Sermons on Denominations Splitting:

Family Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

A sermon on the last two qualifications for being a deacon, church leader (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: Gene Getz was leading some Bible studies on the qualifications of church leaders. Two men were there who were new Christians and had little knowledge of the Bible. After a few sessions these two men said, “You know this is the first time we’ve heard this list of qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battles Chosen Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Message four in this exposition of First Timothy describes the gnostic error in the early church that was distorting the New Testament faith. Preaching against them our purposes are to purify the faith and to lead false teachers to Christ

Message 4 THE BATTLES CHOSEN B. The Faith Protected “Command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer.” (1:3) “Fight the good fight, holding on to faith”(18,19). Paul uses strong words. He doesn’t tell Timothy to suggest that false teachers stop, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Take Every Thought Captive Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010

This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Stolen Seed

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2014

This sermon deals with how hearts are harden by pride and lack of conviction toward the gospel and as a result the gospel seed is stolen before it ever had a chance to germinate in our souls. Good in a series of the 4 soils in mark 4.

THE STOLEN SEED Mark 4:4 4:15 The Sower - Jesus and his ministers or preachers who deliver the word The Seed - the Word of God, the gospel, the Truth. The Soil - The heart of the unbeliever We are given a parable of the different types of hearts of men who the gospel seed is sown upon. You are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2021

Does tradition have any role in the Christian life?

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Mark 7:1-23 I can remember many years ago seeing Fiddler on the Roof. My mind has gotten a little foggy concerning the details, but I remember a hit song which came from it called “Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. I was about an orthodox Jewish community facing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To Rejection

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

When we are ignored or face rejection, how must we respond? Most of us may show our frustrations and react in an un-Christ-like manner.

Opening illustration: The anti-God bumper stickers covering the car seized the attention of a university professor. As a former atheist, himself, the professor thought perhaps the owner wanted to make believers angry. “The anger helps the atheist to justify his atheism,” he explained. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crumbs The Dogs Got

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2003

A look at some of the crumbs that fell from the Master’s table.

He was her last hope. She had spent months going from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist only to be told the same thing, “I can’t do anything, I’m sorry.” She had tried every kind of alternative medicines, herbs, health food and vitamins and none of it worked. As much as she tried, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Creed

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. The ninth chapter of Romans represents the most straightforward presentation in all of Bible of the difficult doctrines of: a. e __ __ __ __ __ __ __; b. p __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __; and c. the s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of God. 2. These doctrines have ...read more

In This Thing Together Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

God wants us to live an empowered life in unity with other believers.

In This Thing Together Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Isn’t it nice to know that you are not alone? I’m sure there have been times when you’ve felt alone, but if you have a relationship with Jesus, you are never alone. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. His plan for the church is that no believer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grace Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 19, 2009

This is sermon #1 on the GRACE of GOD. It focuses on the SAVING GRACE of GOD.

Sermon for August 23, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons about Grace: Sermon #1: Saving Grace: Scripture Ref: Psalm 145: 8 ‘The Lord is gracious & full of compassion, slow to anger & of great mercy.’ Introduction: Complete these common American phrases for me. • If it sounds too good to be true…it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8

United We Fly

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 22, 2010

Often churches are not united because people kill the vision God has for the church, this sermon shows what kills a vision.

UNITED WE FLY (ALL my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This church is about people reaching people. If a young person gets saved then they will reach 19% of their family. If a woman gets saved she will reach 32% of her family. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship On Earth Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Revelation. This message continues a discussion of worship started last message.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Earthly Worship” Understanding Biblical Worship INTRODUCTION John unveiled a picture of heavenly worship; what worship on earth? Most of what we learn about earthily worship, we learn by Biblical observation. God left wide latitude as to the mechanics or form ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24, Isaiah 1:11-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance