Sermons on Doctrinal Stability:

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Deceptive Currents" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Many are deceived by believing in head knowledge versus heart knowledge

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 7, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Deceptive Currents” [Part Two] 1 John 5:7-13 In the “Our Daily Bread” devotional for this month there’s an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 23, 2025

Church leadership, at the top, has created numerous doctrines, rules and regulations. Which should I follow?

What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following? Luke 11:37–54 Rabbi Dr. Rev. Michael H. Koplitz 37 Now when He had spoken, a Pharisee asked Him to have lunch with him; and He went in and reclined at the table. 38 When the Pharisee saw this, he was surprised that Jesus had not first ceremonially washed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pattern Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

The pattern that Paul refers to is sound teaching but it includes several thoughts. 1- Keep the teaching 2- Guard the deposit 3- Show the mercy

INTRO.- NLT 13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Hold to the pattern. What’s the pattern? It depends on what you’re talking about. There is a pattern for almost anything and everything. ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hansel And Gretel Vs Little Red Riding Hood

Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 18, 2011

How the seemingly caring can lead you astray with false doctrine.

I want us all to think back to a time in our past; some of us to the not quite so distant past. For others of us, maybe back to some of our earliest memories. I can remember some of the things in my very early youth was singing songs like “London Bridge” and “Row Your Boat”. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-I— Genesis 4:16-24 Attention: We will all leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Gives Peace In Chaos Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 16, 2025

No matter the storms that may be raging in your life today, the God of peace is able to calm them and give you rest.

THE GOD WHO GIVES PEACE IN CHAOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world full of turbulence, confusion, and uncertainties. At times, it seems as though storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrity Of Motive & Conduct Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014

God is the source of all stability. In Jesus and through the promises of God we too are stabilized & become stable.

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 18-22 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] INTEGRITY OF MOTIVE AND CONDUCT [Galatians 5:21-22] Some of the trouble makers in the church discredited Paul by pointing to inconsistency and saying he was at the least insincere, and more likely two-faced, in his relationship with them. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

"the Three C's Of Financial Stability"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 23, 2022

This is a topical sermon on Christian financial principles.

Title: “3 C’s of Financial Stability” Scripture: Various Passages Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 7-24-22 Intro: (Take hammer, power saw, dollar bill). Which of these is a tool? Which of these can I hurt you with? Which of these can I hurt myself with? Each is a possibility. During His 3.5 yr. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cosmic War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What should we do by way of practical duty?

The Cosmic War Ephesians 6:10-24 Introduction: Paul carries us from profound doctrine to practical duty. David Dockery said, “Paul painted a chilling picture of the cosmic war raging between Satan and God’s people.” If we look around we can see this war escalating. We behold a-morality, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Confessions Of A Misguided Innovator

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A tendency to rebel against authority, an exaggerated desire to win the approval of others, and a skewed definition of what it means to be successful; these deadly ingredients combined to create the misadventures of my life and ministry so far.

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 (pm) Confessions of a Misguided Innovator Begin by reading Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

I'll Have A Combo Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:35-40 regarding correct doctrine combined with correct living

Text: Mark 12:35-40, Title: I’ll Have the Combo, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about going to Wendy’s and getting to select your side item in your combo meal to make it what you want, and how many restaurants are going to this idea, b/c everybody like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Is Born - A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Dec 8, 2008

Introductory sermon in a series of four on Isaiah 9:6-7. Emphasizes the crucial truths of Christ’s humanity and his deity.

A CHILD IS BORN——A SON IS GIVEN (Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV) This graffiti dialog was found on a university wall: “And Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say I am?’ And they replied, ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the kerygma in which we find the ultimate meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Why A Baby?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008

Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Going Home Justified

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008

how to go home right in the sight of God

Intro: Luke 18:9-14 Today’s sermon Going Home Justified v.9-Jesus told this story to a group that trusted in self righteousness and despised other people. If you want to leave the house without the forgiveness of Christ, leave with this attitude. What is this attitude: the parable explains This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist