Sermons on Context:

Gospel Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2021

With the Gospel, believers are: 1) Armed with the Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1), 2) Armed with the Life of Christ (1 Peter 4:2), 3) Disarming the life before Christ (1 Peter 4:3-5), and 4) Armed because of the Judgement of Christ (1 Peter 4:6).

1 Peter 4:1-6. [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Putting Truth Into Practice - Philippians 4:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

How to put what you know into practice and find protection, success, peace, and prosperity.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The Golden Rule is a command that not only tells you what to do, but the very command has a way of moving your heart to want to do it.

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The Golden Rule After a year and a half of preaching through the Sermon on the Mount we come this morning to what is probably the most famous line in this Sermon – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 26, 2002

We must celebrate His majesty.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! Psalm 8:1-9 S: Worship Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST CELEBRATE HIS MAJESTY. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 8, four reasons why we celebrate the majesty of God. The _____ reason we celebrate the majesty of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - A Special Relationship

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Transforming our attitudes to marriage to conform with Christian teaching

Introductory Discussion The relationship of marriage seems to be a pretty popular topic here at Padstow, with goodness knows how many engagements we have at the moment and maybe some more to come if what I see going on is any indication. And this is a really good thing. The lifelong commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 9:18-29.

Romans Series # 43 June 19, 2002 Title: When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #43 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 19, 2002

Now having given the disciples a pattern for prayer, the Lord continues his instruction by telling a story. But why does he give us this parable? In the text we are going to see three principles about prayer.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 29 “Persistent Prayer” Luke 11: 5-13 Do you ever feel impatient with God? Does He seem late in answering your requests or meeting your needs? Certainly all of us as believer’s have had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Honorable Parenting

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:6

HONORABLE PARENTING TITUS 1:6 One of the greatest gifts that God gives us is our children. Having children is something I would not have missed for the world. Words cannot communicate the love I have for my girls, and I know those here with children feel the same way about their children. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Israel Inherits Promises Of Old (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

Part 3 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the promised and fulfilled inheritance of Israel.

Israel Inherits Promises of Old (Part 3 of 3) For every curse against the sin of Israel, God follows it with a promise if they repent. It is frequently claimed that once Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah that God cut Israel out of His plan. From this point of rejection, those who believe this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15, Matthew 25:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 1:1-2:3 For Those Fed Up With The Evolution Creation Debate

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at what Genesis 1 has to say to us about God as creator, sustainer and soveriegn of the universe.

Introduction A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," said the architect, "Architectural planning and design was needed to create the earth ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Enjoying Your Salvation

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

How to protect yourself when the devil tries to take away the enjoyment of your salvation.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Eph 6:10-20 Introduction Consider warrior in Eph. 6 in context of whole book – whistle stop tour of book · Book basically split up as follows: o Ch 1-3 Gods Purpose – That we should have the blessing of being in the body of Christ o Ch 4-5 Our walk / manner of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Brethren