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Submit? To Him?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2001

A Biblical perspective on feminism.

This morning begins our Christian Home Emphasis. We are taking the next six weeks to study what God has to say about living the Christian life in the Christian home. Our beginning point is to investigate the Biblical perspective on feminism. For starters we read two texts; one makes the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012

A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 7 – Psalm 125 – The Unmovable Mountain And The Righteous And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023

Mt Zion was a comforting security for the pilgrims. It means our stability too. Wickedness rules our nations but we must uphold the scepter of righteousness and do good to one another for God does good for us. Contrast of good and evil.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 7 – PSALM 125 – THE UNMOVABLE MOUNTAIN AND THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED Psalm 125 A Song of Ascents [A]. THE GREAT SIMILE – THE MIGHTY COMPARISON {{Psalm 125:1 “Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.”}} We take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5, Luke 21:37, Matthew 26:34, Matthew 24:3, Acts 1:12, Zechariah 14:4, Acts 1:11, Romans 9:33, Psalm 5:12, Psalm 32:10, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 14:1-3, Galatians 6:9-10, Romans 12:21, Jeremiah 6:16, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10, Psalm 122:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Serves 'em Right Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004

Jesus once again raises the standard, I want revenge, but Jesus says,

GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE MATTHEW 5;38-42 38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’£ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam & Eve: Seeing God's Model Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Just as rivers always run purest at their source, so does the concept of marriage. (Based on a book by Bob Russell, this series looks at examples Old Testament couples set for marriage.)

Sermon Notes Adam & Eve: Seeing God’s Model Genesis 1 & 2 (First in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: In 2004, the institution of marriage is under attack. In "The Effects of Divorce on America" by Patrick F. Fagan and Robert Rector, we are told that American society may have erased ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tongue

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

We all need a new tongue. One that lifts up the Name of Jesus and doesn’t lie or gossip.

The Battle of the Tongue Pastor Jamie Wright * May 2, 2007* Wed Night Controlling our tongue is one of the toughest battles we will face in our spiritual lives. Our words and our speech are to be glorifying to God and used to build up those around us. It doesn’t take people long to get a feel ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of The Trinity

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon explains the Doctrine of the Trinity in simple terms using both logic and Scripture.

I was recently confronted by a cultist and I had to agree w/ a point. "Most Christians can’t define the doctrine of the trinity or prove it." Tonight we will : 1) Define the doctrine of the Trinity. 2) Find Biblical proof for the Trinity. 3) Find historical proof ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

The foundation of Spiritual Ministry.

A. THE FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL MINISTRY “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18). 1. The verb is imperative; you are commanded to be filled. 2. The verb is linear. “Be filled continually” or “be filled repeatedly.” 3. There is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Work Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 6, 2010

Why do we work? How can we content?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE GIFT OF WORK Would you like to have more money? Most people would like to have more money. If you want to make more money, usually that means working more or finding a job that pays more. (Or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting The Disconnected

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This sermon focuses on those who are connected to Jesus Christ as disciples as opposed to those who are connected with (asociated) Christ.

CONNECTING THE DISCONNECTED Text: Hebrews 4:14 – 16, 5:7 – 9 Just recently I read a sermon in last Friday’s edition of the Times and Democrat by the Rev. Frank Hay. He made some interesting comparisons in his sermon. He mentioned how Judas’s kiss which ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Romans, Part 16 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 14, 2011

Paul takes several verses to compare and contrast Jesus with Adam in the hopes that we would understand that the actions of one man led us to death; but the actions of The One (Jesus) leads us to life.

Romans, Part 16 Romans 5:9-21 Introduction - If we read the Bible, we see example after example of God’s love for us - But, why does He love us so? Are we not full of sin, rage, anger, and malice? - Do we not disobey at every turn and adopt the “if it feels good do it” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of A Woman Of Virtue Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Dec 2, 2017

The Proverb 31 is not only about the character of a Godly woman, but wisdom in action. Ruth was called a woman of virtue before she got married as an encouragement to all women. God is looking for the fruit bearing and not charisma.

The Character of a Woman of Strength Text: Proverb 31:10-31 Message: An Excellent Woman The book of Proverb is a very difficult book to draw expository sermon from, because of the didactic or instructive nature and arrangement of the texts. It is also full of parallelism ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Worth The Wait, Worth The Weight”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 6, 2018

From the cradle to the coffin, affliction and sorrow are the appointed lot of man. We all came into the world with a wailing cry, and we often leave with an agonizing groan. Compare these afflictions with the sufferings and sorrows of the God-Man...

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demands Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 18, 2017

When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when it comes to discipleship, Christ thins out the ranks and wants only those who will die to self and live for Him.

Jerusalem Lesson: Demands of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 It is easy to be part of the crowd and follow a popular Jesus, but that is not true discipleship. He calls you away from the crowd to take up your cross and follow Him. When it comes to winning the lost, God wants His house filled; but when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist