Sermons on Compromise Christianity:

How Paul's Humility Helped Him Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Humility is a key ingredient to any successful relationship. Paul shows us how to take relationships to a higher level

How Paul’s Humility Helped Maintain Relations (Acts 21:17-26) Illustration:I am the least of the apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:9 I am the very least of all the saints. Ephesians 3:8 I am the foremost of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Humility and a passion for praise are a pair of characteristics which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mustard Seed And Leaven

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

Satan and God’s design for the kingdom

MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN Matthew 13: 31-33 CONCLUSION: A. Jesus shared in the parable of the wheat and tares how that lost people often become a part of the church 1. Satan then uses these "tares" to: a. Destroy the witness of the church b. Disrupt the fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed From Hurt To Healing

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002

Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lot: From Sodom To Salt Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 10, 2008

The story of Lot is arresting. When his name is mentioned, we immediately think of his wife – the pillar of salt. This story could have been quite different. The writer of the epistle of Peter designates Lot as a righteous man. No Old Testament chara

Lot: From Sodom to Salt Sermon Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 13:12 2 Peter 2:4-10 Intro The story of Lot is arresting. When his name is mentioned, we immediately think of his wife – the pillar of salt. This story could have been quite different. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Which Of You Convinceth Me Of Sin?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 14, 2005

The Bible is not a book of conciliation but a book of truths. God offers no compromise in His word, but He offers reasoning between Him and us.

Which of you convinceth me of sin? There are some who ask, ”Where do you receive your inspiration to write messages from God?” And the answer I give them is some what unorthadoxed. Most of my inspiration comes from the hatred of this world ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Actions Contradict Faith. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2024

It's a true reality that many who claim to be Christians are living lives that contradict the very essence of Christianity.

It's a true reality that many who claim to be Christians are living lives that contradict the very essence of Christianity. They profess faith in Jesus Christ, yet their actions resemble those of lost souls. This disconnect between faith and actions is a paradox that undermines the credibility ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Ephesians 2:8-9

Making The Pagans Happy (For A While)

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2018

Godliness exalts a nation. Ungodliness condemns a nation. A study of the migration of godly people from a nation turning from righteousness and the impact their leaving had on that nation and the nation to which the immigrated.

“The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves to him from all places where they lived. For the Levites left their common lands and their holdings and came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests of the LORD, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 11:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Denial

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Deny his accusations the power he wants to have over you.

Living in Denial John 15:18-20 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 17, 2005

Daniel chapter 6 survey.

Daniel Survey Chapter 6 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Confident in the Crisis Quick Review of Daniel so far; 1 – God turns defeat into victory 2 – God is the revealer of secrets 3 – God is the redeemer of people 4 – God is the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

These Things #4 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #4 1ST TIMOTHY 4:12-15 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING, WE LOOKED AT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT PAUL INSTRUCTED TIMOTHY TO COMMAND AND TEACH AS HE MINISTERED TO GOD’S PEOPLE. TONIGHT, PAUL BEGINS TO GIVE TIMOTHY SOME PERSONAL TEACHING. HE TELLS HIM THAT HE IS TO PRACTICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Training Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Who You Are, More Importantly, Whose You Are

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 25, 2009

What’s in a name? CHRISTIAN, a GOOD family name. But we must remember WHO we are, in Christ, and NOT TARNISH the name. A Provocative Pondering of Prov 22.1

2009.03.22 Sermon.A GOOD name. By William Akehurst,BA,Christian A pastor friend of mine once told me that people would ask him what level of education or degrees or credentials he had. His answer was that he had his "BA". He would then explain that BA stood for Born Again. He had his Born ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Day, Another Chapter Will Be Written.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012

While he longed to be with Christ, Apostle Paul yearned to remain and help believers grow in Christ. Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he wa

Another day, another chapter will be written. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Struggles, Shipwrecks, And Satan

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

Paul issues three cautions of the Christian life

Text: 1 Tim 1:18-20, Title: Struggles, Shipwrecks, and Satan, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.11.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Job’s life and struggles B. Background to passage: Paul has dropped Timothy off at Ephesus to handle some problems with false teaching in the church there. Some were more serious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist