understanding of the Church is so important because it determines the shape of our Christian lives. It determines the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Escape! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of First Importance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop And Smell The Sheep

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2018

Comparing how we see each other as compared to our Shepherd.

1. Shrek, the Lost Sheep Maybe you’ve heard the story of the sheep in New Zealand named Shrek. He had escaped and evaded capture and shearing for six years. When he was finally discovered in his high mountain cave by Ann Scanlan, he was almost unrecognizable as a sheep. The first thing she did was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Team

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the Church to a team

“The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Holiness

"Navigating Life's Pathways"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the parable of the Wide and Narrow Gates

For the last few weeks you have heard a lot of discussion about how God has created you and me with something quite amazing. He has specifically wired us so that we might have the capability to make decisions on our own—He has given us the power or the ability to choose. Obviously we use this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Oh, We Mean Well!

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The Christian life is the best possible life anyone could ever live...but it's not an easy road.

OH, WE MEAN WELL! LUKE 14:25 35 Read Luke 14:25 35...............PRAY There is a story about 2 men from New York who had never been out of the city. And they got so fed up with city life that they bought a ranch down in Texas so they could live off the land like their ancestors had done. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“what Is That To You? Follow Me”

Contributed by Silas Eke on Feb 26, 2015

We should accept it as axiomatic that God’s dealings with our fellow-disciples are no concern of ours. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others.

Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: “the way of the Lord is not equal” (Ezekiel 18:29). Some of God’s dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anti Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

This is the 8th message in the series. John describes three way you can remain FAITHFUL and not fall away.

TEXT: 1 John 2:18-27 TITLE: Becoming an Anti-anti Christ SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Falling away vs. Faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 6, 2011 PROP.: John gives clear teaching that either you are with God…or you are not. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What He Said About Spiritual Pride Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2019

In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds... he compares their hearts.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds… he compares their attitudes. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled an those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000

A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Glory Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010

One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In Your Way?

Contributed by Keith Cowart on Oct 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the heart of what causes people not to accept christ.

What’s In Your Way? Matthew 19: 16-22 As we look at the confines of this Context we find that this young man had a Inquiry. He was searching for an answer that only Jesus had the answer to.By him being rich he could have paid for the information, but this information was not for sell with material ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Life Out There?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 6, 2001

The true source of life is found in Jesus Christ the risen Lord!

Is There Life Out There? Selected Passages July 1999 I. Reba MacIntyre Song A. Song about a mother’s sacrifice This is a typical song about the sacrifices that a mother has made by sacrificing her dreams and plans for the well being of her family. This mother longs for something more out of life ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God