Sermons on Distinctive:

Kingdom Keys - Micah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

God’s character is defined by His perfect love for all of His creation

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20, 1 John 4:7-8, Micah 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 4, 2021

Based on John 1:1-5 - Sermon helps listeners understand more about Jesus so that they can trust Him & obey Him.

“IN THE BEGINNING” John 1:1-5 FBCF – 10/3/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you an expert in anything? Is there something that you know a lot about, lot of knowledge about some subject or activity or skill? - Nephew – USMC expert marksman w/ rifle & pistol Of course, there are times when we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Technology Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

The simplest answer to the question of technology and whether it is a good use or not is “Knowing the nature of God, would this be honoring to Him and the message He wants for us to live and offer to others?”

Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not spend any time in front of screens, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization on Wednesday. The WHO recommends against any screen time for infants, as well as 1-year-olds. Instead, they encourage sedentary time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Threats Against The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize

Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 22:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Witness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Continued discussion on witnessing as a spiritual discipline.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Supplementary Notes to previous message Winning Witness Pt 1 An estimated 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. I. God gives us a Powerful Commission A. The Great commission 1. The basis of the commission – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Boost For Not Boasting!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 21, 2016

In this message Yours Truly endeavours to give a boost as it were for not boasting unnecessarily by bringing out the Biblical mandate on what we need to need to boast about and what we need to be silently thankful to the Lord for!!!

A Boost for not Boasting!!! Probably you have heard this story before but here it goes again...a tale involving a frog prone to self-boasting and his two crane friends who planned to “live happily together ever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other

Ix. Justification, Regeneration, And Adoption Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jul 21, 2016

The ninth article of faith for the Church of the Nazarene. Describes parts of what takes place during the Salvation experience.

This morning, we are going to move to our ninth Article of Faith, which is: IX. Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Here is the description of this 9th tenet of our faith: We believe that justification is the gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The 1949 Island Of Lewis Revival – How The Revival Spread - By Duncan Campbe

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 22, 2014

In revival, God moves in the district. Suddenly, the community becomes God conscious. The Spirit of God grips men and women in such a way that even work is given up as people give themselves to waiting upon God.

The Scottish Hebrides The 1949 Island of Lewis Revival – How the revival spread - by Duncan Campbell REVIVAL DEFINED First, let me tell you what I mean by revival. An evangelistic campaign or special meeting is not revival. In a successful evangelistic campaign or crusade, there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2014

What is the lesson to be learned from the passage which includes "The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength?

The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength Nehemiah 8:5-12 Introduction Most of us have probably heard the words “The joy of the LORD is your strength”, even though you may not know it comes from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. But just what does this mean? Is it simply a call to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living Like Our Lord" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 25, 2016

If we are to live like our Lord, then our lives will be characterized by love.

In this section of Scripture, the key verse is verse 6. John tells us that as followers of Jesus, we should aspire to live like Him. But what does a Christ-like life look like? John says a Christ-like life is characterized by one primary virtue - Love! This shouldn't surprise us at all, since ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Paul’s Harsh Advice On Who To Marry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2018

This is a challenging passage. Paul repeatedly emphasizes the vast difference between Christians and non-Christians that makes marriage a non-starter. Why does Paul think that Christians should not marry non-Christians?

OVERKILL? Why does Paul make such a big deal about this? - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. - Paul here argues that Christians should not marry non-Christians. That strikes many people as overkill. Is it really that big a deal? Is it really worth the repetition that Paul makes here? This is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God And The Plagues Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 7, 2022

Pharaoh chose the condition of his heart. He hardened his heart. God fixed it in the position Pharaoh chose. when someone intentionally and persistently hardens their own heart, like Pharaoh it becomes permanently fixed. The New Testament speaks of casting pearls before swine.

I travelled during the modern-day outbreak of the Bubonic plague. Today we have antibiotics. This is the prevention and cure of the bubonic plague. It was so simple. The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics, and I took one pill every day for prevention. Too bad they did not have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-24, Exodus 8:1-32, Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Exodus 11:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Prayer For Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2022

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 29, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 A Prayer for Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.” Every year on this seventh Sunday of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran