Sermons on Danger In Sameness:

Looking Ahead To 2017

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2017

How will you honor Christ and be a part of your church in the New Year? If we won’t reach out, or if we won’t work together to do reach others, we've become an exclusive, limiting club filled with Pharisees … which is dangerous ground to be on!

Looking ahead to 2017 Philippians 1:1-30 Introduction The New Year is always an opportunity to reflect, and to look ahead Today, we will forego looking back (can’t change that) and look forward for Christ We know the current condition of the church, of our lives (some good, some bad) Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Going To Church

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 16, 2019

There is a danger in going to church and leaving without truly having church in them. Church is not something you go to, serve or become a member of. That is not what church is. Church isn't somewhere you go, but something you are...seven days a week!

STOP GOING TO CHURCH Scripture Reference: Psalm 92:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Powerpoints are available free of charge if you email me at saved2follow@hotmail.com and request them.) VIEW OUR SERVICES ONLINE AT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Listen? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

In each case the seed is the same, but the soil into which the seed falls is what makes the difference. In this story four different responses are given, along with four different causes and having four distinct results.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 19 Are You Ready To Listen? Luke 8:1-15 After over twenty years in the ministry there is one thing that I am absolutely convinced of and it is that there variety of listeners in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Virtue - Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

The Bible has a lot to say about love. But so does the world. The problem is that the world doesn’t say the same thing the Bible says, & we tend to get the two mixed up.

MELVIN NEWLAND,MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I like the story about a rather legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- Judge Not... Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #7 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, Deals with Matt. 7:1-6 where Jesus urges us not to condemn others and warns that we will be judged by the same standard we use on others.

The Sermon on the Mount #7 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – Judge not… Matthew 7:1-6 CHCC: October 21, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This is the 7th in our series on The Sermon on the Mount, so I want to take a minute to review. This sermon is a cohesive talk by the most brilliant Teacher who ever lived. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Your Best In Worship

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 19, 2003

Just as the Israelites in Malachi’s day offered second rate worship to God, it is possible that we are doing the same. Nine practical suggestions to insure that you are giving God your best in worship.

GIVING YOUR BEST IN WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-14) 1. We talk a lot about giving our best… a. Whether it is on the job, or in school, or on the athletic field…we emphasize giving our best b. Did you know that when it comes to worship, God wants you to give your best? 2. Open Bible to Malachi 1:6-14 - in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, John 4:24, Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"To God Be The Glory" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 21, 2003

The power that is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think, is the same power that works in and through us, to bring glory to God. (#9 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Thou art coming to a King; Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” -John Newton We are on the threshold of the portion of this epistle that deals with the Christian’s walk. To this point, Paul has laid out very clearly and powerfully, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Orthodox

The Moment Of Truth (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2003

Pilate questioned Jesus’ version truth, but he’s not the only one who ever questioned "truth?" What lay at the heart of his objections is the same reason many reject truth today.

OPEN: Two psychiatrists were at a convention. As they visiting, one asked, "What was your most difficult case?" The other replied, "I had a patient who lived in a pure fantasy world. He believed that an uncle in South America was going to die and leave him a fortune. All day long he waited for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Of Significance

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2002

Christmas Eve parable -- kind of silly and serious at the same time -- poking a little fun at my own Scandinavian heritage. From the beginning the trained observers have failed to recognize the significance of the Nativity.

The Middle East is a troubled place. And, really, this is nothing new. The land that we call Israel or Palestine has been characterized by instability for as long as we can remember. The players change but the game is the same. It’s all very complicated -- hinging on geographical and political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Why Did God Let Job Suffer?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

Many thanks to my dear friend Jim Miller who is in heaven now for this outline. The reasons why God allowed Job to suffer as he did and the same reasons apply for us today

JOB 1:6-12 "WHY DID GOD LET JOB SUFFER?" A) The very name of Job means persecuted! * Oldest book in the Bible, written by Moses. * The days of Job were probably about the time of Abraham! * Job was a very wealthy man! * Numerous children and abundant livestock were symbols of wealth in that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms Of The Heart

Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2003

This sermon compares the Statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, not with the normal prophetic interpretations of world kingdoms, but with the condition of the hearts of men. The answer is still the same. The samr Stone, not cut out by human hands, that destr

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:10-35, Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Today Is The Day For Happiness

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003

Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

"TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Makes The Difference

Contributed by Warren Napier on Dec 8, 2004

WE NEED TO LET CHRIST TOUCH OUR EYES, SO THAT WE CAN SEE, WHEN CHRIST YOUR EYES YOU WILL HAVE A NEW WALK AND TALK, YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE JOHN 9:1-7 AS I BEGIN TO LOOK AT THIS CHAPTER OF SCRIPTURE, MY MIND RUNS BACK TO WHEN I WAS RUNNING AROUND IN DARKNESS. YOU SEE, THE WORLD I WAS LIVING IN WAS DARKNESS TO THESE EYES OF MINE. THE PLACES THAT I WOULD GO WAS DARK PLACES. THE THINGS THAT I WAS DOING WAS ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 24, 2007

Even Jesus did not meet every need that he was presented with. In the same way, neither can today’s church meet every need, BUT, we can meet some.

Introduction: I. One thing I know, when it comes to doing something good for others, there is no shortfall of opportunities. A. All around us are people in need of something. 1. People sick in the hospital, can be an opportunity to visit, and share God’s love. 2. People in nursing homes, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist