Sermons on Demean:

Worth Knowing

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 30, 2023

In our case, who are elected even before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, what do we have in mind about the Holy One who elected us? What could we know about Him?

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, ‘I will never again curse the ground because of man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Does Not Enter The Tribulation – Reasons That Prove It – Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2023

More scriptural evidence is shown that it is impossible for the Church to enter the Tribulation. We look at what the Apostasy really is, the thief in the night, the call, “Come up here,” the Restrainer the Holy Spirit, and the Day of the LORD. God bless you all.

THE CHURCH DOES NOT ENTER THE TRIBULATION – REASONS THAT PROVE IT – PART 2 OF 3 We continue looking at the reasons that prove the Church, the Body of Christ can have no part in the coming wrath of God in the Tribulation. God’s members of the Bride are delivered from that coming judgement. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10, Revelation 1:19, Revelation 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding A Critical Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2023

There is a place for honestly confronting others when done in a loving and gracious way. Yet maturity means learning to guard our hearts from an unhelpful, critical spirit, as we'll learn in this story of Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses.

It’s summertime folks. And the heat of Texas is here. And that heat causes many to be on edge—on edge enough to gripe or complain about the smallest of things. Do we have any complainers here today? This coming November, I will have been pastor here at SEBC for 27 years. Through those years I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Distinction Of Christian Love In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 17, 2022

Christianity -or being a “follower” of Jesus is never about the whims of a fad or something popular. In fact, it is something that is quite counter cultural and disassociated from the world.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/132497 Introduction In Scotland, a survey was given to law enforcement officers about their religious affiliations. What caught my attention was that 8 of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Change Jesus Makes

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus is in the business of change.

Jesus is in the business of change. No one ever left an encounter with Jesus unchanged. They either loved Him more or loved Him less—and perhaps even hated Him—but they were never indifferent to Him. And the same is true for you and me. We cannot be indifferent to Him either. So, it is my prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Distinction Of Christian Work Ethics Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 29, 2022

your relationship with Jesus is the primary, governing relationship in your life. There is no such thing as a secular part of your life. Everything in your life is subject to the lordship of Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/144495 5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, 6 not by the way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

Spirit-Filled Wives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2018

The submission of wives in Ephesians 5:22-24 shows us Spirit-filled wives.

Scripture Today we continue our sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians explains what God has done in Christ—and continues to do today through the Holy Spirit—in building a new society (of Christians) in the midst of the old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Labor Day 2018

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 31, 2018

A look at our call to work for the Lord in all we do.

Labor Day 2018 September 2, 2018 Colossians 3:23-34 I have a theological dilemma on my hands and frankly I don’t know how to solve it. It all arises from an amazingly popular song. Experts are torn about what the words really, really are. Now, I’m going to play a snippet of the song for you and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 3:15-19, Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 28, 2012

Let’s take a moment to see how like Job we can claim power through suffering.

The Power of Suffering What we learn from Job There is in the human condition a power that is often untapped. This power is suffering. Suffering is the human condition. No person who has lived or will on the earth will be exempt from difficult and trying times. Death comes to us all, and to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Election Advice - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016

With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Humility Is The Key

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 23, 2016

A look at Jesus' story comparing the hearts of the tax collector and the pharisee.

Humility - October 23, 2016 - Luke 18:9-14 Worship. Worship. There is nothing like worshipping God. There’s nothing like being in the presence of Jesus and adoring Him. And that’s because there is nothing and no one more beautiful than our God. Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 31, 2021

The image of the Christian life is one of fruitfulness and vitality. What does this really mean and how do we know if we are producing fruit?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 As we begin this new year of 2022, I wanted to take a few moments as a church and remember some important factors facing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5, Job 33:4, John 1:3-4, John 10:28, Psalm 24:1, Colossians 1:16, Jeremiah 2:21, Isaiah 5:7, John 5:18, John 10:38, Exodus 3:14, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

"do Not Judge" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although Jesus said the words, "Do not judge..." (Matthew 7:1), we have to read on to see what Jesus is really teaching about judging and not judging others.

A. According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused VERSE found in the Bible is: “DO NOT JUDGE.” 1. The Bible talks a lot about JUDGING, but the verse they had in mind was what Jesus taught at the close of His Sermon on the Mount: “Do not judge, or you too will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Manage Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

A. If your TONGUE has ever gotten you into TROUBLE . . . will you please raise your hand? 1. Now turn to each other and say, “I’M NOT SURPRISED!” 2. We are not SURPRISED, because it happens to all of us. COMMENT: There is not a single person here who has not had the experience of saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yeshua Vs Jesus The Real Name Part #1 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026

There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - About 25 / 27 years ago I was preaching and I stated how the name Jesus was not the actual name of Christ but was the translated version of Yeshua the actual name of Christ. I was young in the ministry and let me say it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Apostolic