Sermons on Contrary Doctrines:

What Is Christian Freedom?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

The word freedom normall does not mean free...What about Christian freedom?

What is Christian freedom? Romans 6:15-18 As Americans we claim to live in a “free country. We hear about freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. We claim to believe that we are free to do whatever we want as long as we don’t break any laws, pay our taxes and don’t hurt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

Has God Made Himself Known? Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 2, 2015

Can we know God? Yes, we can, but only because he has chosen to make himself known to us.

When our daughter was in Junior High School, she made friends with a group of girls from Olney, Texas, a community about forty minutes to the south of us. And they invited her to a function their school was having on a certain Friday night. So, I drove her over, and, when the time came, I went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Above Us Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

There are aspects of God that we cannot know. God is above us -- far above us.

This would be Moses’ second trip up the mountain to meet God. The first trip had ended in disaster. God had given him the tablets of the law, written in stone, and he was coming down the mountain to give them to the people. But he heard something unexpected. He heard what sounded like loud ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cord #5: A Common Confession – “one Faith” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2015

How can we experience unity when we have differing beliefs?

In Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul lists seven “cords” that bind us together: a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - “one Lord”; a common confession - “one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A God Honoring Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2015

We honor God by obeying Him fully and consistently. Part of honoring God means submitting to his judgment above our own, including what we do in church meetings and ministry. Keep in mind the sum total of all our regular meetings and ministries, not just

Becoming A God Honoring Church (I Timothy 3:14-16) 1. Infrastructure is important. Take our nations roads. #1 American Society of Civil Engineers …an overall grade of D. #2 …not enough roads in the United States today. Each year, traffic jams cost the commuters of America 4.2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2015

Recognizing the Truth of the Trinity - The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit - is imperative to knowing God and living a life that glorifies Him and experiences His great love.

The Creed – The Truth of the Trinity Series Introduction Slide Today we are beginning a new series called “The Creed” What is a Creed? A Creed, by definition is Slide A Creed is a set of beliefs that guide someone’s actions. Typically, a creed is a statement of beliefs ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 27, 2015

Here is evidence to support the reality of the resurrection and the importance to our lives.

The Reality of the Resurrection The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Now Slide How are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reliability Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 2, 2015

Can we trust the Bible? How can we know if it is true or not and how can we really know if it is the Word of God?

The Reliability of the Bible How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach And Do

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 9, 2012

Titus two is an amazing chapter on doing the word. This, says Paul, IS sound instruction.

How many teachers do we have here today? School teachers and Bible class teachers raise your hands. Actually, all of us are teachers in some way. All of us have influence and we do and say things that are instructive to others, even when we wish otherwise. Some of my best lessons on faith I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Says About The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2012

The apostle Peter said, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Peter is warning us that the devil is our enemy and that he wants to destroy us, and then he warns us to take hi

4-12-03 What the Bible Says About the Devil Introduction: The apostle Peter said, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8,NKJV) Peter is warning us that the devil is our enemy and that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012

The approachibility of Jesus Christ

“The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For False Prophets

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 29, 2015

If the enemy is going to decieve us he will more than likely do it through a false prophet.

We have come today to the final sermon in our parables from Nature. Our Text for today is found in Matthew 7:15-20 “Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Has You Covered?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 14, 2016

Many are religious and many claim Christ but will they have the right covering when Jesus arrives?

Isaiah chapter 29 starts with woe, but ends in an awesome WOW! God is speaking to His rebellious children of judgment in the first thirteen verses, but speaks of revival and restoration in the remainder of the chapter. I find it profound that the switch from judgment to blessing starts after verse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018

The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Against False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 15, 2022

1 Timothy 1:3-7 shows us how to deal with false teachers living in God's church today.

Scripture Last week we started a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective churches. As I hope to show you in the coming months, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed