Sermons on Deacon Qualification:

"Defining The Undefinable"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 22, 2012

Six things all Christians have in common

“Defining the Undefinable Christian” February 26, 2012 John 1:1-12 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Abundance Of Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

The example of giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 teaches us that giving is an evidence of God's grace in our lives.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Jesus once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2014

Faithfulness to God is not always easy. Faithfulness to God may result in some problems.

2 Tim. 2:2:3 II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in Ephesus. Paul stresses the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is Church?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 4, 2020

Church is taking a bashing, but it was created and called for by God.

We live in a time in the Western Church where people are seeing less and less value in attending church. They say that God is omnipresent and in our hearts so why can’t we just be part of the invisible church? Why can’t we be Digital Disciples and just watch ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 6:3-4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers, and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message; not the style of delivery. This lesson, identifies a man skilled in the art of preaching, when, not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to Ephesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easing Back To Business As Usual

Contributed by Jack Warford on Sep 18, 2001

Has there been a change is your relationship with God since last Tuesday?

We can never allow ourselves to ease back to business as usual after the 911 calls we received from God last week. Don’t we know that our lack of passion for our Lord is what brought His anger to us? God showed His anger for our sin and rebellion and we are considering resuming what we were doing ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Timothy

1 TIMOTHY – Counsel INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy was the 11th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Momma Knows

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

MOTHERS DAY SERMON - TRUE CHRISTIAN MOTHERS KNOW, LIVE AND DEFEND THE TRUTH OF GOD TO THERE CHILDREN.

MOMMA KNOWS BRBC 5-8-05 NBC 5-14-00 2 JOHN 1-11 INTRO: DR. GORDON MATTICE TELLS ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL WHO IS BEING EXAMINED FOR MEMBERSHIP BY THE DEACONS OF A CERTAIN CHURCH. ONE OF THE DEACONS PLAINLY ASK THE GIRL ADO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE CHRIST?@ THE YOUNG GIRL HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AS IF ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advancement Of The Gospel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 27, 2008

The Holy Spirit came and empowered the believers, who were praying in the upper room, and then things really started happening. The people who had become believers in Christ decided not to go back home, but to stay right there in Jerusalem where the acti

The book of Acts may be listed in your Bible as the “Acts of the Apostles,” but these titles are not part of the inspired text. These titles have been added a long time after the text was given to men by the inspiration of God. The same thing is true about chapter divisions, verse numbers, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Familiar Faces In The Flames Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008

People we know that are either in the flames of hell or are standing at the door

Familiar Faces in the Flames Daniel 3:1-12 Introduction: ~In the times we live in of being “pc”, we find ourselves being lacked and lazy in our duty to tell those of Jesus and His wonderful salvation. ~Even though we know the outcome of our unwillingness. (HELL) ~Failure to tell someone of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Approachable Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Some people are turned off from church but the Church Jesus instituted is attractive and approachable.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 5-Approachable Hebrews 12:14-29 Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Read Scripture • Comment on history of Hebrews 12 (from Exodus 19) • Highlight the heart of God in being approachable o Adam & Eve in the garden & God was broken hearted when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Reaction Is Showing: Part One

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

The true test of character is not found in your actions but your reactions.

Your reaction is showing. John 18:1 -- 11. Turn to John chapter 18 then look up here I want to tell you something. The true test of your character is not found in your actions but in your reactions. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a check up and the doctor gets out that little rubber ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist