Sermons on Distinctiveness:

The Fate Of The Unprepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

Jesus Christ tells us He is returning and it is our responsibility to be ready for His coming. procrastination will destroy your spiritual life and there are some things that cannot be borrowed at the last minute.

The Fate of the unprepared Matthew 25:1-25:13 Introduction- We have for several weeks looking at the direct teachings of Jesus recorded in the book of Matthew. We have looked at the judging of others last week we looked being real. What does a genuine Christian look like? Today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The True God Truly Saves

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Trinity (b) Jesus is both Christ and Lord. So we are assured that His sacrifice is acceptable and sufficient, and our salvation is perfect and certain.

Acts 2:22-36 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The true God truly saves” Last week, on Pentecost, we heard the first portion of Peter’s sermon that day to the crowds in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36, Psalm 110:1, Acts 2:39

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2016

This is the introduction to one of the most powerful sermons ever taught or preached. Jesus gives the hearer the basis of what it means to be a Christian, a follower of Christ. It represents the whole of the Christian character.

Sermon on the Mount Introduction Matthew 5:1-2 When Jesus addressed the church of Sardis He said, “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” (Revelation 3:1 NKJV) This is indeed a tragedy. The church, those who have been called out by God to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 24, 2016

As God ushers in a new phase of eternity, John describes it in the form of a city, a wedding, and a tabernacle. All pain, sadness, and death will be stripped away. We will be with God forever, completely fulfilled in him.

Revelation 21:1-6 Heaven on Earth The famous Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once wrote, “The Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.” Today and next week we’re going to think a little of the next world. We’re in week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 2, 2016

The Messianic representations embrace equally Israel and the Gentile nations, starting with the restoration of Israel and then including the nations. We are going to explore that concept.

Isaiah 2:2-5 The Big Picture in Isaiah 10/8/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction I felt this morning like I was on The Hulk roller coaster that shoots you forth and never slows up until you come to the end. We will try to slow down a bit this evening, keeping with the book of Isaiah. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Chosenness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

We will persevere in tough times because we know that we are chosen by God (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs. 363-367)

HoHum: Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. “You don’t have any real parents,” one boy stated. Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents are stuck with you, but my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation Ex Nihilo Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A sermon on creation ex nihilo (adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 3)

HoHum: GOD is like GENERAL ELECTRIC ... He brings good things to life. A newer slogan for them is “Imagination at Work.” God imagined it and it came to be. GOD is like SEARS ... He has everything. Another slogan for Sears: Where It Begins. God is where it all begins. WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015

Are Christians bound by the Law of Moses? As a result of misinterpretations of God's word, unsubstantiated allegations AND misperceptions that arise from misguided Biblical teachings, the church is MORE divided today than EVER.

“For it seemed good to the HOLY SPIRIT, AND to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you ABSTAIN from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:19-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Covering For Us

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God’s Covering for Us

God’s Covering for Us Numbers 23 v 1 - 26 God Covers with His Protection - Numbers 23:7-10 1. Balaam sees God’s People Defended ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Advent Week 1 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 4, 2012

How important is celebrating the birthday of Christ? How important was the birth of Christ? How does the differentiation between these two concepts help us sort out the meaningful from the frivolous aspects of December 25?

Galatians 4:4-5 (NASB) “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Today is the first Sunday of Advent What is Advent? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Worrying Worst Than Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry or do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To make it a habit to pray instead of worrying. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now may the Lord value my

I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry or do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To make it a habit to pray instead of worrying. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now may the Lord value my life, even as I have valued yours today. May He rescue me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Be Encouraged! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2012

As we walk through difficulties in life, one of the best ways to get perspective and see our way through to the end is encouragement. David shows us the best way possible to become encouraged!

David appears to be in a jam in this psalm (what else is new?). Some think that this psalm is related to Psalm 25—that the same situation is going on. It appears to be a revolt by the ruling class who are taking “bribes” (vs 10) and not acting in integrity in their relationship ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Lesson About Salt Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thank you Pastor John Hamby for the original message. Much of this has remained the same, simply because it spoke to our need so well.

I want to begin looking at our theme for 2014, which is “Learning to be the light.” We’ll start by looking a passage in Matthew 5 and before we look at the idea of being light I believe we need to look at this concept of being salt. Since Jesus added salt to light, here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Of The Almighty Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 16, 2013

Many of us complicate the person of the Holy Spirit so much, that we fail to enjoy His presence and His blessings. Let us take an uncomplicated look at the Holy Spirit

Glimpses of the Almighty Holy Spirit We are continuing our study on the topic of the Glimpses of the Almighty Holy Spirit, and today we have the privilege of looking into the passage from Rom 8:12-17. The topic of the Holy Spirit is perhaps the most misunderstood and misused topic in the bible. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational