Sermons on Demonstrated:

Sin Rocks The Boat Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins.

When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. In verses 1-3: God called Jonah to do a work in Nineveh, an important city ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangers Of Self-Righteousness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples that demonstrate the importance of praying for those who offend, hurt, or wrong us, and how this practice can lead to God's blessings in our lives.

As children of God, we are called to live a life of humility, compassion, and love. However, when we allow self-righteousness, superiority complexes, and offense to take root in our hearts, we risk hindering our relationship with God and others. In this sermon, we will explore few biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Philippians 1:9-11

The Art Of Greek Parsing Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 22, 2025

To demonstrate the Art of Greek Parsing to determine the undisputed truth of the holy scriptures in one's search to learn what they "must do to be saved" through their faith and obedience to the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Greek Parsing Introductory Remarks. 1. We will conduct a Greek Parsing Exercise to discover who received the Holy Ghost Baptism with Empowerment on the Day of Pentecost. 2. Many claims have been made today regarding this subject. Besides the 12 apostles, 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 9, 2025

How we can demonstrate holiness: through our relationships, through our communications, and through our occupations. We can even put it in this way: Holiness at Home, holiness at office, and holiness at public.

Theme: You Shall Be Holy Text: Leviticus 19:1-18   THE LORD IS GOOD and HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. Introduction: Leviticus is not a narrative book. It is a book of rituals and law codes. Holiness is a great concern of Leviticus. Leviticus chapters 17-26 are called the Holiness Code. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

When Faith Soaked The Sacrifice: Elijah's Test Of God's Power

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Aug 22, 2024

In a bold act of faith, Elijah drenched his sacrifice with water, making it impossible to burn—except by the hand of God. What followed was a powerful demonstration that left no doubt: the Lord is God, and His power is unmatched.

Praise be to the wonderful and powerful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! He is the Aleph and Tav, the Beginning and the End. The Bible symbolizes the number seven as representing completeness. We see this in the seven days of Creation, the seven times Joshua marched around Jericho, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:9, Isaiah 13:13, Isaiah 66:1-2, Zechariah 2:13, Habakkuk 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001

Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-Did He Lie To Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 9, 2001

This sermon deals with the claims of Jesus Christ. It demonstrates that Jesus did not claim to be a prophet or great teacher, but claimed to be God. It encourages us to boldly stand that He Is The Way, The Truth, And The Life without compromising to be accepted by others.

Jesus—Did He Lie To Us? 7/8/2001 GNLCC John 5:16-23 1 John 5:1-12 There was a movie in which two men were held as prisoners of war in the same cell during the Civil War. The interesting thing was that they were almost identical in appearance. The one man was poor, kind, and a drifter. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-23, 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How It Should Be Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 2, 2002

This sermon contrasts what the first church did and what the modern church did when thier governments told them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. It also demonstrates what we need to do now.

How It Should Be Acts 4:23-31 March 3, 2002 Intro: A. I clipped this article out of The Banner-Graphic [Greencastle, IN] in August of 1999, and saved it just for this sermon today…[This really is a true story!] Gator halts couple’s midnight dip KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—A woman was nearly dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Authority – God Or The Government?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

? As Christians, we are not to feel as if we are not bound by the law and authority of earthly government because we are citizens of another kingdom. Instead, we should demonstrate our respect for the heavenly King by being subject to earthly authority.

Night after night, week after week, and month after month Gregory Dixon Jr., pastor of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, along with other men of the church held a vigil. This wasn’t a typical vigil, however. These men sat up each night drinking coffee, eating donuts, and playing cards. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphal Entry: Lessons From Matthew 21

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Jesus "triumphal entry" according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the "woes" and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

OUTLINE: The entry according to prophecy: 1-10 The cleansing of the temple: Israel rejected God’s holiness in worship 11-17 The lesson of the barren fig tree: Israel rejected God’s purpose in fruitfulness 18-22 John’s authority and message: Israel rejected God’s Word-bearing messengers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus “triumphal entry” according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the “woes” and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

INTRODUCTION STATUES AND PARADES Have you seen the images of the head of Saddam being dragged through the streets with Iraqui’s hitting it with their shoes They would say the word Saddam and spit. Or run up to U.S. soldiers and shout ’George Bush good.’” "Typically a shoe is regarded as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

This passage demonstrates the principle of the church in the church. That is, there are only a few (remnant) who are grateful enough to show it. Some people call this the pareto principle - 20% or less do 80% or more of all ministry.

Where are the other nine? LUK 17:11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. LUK 17:12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance LUK 17:13 and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 20, 2004

What faith isn’t, what faith is and what faith does. (with an emphasis on real faith is demonstrated when we don’t see what we hope for or don’t understand the way)

Faith. Hebrews 11:1-16. WBC Sun 22nd August 2004 am INTRODUCTION You have faith. You do! - when you got up this morning and put on the light: you exercised faith - when you got in your car you exercised faith in that car to deliver you here - when you buy some pills from the chemist, you exercise ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Set Your Altar?

Contributed by Robert Massey on Aug 27, 2002

Our relationship with God should be the most important relationship that we have. When we place that relationship as Priority One, there are effects that should be seen in our lives. This message demonstrates what those effects are.

We know that certain ones who were living in Babylon after Cyrus came to reign were touched by God to leave Babylon and go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city that had been torn down seventy years before by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. God had prophesied of this over two hundred years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Insight Into A Forgiver's Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002

Sermon explores in depth Philemon 4-7; the character of Philemon - a foriver. Noteably 1)his faith in Christ 2.)his unconditional love 3.) his demonstrable fellowship 4.) his refreshment of others

INSIGHT INTO A FORGIVER’S HEART (Philemon 4-7) I. Introduction A few years ago I was deeply hurt by a fellow believer (Bob) · I was slandered · Lied to · Eventually lost my job largely due to this one man. For 6 months after the event, the effects of the intensity of that situation would ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible