Sermons on Contrast:

A Noticeable Change

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Wise Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 18, 2021

We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness

How to Become Wise Proverbs 2: 1-22 We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness. The fault is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaac And Ishmael

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Is An Opportunity For Generosity Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness. In all toil there is profit, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:20-23, James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Still Standing

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 6, 2010

This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Winds On Deep Waters

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 3, 2001

The Storm Jesus Calmed provides three indisputable themes that demonstrate that IT REQUIRES REAL FAITH AND NOT MERE PRETENSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD THROUGH STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS.

Lessons from Storms in the Bible #5 -- July 29, 2001-- AM STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS -- The Storm Jesus Calmed -- Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: (1) Jim Nicodem took his two youngest kids to the Batavia quarry. It has a beautiful sand beach with shallow water. [Anyone can play in the shallow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) Is there meaning, hope or purpose in life without God? Without God there is no good or sin, no truth or justice, no virtue or morals, no ethics or eternity, no forgiveness and peace. It is a difference between night and day, light and darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at who God blesses and why

Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Christianity, unlike a political or social philosophy, should make a difference. In Christianity, we are made new people. Repentance and faith turn us around. We are set in a new direction, and our lifestyle should reflect that new direction. Does yours?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 19 Children of Light Ephesians 5:3-14 3. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4. and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lift Jesus Higher

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

1 Peter 5

LIFT JESUS HIGHER (1 PETER 5) Here is my top 7 pick from the “100 Best Last Lines from Novels”? 1. …you must go on, I can’t go on, I’ll go on. –Samuel Beckett, The Unnamable 2. . ‘It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servants And Masters

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Servants and Masters

SERVANTS AND MASTERS (EPHESIANS 6:5-9) The Bible casts servants in positive and negative light. Positive Negative 1. faithful and wise servant Matt 24:45 2. good and faithful servant Matt 25:21, 23 3. servant of all Mark 10:44 4. good servant Luke 19:17 5. servant of Jesus Christ Rom 1:1 6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 6:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Worship

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 29, 2010

A description of New Testament Worship in the 1st Century Church

FUNCTIONS OF THE CHURCH: WORSHIP INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we looked at the nature of worship in the early church. We saw from John 4:23-24 that their worship was in spirit and truth and from I Corinthians 14:40 that it was to be done decently and in order. Today we will examine the acts of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sit, Stand, Walk

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The Psalmist gives both a promise and a warning as he describes the way of the righteous and the way of the sinner.

Having grandchildren has been a tremendous blessing, and one of the things having little ones around has done is remind me of the growth process. Right now our two youngest granddaughters are at the stage where they recently were able to sit up. When it first happened, we all stood around in awe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

Liberalism hits the wall when it dismisses Adam and Eve as historical fact. This message here examines why our faith would be null and void if Adam did not exist. We look at arguments from the Lord and Paul. The matter is conclusive.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 3 Liberal theology is a mixture of intellectualism, unbelief, and demonic attack. {{1Timothy 4:1-2 “the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 19:3-6, Genesis 2:21-25, Romans 5:14, Romans 5:15-16, Romans 5:17-19, Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, Jeremiah 36:21-30, 1 Corinthians 15:43-49, 1 Timothy 2:12-14, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Día Del Señor

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009

Jesucristo unen y dividen. Los que Lo han confiado en como Salvador es unido en Cristo. Cuándo regresos de Jesús en el aire, nosotros seremos alcanzados junto, nunca ser separado otra vez.

El Día del Señor 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introducción Cuando continuamos nuestro estudio de las cartas a la iglesia en Thessalonica, nosotros venimos al Capítulo cinco de 1 Thessalonians. Aquí encontramos a Paul, escribiendo el Thessalonicians acerca de El Día del Señor. Jesucristo unen y ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist