Sermons on Contextual Preaching:

Sent To Preach Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Preach With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 22, 2005

A preacher friend of mine once told me, that he had a hard time finding something to preach about. We take a look at the theme of effective preaching.

Abraham Licoln once said, "I like to watch a preacher who looks like he is fighting off a swarm of bee’s as he preaches." There are varying styles of preaching, some exciting, some very powerful. Yet, sad but true, many are boring. One guy described some preachers as being, "drier than cracker ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

An effective Christian is one who is involved in communicating God’s Word to others.

How To Become An Effective Christian “PREACH THE WORD!” II Timothy 4:1-8 November 2, 2002 Introduction Harry Reginald Hammond, better known as “Reg” to all of his friends, had felt a calling on his life to serve as a minister in the Church his whole life. Reg’s father was an Episcopal priest as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Preaching Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2002

Three kinds of preachers of peace. (#22 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

“And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near,” Never in history, since the day Cain murdered his brother, has there been a time when men couldn’t look around them and ask, ‘where is peace?’ For the world has no peace and despite it’s relentless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The primary necessity of proclaiming the truth of the Cross and its magnificent doctrines

[Consumed with the Cross] The Preaching of the Cross [Cry Out: Cross] (I Corinthians 1, 2) I. The Priority of Preaching the Cross A. Not to baptize (1:17a) B. Not with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching The Cross

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 15, 2009

Intro: Church’s (MY) Commission (v17)

1. We Preach The Cross (v18) a. 1 Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” i. The only message we have / we preach ii. No philosophy b. (v18) “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching The Gospel Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009

Preaching the Gospel brings the power of the kingdom to the very doorstep of those who do not know God.

Title: Preaching the Gospel Text: Luke 10:1-16 Take-off 1. Let’s go back to our series on using our authority in the kingdom of God. We come now to the second key of the kingdom: Preaching the Gospel. 2. Prayer can be done inside the four walls of our church. But preaching the Gospel cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preaching Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2009

“foolishness of preaching” does not mean foolish preaching, the meaning here is, --to the minds of the so called intelligent thinkers, it was “foolishness” God is not calling it foolishness, He is pointing out that these great thinkers said it was foolish

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 4-11-09 Today I want to talk for a little while about “the preaching of the cross”, about the crucifixion of Jesus there on the cross of Calvary, so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching At Pentecost, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008

The world calls it foolishness. The preaching of the Gospel is the power of God.

It is a foolish thing to preach a sermon. When you stand up and tell people that they are lost and that their only hope of salvation rests in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus that in the world’s way of thinking is foolishness. Not that standing before people and talking is foolishness. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of Preaching:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Today we’re going to talk for a little while to do with the "foolishness of preaching". Let me say we’re not talking about foolish preaching, and there is quit a lot of that that goes on, but that is not what Paul is talking about here.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF PREACHING: 9-13-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while to do with the "foolishness of preaching". Let me say we’re not talking about foolish preaching, and there is quit a lot of that that goes on, but that is not what Paul is talking about here. In a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011

God will judge the living and the dead. What must we do? 1- We must preach the Word 2- We must correct the incorrect 3- We must discharge the duties

INTRO.- ILL.- Just before takeoff one day, a flight attendant approached Muhammad Ali and asked that he fasten his seat belt. "Superman don’t need no seat belt," Ali growled. "Well, Superman," the stewardess replied, "don’t need no airplane!" Did you ever meet Muhammad Ali in person? My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus wants to build His church, and add to the church daily those who are being saved. One of the keys to seeing the church grow is preaching the Word.

PREACHING THE WORD INTRO TO SPEAKER: Fourteen years as youth pastor in BC, teaching @ PLBC and chaplain at Regent, started RMC, then call to pastor the church in Beausejour. BACKGROUND TO ACTS: • Acts is a HISTORY but it is also a BLUEPRINT (for the church today). THE GROWTH OF THE EARLY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: *other

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011

Studies in the book of Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: Background information: • The recipient: Titus • The date: a.d.63-64. • The Letter’s Purpose: vs 5 Essential information: • (1). The call to serve (vs 1a) • (2). The call to live Godly lives (vs 1b) • (3). The call to live hopeful lives (vs 2) • (4). The call to uphold the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Folly Of Preaching Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 3, 2012

Preaching is folly to the world, but the means God has chosen to express the power of the cross.

Introduction How would you start a church? How would you start a church in a city such as Corinth? Here are your conditions. It is a major city that is relatively new and prosperous. All kinds of people from around the known world have come to make their fortunes there. You can have your pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed