Sermons on Context Of The Text:

Are You A Borderline Believer? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 20, 2008

Knowing for sure that we belong to Christ is vital to a healthy Christian life. This text shows us how we can know if our assurance is real or not.

Are You a Borderline Believer? Hebrews 5:10-12 Purpose: To show that some who claim to know Christ are not really believers. Aim: I want the listener to gain assurance of salvation if they are being faithful to Christ and I want them to fear being lost if they are not being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

According to this text, in what ways should we imitate God? 1- Imitate His love 2- Imitate His holiness 3- Imitate His wisdom

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite Hollywood actor? Actress? Would you want to be like him or her? Today, I wouldn’t want to be like any Hollywood actor, but when I was a kid I wanted to be like Leonard Slye. Who’s that? The king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. He was one of the good guys, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Obligations In Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

I approached this text with fathers in mind, for a Father's Day message. Our society needs men who understand their spiritual obligations and are willing to invest in the lives of others.

Our Obligations in Christ Philippians 2: 12-16 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and seek to honor those men who have made an impact in our lives, particularly our dads. I can honestly say that being a father is one of the greatest joys in life. I am thankful for the children God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Church"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015

Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

"Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Of His Love (Sermon 2 Colossians Series) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 12, 2018

One of the early church fathers declared, “Were the highest heavens my pulpit and the whole host of the redeemed my audience, Jesus alone would be my text.”

The Son of His Love Colossians 1:15–23 Introduction One of the early church fathers declared, “Were the highest heavens my pulpit and the whole host of the redeemed my audience, Jesus alone would be my text.” I. Creator (15–16) A. “The image of the invisible God.” In contrast to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by David Goering on Oct 23, 2018

To use this text to expose the character of the younger son and the older brother of Luke chapter 15. To show that the real hero of this parable is the father who is loving, kind and forgiving.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far ...read more

The Truth In Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

The truth is in Christ. And Paul spoke the truth in Christ in this text. 1- The truth of the Holy Spirit 2- The truth of anguish in the heart 3- The truth of separation from Christ

INTRO.- Truth. What is truth? Or where is truth to be found? That depends on the person to whom you are talking. ILL.- For example, I recently read something about actor Morgan Freeman that caught my eye. It read: Morgan Freeman: I am God. He played the part of God in the comedy “Bruce ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Romans 9:6-18, Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lose Your Mind"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017

We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of The Furnace

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 19, 2014

This text encourages us to know that God uses trials to burn up our bondage; God does not want to fry us - He wants to free us.

King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Want Jesus To Do For Me? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 5, 2020

How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question.

WHAT DO I WANT JESUS TO DO FOR ME? Mark 10:32-52 Introduction How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question. Jesus uses this as a teaching moment, and we must listen! Mark’s gospel is a gospel ‘on the move’ - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2020

We see in the text a different idea of what heaven is like, It like a mustard seed, it like Yeast, Its like a treasure in the field, and its like a net.

The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 1. Jesus wants us to know what Heaven is like many many places in the Scripture we learn about Heaven • The Scriptures say God dwells there Ecclesiastics says God “God is in heaven • Texts tells us it’s a city, Matthew tells us it’s a garden, John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

Israel’s Greatest General (1of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of Israel’s greatest general. His name is Joshua. In Joshua 23, Joshua had reached the golden years of his life.

Look at verse 1. We read, “...Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.” When we consider Joshua’s age, we need to consider TWO things. (1) Look at the phrase, “...stricken in age.” Today it seems many folks are fighting a battle with old age. Illus: One man in Missouri said, “It is rough ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Canaanites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2022

The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

The Canaanites Who Were the Canaanites? The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Much of what scholars know about the Canaanites comes from records left by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Advancing Through The Challenges Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022

In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Business (2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist