Sermons on Double Standards:

A Love Affair With The Faithful Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 31, 2011

We are called to love all people and to serve all people, but we are especially called to love and serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are to have a love affair with the faithful.

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FAITHFUL A Love Affair – 2 1 John 3:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing our study titled “A Love Affair.” Last time we looked at loving the Father and today we will be talking about loving the Faithful – the church, our fellow believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Women's Issues Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2009

When life seems hopeless: beleieve in Jesus even when none of your friends do; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

Women’s Issues (Mark 5:21-43) William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Secret To Christian Success

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To help believers to understand and live a successful life for God.

DATE THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN SUCCESS Mark 4:34. Mr 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: I recently preached this sermon at the church I pastor and I presented to them as a matter of desparation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Blueprint Of A Dwelling Place For God Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#1 in a series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 1 The Blueprint of a Dwelling Place for God By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:8-9, "And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defined…shaped…equipped

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022

After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are They Saying About You?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Preaching

Contributed by Al Hood on Feb 7, 2001

What is real Preaching?

SEP. 10, 2000 - FBC DOUBLE SPRINGS [D]... #0906 AUTHENTIC PREACHING... SCRIPTURE: AMOS 6:1-6... INTRODUCTION: * ILLUS - the story of the mixed up sermon used by the young preacher [See last page]. * Some of you are wodering what is going on. * Some do not recognize authentic from false ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez Part One

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Feb 15, 2001

Part one of a series on the book by Bruce Wilkinson. Getting to know Jabez and hindrances to the prayer.

The Prayer of Jabez The Prodigy of the Genealogy The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles consist of the official family tree of the 12 Hebrew tribes beginning with Adam and proceeding through thousands of years to Israel’s return from captivity. More than 500 names make up this family tree. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Your Family's Needs

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2001

A description of Jesus’ responsibility for those under His watchcare. A call to our own responsibilities in regard to the same.

Meeting Your Family’s Needs—John 19:23-28 Jesus ensured that His mother had adequate provision. We must provide for those under our watchcare. How are we to meet our family’s needs? Keys to Meeting Family Needs 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, & the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Who can trully be pure in heart? Only those who God purifies.

The pure in heart Kingdom Attitudes a series on Mat 5 So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate * Be gentle and not self seeking * amazed that God and man can think of him as well as they do and treat him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have To Be Kidding

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Lost

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

The penalty of envy and the blessings lost because of it

Paul is here preaching in Antioch of Pisidia and his theme being “Justified by Faith.” Often times we get uneasy when we see new and different things going on in the church but most of the time these uneasy feelings cause us to loose God’s blessings and bestow them upon someone else or another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist