Sermons on Deference:

Rsvp

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 28, 2023

The Lord of the dance invites us all - but we have to let him lead.

You’d think John would know. After all, when Jesus came down to the Jordan to be baptized, John had just finished saying, “I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spread The Love

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Sep 10, 2023

We are commanded to spread love, but what is love? Is it a need or an emotion? Why does God want us to love one another?

Lately in the news there have been stories of an Angel in Rowlette TX. Several times over the last few weeks, a mystery guest has left $2000 tips for servers in restaurants. It’s been 3 times in the last 3 weeks. When the pandemic first started, restaurants were ordered to be closed to dining. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12, Proverbs 13:12, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 13, 2011

Christians are free in Christ; they are no longer to permit themselves to be enslaved by any appetite or attitude.

“The free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christians & Debt

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Other

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim Gen 4:25-26 25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson #14 [ic3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2020

What determines whether someone who hears the gospel actually enters God’s rest? We do not have to ponder this question because He gives us the answer in John 3:16. [“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”]

11/6/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #14 [IC3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest (HEBREWS 4:3-13) Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-4:13 (NIV) 3. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’?” And yet his works have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Through Family Pt 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt2) Opening video: being intentional about building biblical families! Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Cost You To Be Christ's Disciple? Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 29, 2007

Jesus Christ makes some radical demands on His followers. He put some tough standard to be one of His disciples. Jesus Christ doesn’t want to lower His standard.

What Cost you to be Christ’s Disciple? Luke 9:57-62 August 26, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction In our first sermon in our series, Following Christ, we have learned of what does it means to live for Christ. We have been told that to live for Christ is to Place Christ above all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Honor Your Parents! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2003

We are called to honor our parents no matter what!

INTRODUCTION • When you are out in public or even when you are in the church, do you ears perk up when you hear someone say “yes mama” or “yes sir”. What about the young person who calls someone “Mr. or Mrs. So and So? It seems like we have lost a bit of formality in our society doesn’t it? • As ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disposition Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 13 in a series I preached on I Corinthians 13, and it deals with the fact that "love hopes all things."

“The Disposition of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 16, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Intro At the start of World War II, the Russians developed what might be fairly called the most useless weapon of all time, perhaps the most embarrassing strategic failure of modern weaponry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1. What Is Worship Anyway? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 3, 2004

Worship is declaring in word, thought, or action the greatness of God and your submission to Him.

The Heart of Worship 1. What is worship anyway? July 24/25, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: Kids say funny things sometimes when they are trying to master bigger words. Ryan loves animals and recently was telling me all about the “bohen nastrictor”. Sometimes we say words without really knowing what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005

Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Trustworthy Sayings Of Paul

Contributed by Tim Carper on Apr 22, 2007

In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says is “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true.

In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says are “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true. Basically Paul is writing to Timothy to give him encouragement and advice in his young ministry. And he says, you need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational