Sermons on Doctrinal Stability:

The Elements Of Unity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

This passage presents the seven elements of unity for every church.

Introduction What is it that unites the Christian church? Is it what verses 2 and 3 have already spoken of? Is it humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance? Is it love? Is it an eagerness about unity? That is scary if such were true. If unity were founded on our ability to be humble and to love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God In Three Persons - Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011

an exposition of the Trinity, in two parts - this being part one

God In Three Persons, Blessed Trinity Part 1 TCF Sermon October 16, 2011 Sometimes the view younger children have of God is fairly insightful. Sometimes it’s confused. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Here are some examples in children’s letters to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of God’s Existence

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Arguments for God’s Existence a. The Cosmological Argument b. The Teleological Argument c. The Ontological Argument d. The Moral Argument

I hold a book in my hand, and you see the cover, the pages, the letters, the words, but you do not see the author, the printer, the ink maker, the paper maker, or the bookbinder. You never did see them, you never will see them, and yet there is not one of you that will think of disputing or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Priesthood Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2011

We Christians are a privileged people, given awesome responsibilities to fulfil until the Master returns.

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Christ offers us a direct relationship with God. Perfect love, the manifestation of God, springs from the heart of those who are living in a reconciled relationship with God.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There are certain generally accepted principles or core beliefs derived from the New Testament which are generally accepted among Christians, for example, the sinless-ness of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Letters To Leaders- False Teaching Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 30, 2019

All Christians are theologians and are responsible to reflect a biblical view of God to the world.

INTRODUCTION · PC VIDEO · SLIDE #1 · Today as we continue in our Letters to Leaders series, we are going to delve into a subject that is important for us to consider. · Today we will touch on a subject that has plagued the church from the beginning. · ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope.

The Foundation of Our Faith April 1, 2018 Morning Service Easter Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the foundation of our faith. If He was not raised from the dead, we have no hope. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 29, 2017

There are times when we see and yet do not actually perceive; there are times when we hear, but fail to listen. Such was the case with the disciples. They thought Jesus was speaking of physical bread, but He was conveying spiritual truth.

A Big Misunderstanding Mark 8: 10-21 Our text today immediately follows the miraculous feeding of the 4,000. Jesus departed from their midst to another region near the Sea of Galilee, and is quickly met with more opposition and doubt. I am well aware that our Lord came to earth, being fully God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

God In Three Persons - Part Two Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 9, 2011

an exposition of the doctrine of the Trinity, why it's important, and what it means if we get it wrong - part 2 of a two part message

God in Three Persons TCF Sermon – part 2 October 23, 2011 In our house church we’re studying the book of Acts, and this past Wednesday, we were in Acts 20, and talked about the story of Eutychus. If you don’t remember the story, Eutychus is the boy who fell asleep during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eastern Spirituality And Christian Prayer....compatible?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The objection that caution be exercised, that illusions are possible, may appear contrary to evidence.

“Catholic doctrinal truth and sound spirituality are companions. They support and protect each other...” page 99 “In the more esoteric instances of pursuing experiences of God, the labyrinth of the soul’s interiority is the temple where the religious seeker must make pilgrimage. The passage is no ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Discernment – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On One Side Of The Chasm

Contributed by Dave Bentley on May 4, 2021

A Look at the Reality and Nature of Hell--Doctrinal Sermon

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHASM A Discussion on the Doctrine of Hell Luke 16.19-31 "...and besides all this between us and you is a great chasm fixed, in order that those that wish to come over from here to you may not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us." -- Luke 16:26 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

Sometimes we hear about the “Endangered species” list. That is, there are certain kinds of birds, fish, animals, and insects that die and become few in numbers because of hunting or natural disasters.

When this happens, they are placed on the “Endangered Species” list so that they will not become extinct. Once they are placed on this list, everything that is imaginable is done to preserve them. This is good, because if they were not placed on this list, soon these birds, fish, insects and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"i Have Fully Preached The Gospel"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Feb 9, 2022

Paul was an apostle of Christ and a minister of the gospel. As such, he “fully preached the gospel of Christ” (Romans 15:19). What does it mean to “fully preach” the gospel? There are several essentials people have to know in order for them to fully obey the gospel.

Introduction. There are people in communities all over America who visit church after church, never finding one to their liking. We immediately think that they’re only looking for fun, but the truth is they’re looking for the Bible. There are people who look for churches that are glorified country ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist