Sermons on Deep Teaching:

Speaking Like An Adult Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2002

Hebrews says by this time we should all be teachers... but why?

OPEN: A man was scheduled to speak for an important business dinner. But, as he was eating his meal he must have bitten down on something hard, for at that moment his false teeth broke in his mouth. Nearly paralyzed by panic, he muttered to the man next to him, “I can’t believe this!” he says, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of God's Love Works In Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

Love inspires us. Inspiration is simply being touch by the Spirit. And God has touched us by His Spirit because of love.

Maybe you have heard about a guy who fell in love in an opera singer. Church Swindoll tells this story in his book, “Strike the Original Match.” So what is love doing in us? What difference can love make in our lives? I. The power of love inspires us (vs.13-16) -Story of losers loser, a guy had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would You Have Me Do For You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2006

It would appear that Jesus never asked this question of anyone else in the Gospels. Didn’t He know what these blind men needed?

OPEN: A man walks into a dentist’s office and says, "Excuse me, can you help me. I think I’m a moth." The dentist replied "You don’t need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist. His office is just down the hall" "Yes, I know." Says the man. "So, why did you come in here?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 20:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abide In Christ: The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.

The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our All Sufficient Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008

Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Yokes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

This message is a contrast between two yokes. The yoke of sin, and the yoke of Jesus Christ

THE TWO YOKES Lamentations 1:14 Matthew 11:30 INTRO: We are more impressed by the comparison of two things using contrast than we are examining them by themselves. For example, the value of light is more evident when contrasted to ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Supreme And Sufficient! Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 18, 2008

We need to be aware of false teaching which mixes other elements with the finished work of Christ.

Introduction This sermon is an introduction for the next several Sundays as we go through the book of Colossians. The theme of the book is the sufficiency of Christ for all things. This is one of four Prison Epistles written by Paul from Rome about AD 60-62. (The others are Ephesians, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light And Dark Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus has called us to be light into the world around us.

Light and Dark June 15, 2008 Me: I used to be terrified of the dark. I hated it. I always wanted more light and to be able to see what horrible monster was going to crawl out from under my bed. Somehow, seeing the monster made it better. There was a comfort in the light. Now, I want it as dark as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Having Authority To Love And Forgive

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008

A sermon for Trinity Sunday that highlights that we have authority to love and forgive from God.

The Gospel reading today, highlights some extremely important points for each one of us. One that we are going to explore further is the concept of Authority in our Christian lives. But before we begin let us remember that each of us are involved in the ministry of the church. Involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Be The First To Stop Fighting Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 26, 2008

The Seventh beatitude calls us to be peacemakers. Jesus has called us to a special mission to help make peace or restore people back to a sound relationships, first with one another and ultimately with God himself. The peace Jesus speaks of has nothing

Introduction: A henpecked husband was tired of being nagged by his abusive wife so he decided to take a course in being self-assertive. After a few weeks, he felt he had regained his confidence and decided to lay the law down at his home. At the dinner table he announced, “Woman from now on there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Lord, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2008

Loving the Lord through Loving your Church

Loving the Lord, Part 6 Loving your Church; Acts 2:42-47 Introduction In your bible go to Acts Chapter 2 This past week we discussed Loving our Nation and Loving through our Praises; and this morning I want us to examine how we love the Lord by loving His church. This message is to bring you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Who Can Lead Us Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus is the light of the world who can lead us to eternal life.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Family Redefined Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 12, 2008

Jesus redefined the meaning of His mother and brothers, revealing the truth of God’s family.

Redefining Family Mark 3:31-35 Mark 3:31 (HSBC) Then His mother and His brothers came, and standing outside, they sent word to Him and called Him. The Call of Family - Motivated by concern - Was Jesus taking care of Himself? - Was Jesus in His right mind? - Past difficulties - When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Believe? Scientology

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is part four of a series on different false religions and how they differ from Christianity.

What Do You Believe? Scientology Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Vineyard