Sermons on Doctrinal Purity:

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Physical Provision—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 2 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory The Pope just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the chauffeur didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 2

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001

Our hope lies in the fact that Jesus Christ is coming again.

Believers Blessed Hope - Pt 2 Titus 2:13 Intro: The Hope is Imminent, Personal, Thrilling and Exciting Blessed Hope - Joyful and confident expectation that is based on the promise of God Himself. Our Hope is Blessed because it: 1. Deals with the person of Jesus Christ Himself A. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Wise Christianity Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

By The Word Of Thy Lips!

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Sep 6, 2002

Do we have a passion for God’s beautiful and precious Word, which David describes as "the word of Thy lips"?

“By The Word Of Thy Lips” Psalm 17:4 Introduction: 1. Read Psalm 17:4 - “By The Word Of Thy Lips” - How David Describes The Scriptures - The Words Are From His Own Lips! God Is The Source! - The Words Are Beautiful And Precious! Like A Friends! - The Words Are Good And Useful! 2. IE: Man In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Tragic Miscalculation, Being Wrong Spiritually

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 21, 2006

I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would be to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong.

THE MOST TRAGIC MISCALCULATION, BEING WRONG SPIRITUALLY I believe that the most tragic miscalculation would to live all your Christian life and then find out in the end that you were spiritually wrong. Everyone believes that they are right in their assessment of Scripture and believe that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of Rejecting Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 18, 2008

Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its rightness. They are

The Tragedy of Neglecting Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro Hell is undoubtedly full of people who were never actively opposed to the gospel. Such people are in view in these four verses. They know the truth and even believe the truth, in the sense that they acknowledge its truthfulness, its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrate The Reality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do This 3 Decisions

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Of God Does To Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us.

I. EXORDIUM: What does GOD's Grace does to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:12 (Amplified Bible) It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Lives In Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 9 (C) - Christ lives in us which is both a divine mystery and also our glorious hope.

CHRIST LIVES IN US (Outline) August 2, 2009 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Colossians 1:21-28 INTRO: Everyone loves a mystery. The more that we hear, read, and study God’s word the more we begin to understand the mystery of Scripture revealed. Scripture holds many mysteries that are not always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran