Sermons on Compromised:

I Wanna Be Guilty!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017

Looks at how the Apostles so lived that when they were accused of being Christians and preaching Christ, there was enough evidence to convict them

“I Wanna Be Guilty!” : Acts 8:1-6, 4:19-20. 5:27-29 David P. Nolte It’s a human tendency to defend our innocence when we are accused even if we are guilty. We may even attempt defending the actions we cannot deny. We may rationalize, minimize, justify or even lie about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2017

Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Gray Areas Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

It's not difficult at times living in a world of absolutes, that something is either right or wrong. The challenge comes in the so-called Gray areas, or the subjective areas of our faith. How do we decide what is right or wrong in these areas?

THE GRAY AREAS OF FAITH ROMANS 14:1 – 14:23 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT TODAY, IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE FIND CONFUSING. IT’S EASY TO LIVE IN A WORLD OF ABSOLUTES, TO BE ABLE TO SAY THIE IS RIGHT AND THAT IS WRONG. WHY, BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. BUT HERE PAUL MAKES US ASK THE QUESTION IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Community

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 3, 2018

In keeping in line with your Theme, I believe the text references unity as it relates to the body of Christ. If we have no unity within the body of Christ – it is futile to attempt to bring Unity with the local community in which we live.

TITLE: UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 1:10-15 I stand this afternoon honored and consider it a privilege to share in this great marriage between Church and Pastor. What a wonderful celebration we have had unto this point. The foundation has been laid to help us receive the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Passing By!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016

Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mission: Possible The Culmination Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 20, 2016

Heaven is so much more than something to think about when we're old. The mission Christ calls his body to has a reason, an end and a destination. We're working for something and toward something. That something we call heaven.

This 85 year old couple, having been married almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years mainly due to her interest in health food, and exercise. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion which was decked out with a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Avoid Spiritual Arrogance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The First commandment calls us to trust in God, not in ourselves

Message Matthew 19:16-22 Avoiding Spiritual Arrogance (Put up the picture of a set of scales) This is how many people believe God should work. It is all about the balance. Where do I sit on the scales? And, generally, most people feel they are good enough for God. “I'm a good husband and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hate Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2016

Jesus reminds us of the true cost of discipleship by calling us to give preference to Him above all else - including the willingness to hate those who are closest to us.

Message Luke 14:25-35 “Hate Your Father and Mother” Today it is Mother’s Day. What are Mothers? They’re the soothing voice in the middle of the night when you have been woken by a scary dream. They are the welcoming embrace always ready to be given even when you have been really bad. Mothers are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's First Opposition Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Satan attacked the church and attacks the church often by using opposing philosophies and beliefs held by man.

The Book of Acts is the record of the “firsts” of the Church: First Sermon. First Invitation. First Salvations. First Baptisms. First Corporate Commitments. First Recorded Miracle… First Opposition ACTS 4:1-12 “What About Mother’s Day???!!!???” I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautitudes (Continued) Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 17, 2016

A continuation of the series on the Sermon on the Mount

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Realistic Look At Angels

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 15, 2018

False ideas about angels which have been popularized by the New Age and other "spiritual" movements have actually infiltrated the church. This is a glimpse into a Biblical view of angels, the servants of God.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:9-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last week we used this same passage as a springboard to take a look at who this Jesus really is and His relationship within the Trinity. When we say God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit we tend to get a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13, Revelation 19:9-10, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Revelation 5:6-14, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Between A Rock And A Hard Place?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018

We need honest evaluation and regular check ups of our spiritual journey. What is in the way that hinders our vision? Are we robbing God? Could we be robbing ourselves from our potential? Balaam got between a rock and a hard place and could not see?

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. --- REGULAR CHECK-UPS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in two parts.) REGULAR CHECK UPS? Near the end of the school year, I was teaching the 6th grade just out of Pennington Gap, Virginia. The section we were studying ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: United Methodist

[#25] An Exhortation For Them To Have The Same Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2019

This passage demonstrates the simple but often neglected principle that we should not expect every believer to be fully mature.

Date: 2/25/19 Lesson # 25 Title: An Exhortation for Them to Have the Same Mind • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17 (NIV) 15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020

“How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God