Sermons on Diligence:

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

When you hear the word “contend,” what comes to mind? An ugly fight? A heated argument? These are negative connotations, but contending can also be a very good thing, and that’s exactly what we see in the book of Jude.

According to verse 3, Jude’s purpose for writing this letter was to encourage these Christians to contend for the faith. But what does that mean? Why should we contend, is it really necessary? And how do we do that? ANALYSIS OF VERSE 3 Diligence (Gr. spoude)—to interest one’s self most earnestly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Comforter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Advocate.

The Holy Comforter John 15:26-!6:15 We are in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to the eleven disciples who remained, as Judas had already left as prophesied to betray Him. Jesus is preparing the disciples for both the short term issues concerning His upcoming arrest and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drama Queen? Hornet's Nest?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2018

We must consider the role of BEING OFFENDED? Jesus warned us in Matthew 24 of second coming agendas... one of those is being offended and hurting each other. How you handle being offended is your choice.

DRAMA QUEEN? HORNET’S NEST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***OFFEND: to be difficult, to cause people to feel hurt, angry, upset at something said or done, to be unpleasant, to do wrong, to hurt or cause pain, ***DRAMA QUEEN: a person who acts as though things are much worse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018

Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Lessons From Noah's Ark

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 5, 2019

This sermon looks at the story of Noah's Ark, but takes us into a deeper level, by understanding the types and biblical numerology. By doing so we gain an awe of the depth of God's Word. in it's finished form. It contrasts the rest of God as opposed to the work of man.

ASCENDING TO THE HEAVENS Genesis 5:29 And he called his name Noah, saying, “This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed.” Noah = nuah, which means to cease or to rest. Hebrews 4:1-13 Therefore, since a promise remains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:29, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Jesus' Love 19 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2017

The leadership of Christ Jesus began before he was a baby---coming in to leadership for "in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God".

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 19 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Where Is The God Of Elijah? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 15, 2018

Elijah is gone, God remains. Don't look for Elijah, look for the God of Elijah. God's presence and His power remains. Can God count on us to continue His work and proclaim His Word?

2 Kings 2:1-25 WHERE IS THE GOD OF ELIJAH What happens when the prophet of God leaves? • When Israel has been hearing the Word of God from this prophet, and seeing many miraculous deeds of God performed through him? • What happens when he leaves? This is the question this chapter raises, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable-The Ten Pounds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2018

As Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem from Jericho to celebrate the Passover with His disciples and others, He told a parable to the crowd to show that the kingdom they had been telling others about would not be established immediately as they had thought.

November 19, 2006 Jericho (40) Parable-The Ten Pounds Luke 19:11-27 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

First Corinthians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019

The Church of the Living God

Intro: 1. This is My Church: It is composed of people just like me, It will be friendly, if I am. It will do a great work if, I work. It will generous in giving if, I’m generous in giving. It will bring others into the fellowship, if I bring them. Its pews will be filled, If I fill them. It will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Barometer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

God uses money as an indication of trust in him.

A. Opening illustration: 2019 Church Giving Report. Compilation of various reports and statistical studies to trends in American church giving. In 1983 U.S. churchgoers donated $21.5 billion. But if churchgoers had donated 10% of income, they would have given $134 billion. 80% of the money given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Five Witnesses To Jesus' Authority And Power Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

We are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son.

Tonight, we are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son. Let’s get right into the Scripture. READ 31. The first thing Jesus says about a witness for Him is based upon the world’s judicial system. Let’s face it; in our world a man’s own ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Put On Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

The first Sunday of Advent is about waking up from our slumber to pay attention to God’s Word for us as we We wait for that glorious day when Jesus shall return.

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. - Romans 13:11 Advent always seems out of place while everything else that is going on around us. While people are rushing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Needs To Be On My Mind Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 22, 2023

You and I need to be mindful Christians. What does that mean?

Introduction Jesus is coming again. And the Apostle Peter declares in 2 Peter 3:12 look for that day. You and I as Christians ought to be looking for Christ’s return. It is a reality; Jesus is coming again. Don’t live your life thinking that all things will continue like they have all your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024

There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible