Sermons on Conformed:

Wholly Devoted Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2012

Being wholly devoted to God begins by having a wholly devoted mind which is developed through the process of renewing the mind.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a patient's family who gathered to hear what the doctor had to say about their dad’s prognosis. 1. The doctor said, “Things don't look good for your dad. The only chance he has is to have a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spending Time In The Furnace

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012

God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Your Own Thing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul makes it clear to the Romans that they are to avoid both extremes of self-exaltation and self-devaluation. They are to think with sober judgment and just be honest about themselves.

Doctor A. J. Cronin, the famous physician and author, had a very critical professor when he was in medical school. He told Cronin that he might make a general practitioner, but he was hopeless as a surgeon, and Cronin believed him. Completing his medical training, he went to a remote village in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Recognizing The Truth

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2023

The following sermon in reviewing John 3:24, 4:1-6 will describe how to test the spirits and discern what is true from what is falsehood.

Recognizing the Truth 1 John 3:24 – 4:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We live in a world where truth is illusive and the fabrication of an individual’s mind. In rejecting any concept of absolute truth, one is tempted to swim amongst the masses in a sea of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Providence In Action Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

What should an understanding of God's providence lead us as Christians to do?

Introduction Two Sundays ago, we explored the doctrine of God’s providence. Basically we considered how Scripture would have us feel about the doctrine. Do you remember? We should feel humbled and have a desire to glorify God. It should comfort us and give us hope. Providence, furthermore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph-Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

Be Steadfast, Immovable, Always Abounding

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 12, 2023

This message is about consistency - be stable and set in our understanding of the Word so that we are not led astray by every false doctrine. With that stability, we are encouraged to be excessive workers for Christ because we have a promise of vistory that is coming.

Be Steadfast, Immovable, Always Abounding Scripture: First Corinthians 15:50-58; Philippians 3:20-21 This morning I want to encourage you to be steadfast and immovable as you abound in the work of the Lord. We are entering a time of transition as a Church and while some might be concerned about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Philippians 3:2-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will We Know Our Loved Ones In Heaven

Contributed by Lee Black on Oct 12, 2002

Our Family and friends in heaven.

1Cor. 13:12 “Will We Know Our Loved Ones in Heaven” 1COR 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. Into: The mystery of the resurrection has always fascinated men. There has always been people who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Religion Series

Contributed by Randy Harris on Aug 27, 2002

God never intended for there to be religion, which means it was man’s creation after the fall in the garden. So what now?

Moving From Religion to Relationship The Journey Back To Eden: The Birth of Religion (Gen 1-3) It’s a phrase we picked up somewhere between here and Amarillo, Texas. Kellie and I saw it on a billboard, I believe it was somewhere in Tulsa, OK. We fell in love with it immediately. “From religion to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Pressing On Despite The Circumstances

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 21, 2001

You may be going through a winter but SPRING IS ON THE WAY!

PRESSING ON DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION: During the week Elaine and I attended a Pastors Prayer meeting As each one was sharing their needs we would be in prayer for those needs When it came to our fellowship Elaine and I were sharing how many in the fellowship had been under attack ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001

In the still of the night, on the way to work, in the kitchen making dinner you hear God’s voice calling. It’s calling you to total commitment in your life

Call to Commitment I don’t know about you, but when someone calls, I have a lot of choices to make. Will I pick up my phone, if I do pick it up, what will I say? How should I respond to the person on the other end? What if it’s a telemarketer? What if it’s my mother, and I just don’t have time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002

This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Revelation-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

This revelation must be approached with an attitude of...

APPROACHING REVELATION-II—Revelation 1:1-3 Need: We are frightened of studying the book of Revelation Its symbolism confuses us. We cannot be dogmatic about some portions of it. We are uncomfortable about uncertianties because they make us feel a sense of separation from God. We feel as if it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist