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Called To Holiness Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Called to Holiness” 1 Peter 1:13-16 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Acts 16:19, Leviticus 20:7-8, Mark 12:30-31, Exodus 20:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 John 4:7-11, Psalm 103:11-12, Proverbs 26:11, 2 Corinthians 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him But Must Also Love Fellow Believers – 1john 4:17-20 Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

John is adamant we love one another and love all the brothers in Christ. What about divisions, personality differences and church problems? How is love perfected so we are not ashamed at the judgement seat of Christ. Love each other.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BUT MUST ALSO LOVE FELLOW BELIEVERS – 1John 4:17-20 PART 2 OF 2 VERSES 17 AND 18. {{1John 4 v 17 “By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as He is, so also are we in this world. 1John 4:18 There is no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21, Acts 15:37-39, Galatians 6:10, Luke 14:26, Hebrews 13:2, Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Win By Losing (January 29, 2023 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 28, 2023

Just think, the cross was a place of execution. It was therefore considered a place of defeat---the final word for the executed and a warning from those who did the executing.

WIN BY LOSING Text: I Corinthians 1:18 -25 1 Corinthians 1:18-31  For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Something Obvious I Missed For Years

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

To sanctify God is to reveal His true character through ours — holiness displayed in everyday grace, patience, and quiet integrity.

INTRODUCTION — THE HIDDEN RECORDER A friend of mine once hid a little cassette recorder behind his sofa before company came for dinner. He wanted to see what people really said when they felt safe. All evening the conversation seemed ordinary — a few laughs, a few complaints. But one guest began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Numbers 20:12, Matthew 6:9, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdoms Of The World

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

I am concerned that our Christian nation is faced with an attack of religious persecution.

I need to speak with you for a moment to give you a word of caution regarding the recent events. I am hoping you will not misunderstand what I am about to say. I think it is important for each of us to stay informed to what is going in our world from a godly perspective. I hope each of you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 2

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

A method by which we must give.

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 I. Introduction Review last week briefly. “Do we use the gifts that God has given for their intended purpose, or do we distort the intention of the gift?” Illustration: During the monthly meeting of the church’s stewardship committee, one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Truth

Contributed by James Groce on May 4, 2003

Pontius Pilate even attempted to engage Jesus Christ in a philosophical discussion of the nature of truth when he asked “What is truth?”

******************* Loving truth 2 Thess. 2:10b “…because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” It is sobering to realize that this statement implies that we don’t naturally love the truth. Nor, for that matter, can we be saved without loving the truth. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marrige

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Marrige

Matt 5:31-32 DIVORCE The legal dissolution of a marriage. The divine ideal for marriage is clearly a lifelong bond that unites husband and wife in a "one flesh" relationship (Matt 19:5 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 ADULTERY Willful sexual intercourse with someone other than one’s husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Pt. 7, Dates, Deluge, And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 12, 2004

The problems w/ RadioMetric and Carbon 14 Dating, and answering how distant starlight can be seen from the "young Earth". Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 7 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS” I. DATES… (conclusion) (1) Standard methods of age DATING. There are two primary methods of age dating being used today...they are: • RADIO METRIC METHOD • CARBON 14 RADIO METRIC METHOD • This method tests volcanic material measuring the amount ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hunger For God

Contributed by C Jordan on May 27, 2006

The greatest problem in the church today is that we have lost our hunger for God! My desire is to stir up your hunger for God—that you would seek Him with all your heart!

HUNGRY #1: HUNGER FOR GOD (May 2006 - City Blessing Church Camp) OPENING: Intro speaker: Brief salvation, call to ministry, Firestorm ministry today, wife & four children! INTRODUCTION: Hunger Defined - The discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food; To have a strong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

How To Deal With Negativity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Liars And Deception Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Seen any angels lately? Watch out! Satan appears as an angel of light. His lies and deceptions are used to destroy. Beware!

2 Corinthians 10-11 Last week I spoke to you about abortion and the horrors of such a practice. I told you that over 40 million babies have been aborted since 1973. Well, the actual figures are closer to 50 million. Do you know how many people live in New York City? About 9 million. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ