Sermons on Defining Standards:

"The Hypocrite” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2018

Jesus gives us the profile of a hypocrite.

This Sunday and the next, we're going to take a look at two problem people. We refer to them as problem people because Jesus had a problem with them; and He let them know it! We're talking about the hypocrite and the legalist. (READ TEXT) Jesus addressed a Pharisee and the experts in the law. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

"Taming The Beast Of Uncontrollable Self”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 3, 2018

Now.... Start Aiming that Chair. It's not that the lion is afraid of the chair -- it's that the lion is confused by the chair

INTRODUCTION: Of all the things we have to govern in this life, self is often our greatest challenge! Self-control is listed last as the capstone in the nine fruits of the HolySpirit, since it takes a lot of self-control to exercise the other eight virtues! It takes a lot of self-control just to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wayfaring Strangers Part 12- " Husbands Honoring Wives" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018

Part 12 of our study of 1 Peter

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 12 “ Husbands honoring wives” 1 Peter 3:7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Core Value 4 - A Supporting Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Acts 2:42-47 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being A Supporting Community where we seek “To provide a caring environment of unity, love and fellowship.”

Message Acts 2:42-47 “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. There are patches where it is very dark even when the moon is shining. When you go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Successful Marriage Depends On Wisdom Of God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4)

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4) From Genesis to Revelation the Bible often uses the word house to refer to the smallest and most basic unit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discernment

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Ai Rebound Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 16, 2013

Part 4 of 4-part series called "Josh's Journey" which looked at 4 different scenes from Joshua's life. The bottom line for this message is: "Don't give up, get up!"

This is the final week in a 4-week series on the Old Testament character, Joshua, called “Josh Journey”. • He was one of the 12 spies that checked out Canaan. • He was the one that led the Israelites into the Promised Land. • The Jordan River parted for him • He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divided Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015

This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sadducean Marriage Problem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2016

The reason this story is recorded by Luke is because it goes to the heart of the Christian faith

Luke 20:27-38 Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S.A at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Calloused--- Waxed Cold?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

THE DANGER OF A HARD HEART GROWS IN OUR MIDST. We can grow calloused and wax cold... Beware!

CALLOUSED, WAXED COLD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Life has a tendency to cool the hot, Lukewarm the cool, Dull the sharpness, take off the cutting edge... Strong love can die... Young get old... Erosion washes away the top souil? Introduction: Zech. 11:2 Howl, fir tree; for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Author

Jude Author The author is Jude, the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. It is interesting that he does not say anything about his earthly relationship to Jesus just the spiritual one, a servant. Occasion He wanted to write a doctrinal treatise on the faith but felt compelled to write to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Fruitfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 19, 2010

God expects us not only to be 'faithful', but also fruitful!

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Fruitfulness” John 15:1-8 * One of the untruths which have been embraced within the Americanized church is the concept that the redeemed, born-again, and believers in Christ only have to be faithful, not fruitful. IN this age when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

Your name has meaning! It reveals the depth of who you are...your character, nature and reputation. It is one thing you will carry to your grave! God's name is important as well! Using His name flippantly is sin. There is no greater name!

Exodus 20:7 What’s in a Name? As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist