Sermons on Doctrinal Discussions:

"Faith That Pleases God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009

Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Mom's School Of Preaching!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2011

Paul grew to love Timothy along with Timothy’s grandmother and mother. Paul spent time further training and molding Timothy and encouraging him along with Eunice and Lois. Timothy is just a very young man but he grows under all this good teaching

MOTHERS SCHOOL OF PREACHNG! Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots and leaves. On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and quickly hid herself and the children behind some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:15, Philippians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Guarded Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004

We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Belt Of Truth

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

The belt of truth

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018

Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Showtime! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2014

How should we practice our faith in a way that honors God?

Showtime! Matthew 6:1-18 In the previous verses of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ emphasis on how the Scribes and Pharisees had failed to teach the whole and intended council of God. They had twisted the Scripture and replaced the righteousness of God with their own standards of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 9, 2024

Paul wrote letters to the young evangelists Timothy and Titus, giving them advice and encouragement that would develop their leadership and equip him for ministry. In those encouragements we can find today’s daily principle for discipleship: Set A Good Example for others.

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship THE DISCIPLE’S EXAMPLE Introduction 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Political Activists Take Over Your Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church. I've noticed this particularly in inner-city churches, where ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 16:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Herd Of Pigs

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 5, 2025

What is the metaphor, pigs, all about? Should a follower of Christ give up something sinful? Obvious answer is "yes."

The Herd of Pigs Luke 8:26-39 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out onto the land, a man from the city met Him who was possessed with demons; and he had not put on clothing for a long time and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022

To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4, Hebrews 12:15, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For God's Blessing

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 17, 2004

*HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.

Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, 2 Kings 3:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002

Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Josiah And The Passover

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

Josiah was a great king, in bringing the land back to God he reinstitutes key elements in keeping the land in revival.

Josiah and the Passover. 2 Chronicles 35 A little history about Josiah. Josiah, the last good king of Judah, was one of the most righteous king who ever lived. In fact, he is arguably the cleanest and most helpful king in Judah’s history. God spared him from seeing the exile that would occur to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 22, 2009

What distractions keep you from being an effective witness for Jesus Christ? One of the chief distractions is focusing on the minor differences between us, instead of building each other up in love. Paul takes this topic head-on in Romans 14.

We’ve been talking about making ourselves available to become like God and be used by God in his Great Story. Have you ever had an important task to do—a paper to write, an assignment at work to complete, a check book that needs to be balanced? As you set yourself to that task, the phone rings, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is This Thing Called Separation?

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 18, 2008

God has designed His believers to be distinctive without being stuck up. The lesson learned from this Scripture is how to be in the world but not of the world.

What is This Thing Called Separation? Griffith Baptist Church – 12/21/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:1-6 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:3 - Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude. Premise: God has designed His believers to be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist