Sermons on Contempt Bitterness:

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of Edification

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon on Romans 14:13-21 on how to handle people who are Christians but they are different from us in their opinions (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge? and outline from Don Robinson)

HoHum: Been a few Sunday’s since preached in the morning. Several topics I thought about: the evils of tobacco, the evils of tattoos/ piercings, public, private or homeschooling, how modern country music, rap music, and rock music are all the devil’s music, a woman who wears pants or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Apostle Paul Were To Write A Christmas Letter…

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2007

If the Apostle Paul Were to Write A Christmas Letter…it would be all about YOU. And what Paul has to say about you depends on what he has to say about Christ.

I have a confession to make. It’s been seven years since I’ve written a Christmas letter. I know, I know. I have no excuses. Everyone else is busy at this time of year and yet manages to get a Christmas letter written, edited, addressed, and posted to a million family and friends. If I were to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Because Of The Grace Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 20, 2007

Are you saved, because you are better than the rest – that you are not “self-seeking” and you embrace the truth and follow what is good? Did God save you, because you are not stubborn?

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Refreshing The Heart Of The Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 17-25 about the final thoughts that Paul wanted Philemon to think on before he made his decision

Text: Philemon 17-25, Title: Refreshing the Heart of the Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Seeing that little girl at Camp Jubilee one year get saved after a week’s worth of praying and witnessing refreshed the heart of the entire camp. B. Background to passage: After ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Destruction Or Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 3, 2007

The Christian life is lived in the here and now with strength borrowed from the future.

Everlasting Destruction or Eternal Life? (2 Thessalonians 1:6-12) 1. We have many jokes about the subject of hell. Consider the supposed story of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Eavesdrooped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 23, 2008

God carefully listens to our conversations. Do we esteem His name as we shoul? If we do, He will declare us to be His very own special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Malachi 3:13-18 AT THE TIME OF THE WRITING OF MALACHI, the nation of Israel had strayed far from God. Those were dark days indeed. Sin abounded. Unbelief prevailed. The majority of people went their own way, giving little thought to the will of God or the ways of God. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Raca: The Danger Of Empty!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008

Poor Solomon said: Vanity of vanities all is vanity. Useless, useless, all seems to be useless. The is great danger and peril in being empty.

RACA: DANGER OF EMPTY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. FEW WILL EVER REALLY UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS AND PERILS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. A. My first car was a 1961 black VW Beetle, it never had a gas gauge? There was a handle by your feet that opened a one gallon reserve tank ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Northing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 17, 2008

From a series on the 10 Commandments (The Truth About Truth)..This deals with the ninth commandment.

TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #10 “Nothing But the Truth” Exodus 20:16 * The “minister wound up the services one morning by saying, "Next Sunday I am going to preach on the subject of LIARS. And in this connection, I would like you all to read the 17th chapter of Mark." The next Sunday, the preacher rose to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 4, 2008

Part III of our examination of the Parables of the Kingdom looks at the emphasis of the opposition to the Kingdom of God, the Presence of the Tares and their final destiny.

Introduction As we examined the first of the parables in this chapter last week we examined the parable of the Sower and the 4 types of soil that the seed (the word of God) falls upon. The emphasis of that parable was upon the hearts of the hearer of the Word of God. Today we shall examine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ponder The Palm Sunday Paradox

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Ponder the Palm Sunday Paradox 1) An almighty king rides to his death. 2) A humble king commands our praise.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Here’s an example: “The more you learn, the less you know.” Here’s another paradox: “Less is more.” Christianity is filled with paradoxes. Take the Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Means God Is Trying To Get Your Attention Because He Loves You Series

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 3, 2010

God keeps calling you, God keeps trying to get your attention but you treat Him as if He is bothering you, all He wants to say is "I love you"

Resurrection Sunday April 4th 2010. God is trying to get your attention because He loves you. Introduction: • On January 27-28, 2009, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas: at least 23 people die due to severe storms that covered roads and power lines with snow and ice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gold Standard

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 7, 2010

Our Lord reframes an ancient code, moving it from passive compliance to active obedience. He calls us to go to practice an unselfish standard of fairness/righteousness. This is what He did. And this is what He empowers us to do.

James Cash Penny started a general merchandise store in Kemmerer, Wyoming in 1902, which he built into a multi-billion dollar enterprise on the guiding principle of the Golden Rule. For years J.C. Penny stores were called “Golden Rule stores”. It was Mr. Penny’s belief that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Congregational

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

EULOGY FOR A YOUNG CHRISTIAN WOMAN - Hosted by Howie Mandel on NBC, "DEAL OR NO DEAL" is an exhilarating hit game show where contestants play and deal for a top prize of $1 million in a high-energy contest of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. 


Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III DEAL OR NO DEAL John 10:10 (NKJV) The Memorial Service Message for Clara Shameka Whatley Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. NorthPointe Church of Christ Montgomery, Alabama THE TEXT John 10:10 (NKJV) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10