Sermons on Distinctiveness:

Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013

Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit God Gave Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 28, 2015

A study of the Holy Spirit, noting His relationship within the Holy Trinity.

“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] “God gave us a spirit…” It is a truly divine mystery—the Spirit of God hallows the body of each believer. This tabernacle, this body of frail flesh that is even now decaying and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Women Preachers And The Word Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2012

Do women have a role to play in congregational oversight? What does the Word say?

“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim Gen 4:25-26 25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 31, 2017

The Day of Pentecost. The birth of the Church where the Jew and the Gentile worship God as one body.

Day of Pentecost. Leviticus 23 Verses 15-21 Introduction The Bible is a remarkable book made up of 66 books in two major divisions. Both Old and New Testaments are equally and totally inspired by God. The apostle Paul wrote " For whatever was written in the past was written for our ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Error Of The Jesus Only Doctrine

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 3, 2013

Pointing out the error or the "Jesus Only" Doctrine.

Matthew 28:18-19 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:38(KJV) Then Peter said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (V) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 3, 2021

Message examines weaknesses in the Pre-tribulation Rapture position. Previous message examined the strengths of that position. This series does not advocate for pre, mid, or post. Instead the series is an open pursuit of an answer to the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period.

Introduction Today we will resume our study of end times. We have been seeking the answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have had four session on this subject. The first session focused on hermeneutics, the method we would use to interpret Scripture. In ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14, Revelation 19:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 19:14, Daniel 9:24-27, Acts 14:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Jesus The Son/Offspring Of God Or God, The Son? - In Defense Of The Trinity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2021

A Multi-Part study of historical Christian teaching concerning the claims of Jesus and the beginning of the Church

There are many religions in the world. A significant number of them predate Judaism, and the vast majority predates Christianity. All religions have various sects and subgroups that are also called denominations in Christianity. Denominations have most often come about as the result of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husbands And Wives, Heads And Bodies (Ephesians 5:15-33; 1 Corinthians 11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 11, 2025

A follow up, summarizing, clarifying paper/sermon, addressing "head-body," "submission," and husbands and wives. For those who wanted more.

A note to my readers: I wrote this in preparation for the past two sermons, (1) as a way of collecting my own thoughts, (2) to make a resource for those who wanted more, (3) to link it to my earlier study of 1 Corinthians 11, and (4) to pull the arguments all together from three separate sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

A Battle Worth Waging

Contributed by Jeff Putman on Feb 18, 2005

Overcoming the everyday battle of the flesh can be difficult, but it can be done.With the empowerment of Gods Holy Spirit we can live a life of overcoming victory.

TITLE : A BATTLE WORTH WAGING TEXT: GALATIANS 5: 16-25 THEME: WAGING THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH Would you open your bible and turn with me to the fifth chapter of the book of Galatians? Galatians, the fifth chapter, and we will began in the sixteenth verse. Please rise in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Along The Way Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005

To learn from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our lives: Be Scriptural, Be Straightfoward, Be Submissive.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction There was a poor village pastor who was mad at his wife for being a spendthrift. He angrily confronted his wife with the receipt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"For This Reason" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 24, 2003

Why Paul prayed to the Father, for the Ephesians and therefore, for us. (#2 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

Just last week we looked at this phrase briefly, from verse one. However, since it wasn’t our primary focus, we come back to it now, only in verse 14, following Paul’s parenthesis which encompassed verses 2 through 13. I’ll begin by refreshing your memory concerning his reference. When Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist