Sermons on Distinctions:

The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022

Doing church today is different and difficult.

The Challenge of Church in the 21st Century Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Those Summary Attributes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022

When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:30, 1 Samuel 15:9-23, Psalm 18:30, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 4:8-9, Psalm 73:25, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023

The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or oppose Jesus. That’s because what Jesus says is tragic for all unbelievers.

We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight, we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025

Friendship is the bond that unites.

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest once remarked: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:17, Exodus 33:11, Revelation 3:20

Salt Of The Earth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and live out our calling as Christians to be the 'salt of the earth', to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and to let our lives reflect God's grace and teachings.

Good morning, family. Today we're diving into the heart of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:13-22. Before we delve into the Word, let's consider a profound quote from Karl Barth. He once said, "Grace must find expression in life, otherwise it is not grace." Let that sink in. Our faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-22

Topics: Hunger, Thirsting

The Mark Of The Beast And Traits And Signs According To The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 11, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore traits and signs of the Mark of the Beast as described in the Bible.

The Mark of the Beast is a biblical concept that has sparked intense curiosity and debate among Christians and non-Christians alike. According to the Book of Revelation, the Mark of the Beast is a symbol of allegiance to the Antichrist and a sign of spiritual rebellion against God. In this sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18, Revelation 13:4

Sermon On A Free Spirit

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 1, 2025

Ethics have been defined as fundamental beliefs and values that guide individuals' decisions and actions regarding what is considered right or wrong.

Martin Luther King Jr, an American minister of religion and activist once remarked: “Moral principles have lost their distinctiveness. For modern man, absolute right and absolute wrong are a matter of what the majority is doing.” Romans 13:1-7 reminds us: “Let every person be subject to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:8-10, Proverbs 11:1

United We Stand Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance, beauty, and blessings of unity among believers, as depicted in Psalm 133:1-3, and to encourage the congregation to recognize and live out this unity in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of God! Isn't it a joy to be together in the house of the Lord this morning? When we gather together in unity, we reflect the very heart of God and experience a taste of His kingdom here on earth. As we dive into the Word today, we're going to be looking at a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Topics: Unity, Body Of Christ

Part 1:what Makes Us Unique Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

A series on values of our church. If we really are a people led by the Holy Spirit, what will that look like?

What Makes Us Unique? 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:14 Today I want to address the values that drive me. As your pastor, I want you to know where we are going, and why we’re going that direction. Values are *what is valuable to our church. (if we aren’t reflecting this value, we’re not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get It

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2015

Hopefully this sermon would get people to look at themselves and realize that we should reserve judgment about others and the congregation would begin to realize that their relationship with Christ is what really matters.

Don’t you get it? Romans 2: 17 – 23 I. Are we judging people by a higher standard that we ourselves don’t live up to, do we tend to take on an attitude of privilege or perhaps a holier than thou attitude? 1. We may think this text is just for the Jews • In Galatians Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Crisis of Faith

Exodus 14:10-15 The Crisis of Faith 1. The Distinction Of Faith ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

Sugar Coated Gospel

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 13, 2023

Today, we start on a journey together -- one that looks into the very heart of our faith I stand before you not as a speaker seeking the praise of humanity but as a humble servant of Ghrist, sharing a message that might challenge our comfortable spaces.

I. Opening Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The Dangers of Sugar-Coating - Discussing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Comparison Of Worldly Mothers Vs Godly Mothers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Motherhood is a sacred calling, and the Bible provides guidance on how to raise children in a way that honors God.

Motherhood is a sacred calling, and the Bible provides guidance on how to raise children in a way that honors God. However, not all mothers follow God’s plan. We’ll explore the differences between worldly mothers and godly mothers, using Bible verses to highlight their distinct approaches. Worldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Proverbs 31:17

The Lord Our King Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The LORD our King

Psalm 47: 1-9 The LORD our King God had moved against the Assyrians, killing 185,000 in the night. I. The Grace in His Provision - (1-4) A. Their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Bound In Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational