Sermons on Definition:

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A sermon that looks into a Biblical model of what a church should look like.

Introduction: Would you rather be a goose or an eagle? Read Scripture/Pray Background: Church directly after Pentecost @ about 120 Purpose Statement: If we are to be a Biblical church then we must… I. Be Devoted (v. 42) A. To the Word 1. Apostle’s teaching was foundation of the NT 2. Note the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel To Communion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith, emphasizing that it's not the strength of our faith, but the object of our faith - Jesus Christ - that saves us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the heart of our faith. We're going to talk about the gospel of salvation, the power of communion, and the necessity of faith. Let's start with a quote from Timothy Keller. He once said, "It is not the strength of your faith but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, John 3:16, Matthew 26:26-28

Topics: Getting Saved, Taking Communion

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 27, 2003

FAITH is one of the great themes of all of Scripture. Because of the abuse of Faith by some, we often avoid preaching or talking about it. It has been my experience that whenever there is a battleground over a Bible text or Doctrine, ther is something Sat

The Adventure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-10 Eph 2:8 …For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Rom 1:17b …The just shall live by faith. Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Matt 17:20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over...again Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 14, 2003

Finding success where we once experienced failure.

Moses was once again wondering whether or not he had been a failure. God had given him a chance to start over but it wasn’t going as he had expected...again. Forty years earlier he had tried to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage through his own devices. Humbled and made wiser on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"I N C R E A S E"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hypocritical Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Nov 7, 2004

A sermon calling the congregation to Love the unlovable and marginalized by the the church.

The Hypocritical Older Brother Luke 15 October 24, 2004 Captain Delia and I were away at continuing education this week and while we were there the Bible teacher reminded me something very important about studying the bible the three letters “CIE”. Remember those letters you’ll need them later. We ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Opened Doors

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 20, 2004

We need to learn how to make the most of opportuntities to participate in God’s redemptive work.

Shakespeare once wrote: "there is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." The Latins had a phrase that expressed the same idea: "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero," which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Used Hezekiah To Bring Revival

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 9, 2007

This message shows that some things must be discarded in our lives for there to be real revival.

HOW GOD USED HEZEKIAH TO BRING REVIVAL Text: Numbers 21:4-9; 2 Kings 18: 1-7 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: That which was greatly used of the Lord 700 years earlier had become an idol. I am sure for hundreds of years the children and the grandchildren had heard the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Nazarene

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly 3

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

The concluding part of reasons why many marry wrongly.

21 LIVING IN DISOBEDIENCE: 1Sam. 15:22b “behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams”. If you are living in perpetual disobedience God will not be compelled to guide you. Until you obey the last instruction from heaven, you should not expect to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 24 – Things That Don’t Go Together – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 4, 2011

Deuteronomy 22:10 (NLT) says “You must not plough with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.” The idea here is that there are certain things that are totally INCOMPATIBLE. They were never meant to be placed in the same yoke. What about dating?

Genesis 24 – THINGS THAT DON’T GO TOGETHER – Part 3 The engine of a Fiesta in a Ferrari! Pickles and icecream. There are certain things that definitely DON’T go together. Aluminium foil and microwaves (Julie rediscovered this recently). Children and cancer. Wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Crossdressing Is Not The Same As Transgender Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 11, 2020

crossdressing even though a sin, does not mean same thing

Crossdressing is not the same as transgender Deuteronomy 22:5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Preserving Natural Distinctions 5 “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5