Sermons on Disciple Or Apostle:

The Lion Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014

Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2017

Let’s live like we’re dying…because we are. But let’s also live like we’re going to live forever…because we will…either in heaven or in hell.

Living in Light of Eternity Mark 12:18-27 October 7-8, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill As we consider the massacre that took place in Las Vegas this past week, many emotions rise to the surface and numerous questions remain unanswered. Here are some that come to mind. • It bothers us that a motive for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2017

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing because only God is everything.

A week ago, after watching Wisconsin beat Nebraska in football, I was thrilled to hear that Michigan lost to Michigan State. During a commercial break, a promo for Michigan came on the screen. The voiceover described a wounded wolverine and then showed clips of players tackling, running, passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2017

10 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-X—Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul urged the Ephesian church to find their strength in the Lord by effectively arming themselves. The church must acquire God’s strength to stand victorious. Where & How can the church find strength to stand victorious? 12 distinctions of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Relativism: The Foundation Of Postmodernism

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2014

A study followed by a logical and biblical critique of relativism, the foundation of postmodernism.

Relativism: The Foundation of Postmodernism Chuck Sligh October 26, 2014 TEXT: John 18:37-38 – “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear ...read more

Scripture: James 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Not Even A Hint Of Condemnation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus condemned my sin so my sin won’t condemn me

Let’s suppose that you commit a crime that is a capital offense and you are arrested for that offense. When you go to trial, your life hangs in the balance. If you’re found guilty, as you deserve to be, it means death, but if you’re acquitted, it means life and freedom. And let’s suppose that as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep, The Shepherd, And The Sheep Killer

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

A sermon about the sheep, the shepherd, the enemies of the church, and the sheep dog

The Sheep, the Shepherd and the Sheep Killer… John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Wasn't Us - It Was Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2018

I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and Forgiveness

Scripture: Acts 3:1 - 19 (cf. 11 - 19) Sermon - It wasn't Us - IT WAS JESUS! I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Way Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

8th in a sermons series on James dealing with the principles related to enduring trials.

“The Way of Endurance” Review Today, Christians all around the world suffer unspeakable suffering because of their faith in and commitment to Jesus. Many suffer death because of their refusal to renounce their faith in Jesus. Although persecution of our Christian faith grows by the day in America, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2019

In Galatians 5:13b-15, Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1) To oppose the flesh (GALATIANS 5:13B), 2) To serve others (GALATIANS 5:13B), 3) To fulfill His moral law (GALATIANS 5:14), and 4) To avoid harming others (GALATIANS 5:15).

Recently, a labour arbitrator has ruled that the municipality of Waterloo will have to rehire a drug-addicted nurse who stole narcotics and falsified medical records. The crux of this ruling was that the municipality, as an employer, has a duty to accommodate the wayward nurse’s disease of drug ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019

As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Is Baptism By Immersion Required For Salvation?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 29, 2018

Though the New Testament contains no explicit instructions on how to administer Baptism, the Greek word baptizo means "to immerse. Herein is a brief history of baptism before and after "sprinkling" became acceptable by many Churches.

Baptism is the public acceptance of Jesus and adoption into His fold, both by action of the Holy Spirit and by man's symbolic use of water. All too often Baptism is a stated requirement to join into a particular church denomination as opposed a public showing of a bond between a new believer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 21: Do Not Conform To Their Sinfulness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2018

The danger is that we begin to think of the morally abnormal as normal and the things that tend to cause moral carelessness as matters of indifference. Christ-like love banishes the indecent.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/27/17 Lesson 21: Do Not Conform to their Sinfulness (Ephesians 5:1-7) Ephesians 5:1-7 (KJV) 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Small

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2018

The Beatitudes inaugurate the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches about an upside down and backwards kingdom where the greatest are servants and those with the greatest impact are small

Small At the Beginning of the Kingdom of Israel we have a story about how the first king, Saul, got started: 1 Samuel 15 Samuel: “Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” Saul: “Tell me” -So far, this sounds like to Indian gentlemen having a conversation. 17 Samuel said, “Although you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: *other

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican