Sermons on Doubt:

Who Wrote The Epistle To The Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Duane F. Giles on Jan 13, 2019

Who wrote it? For whom was it written? For what purpose was it written? If it’s to the Hebrews then was it originally written in Hebrew?

Who it was The Epistle to the Hebrews written to? -The Greek copies had “to the Hebrews” written above the beginning, and many believe this was written for those born as physical Israelites. In James’ Epistle, he wrote “to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad,” as brethren; and Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1, Jude 1:3

It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 17, 2019

A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

When There Ain't Enough Coming In Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

We may think we will never have enough coming in, but the One who wants us to return to Him is promising us prosperity.

Text: Zechariah 2:1-13 Title: Where There Ain’t Enough Coming In Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to see that they will live/are living in God’s great prosperity. Main Idea: We live/will live in a city without walls. Opening: Ain’t Enough Coming In. One of my best friends ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Attribute Three | A Man Is Radically Obedient Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man is radically obedient. A man invites obedience to God’s moral code because he understands that morality exists outside of himself. He can obey God even when he is uncomfortable and cannot see the whole picture.

Radical obedience, gentlemen. Radical obedience. So each time – I said I was going to share with you one thing that Jesus did with each one of these attributes and the thing that he said in regard to it. Philippians 2:8 reads, “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Received By Revelation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2018

The message for his readers is that the Gospel he preaches was given to him by Jesus Christ; there is not a spark of human creativity in it, or the slightest touch of human cunning. It is not of, by, or from man. It is not according to man. . .

August 25, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.A Received by Revelation (1:11-12) Galatians 1.11-12 (KJV) 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 2, 2018

Many people have been exposed to voices, aliens, angels or demons and these messages have confused their ability to discern what is truth. It is important to discern with scripture these communications.

Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name! Kelly Durant 3-4-18 Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4, John 4:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Knowing Christ - A Procession Through Easter.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 27, 2018

A sermon that uses Philippians 3:8-11 and the Matthew 21 account of Palm Sunday that takes you through the stages of Easter that will help you to know christ.

Knowing Christ - What happens next!! passage - Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018

Paul probably wrote this epistle in A.D. 49–51 from Corinth during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–18). I Thessalonians is the earliest of Paul’s letters to the churches.

1/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 1 Salutation (Thessalonians 1:1) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NIV) 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, to the church{A1.2] of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace and peace to you. Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to the church in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joined To The Lord-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017

1 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-I—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Uncontrollable Christians Attention: When I was a kid, I used to play in Mr. Trexler’s cow & horse pasture, which was about a football field’s distance away from our house. I would open up the strands of barbed wire & slip thru & explore the pasture. In my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Become More Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. 2. It changes what we hear and do. 3. It changes what we become.

Become more like Jesus Acts 9:1-25 October 30, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. Vv.1-9 2. It changes what we hear and do. Vv.10-19 3. It changes what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of James. This is the second part of a teaching on how faith should respond to weakness or sickness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” Pt 2 Today we continue our exploration of faith’s response to weakness. IX. Faith’s response to weakness 5:14-18 Ask for help and confess sins Here James instructs those in a state of weakness to ask for help and confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Story-Our Love For Each Other

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 10, 2018

To understand the Christmas Story, one has to understand the need for Christmas started in the Garden of Eden With Adam And Eve, after a promise from God, that Eve's descendant would crush Satan's head. We learn from Mary and Joseph the need to learn to love each other.

The Christmas Story, Our Love For Each Other Genesis 3:1-14 Luke 1:26-45 12/9/2018 Today we are in part 2 of “The Christmas Story. Last week Pastor Toby preached on God’s love for us. I will look at our love for each other. Many times when we think of love, we think of romance. Did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14, Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News Of Great Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The Messiah is finally coming. There are many different people that are affected by the announcement of His birth.

“Good News of Great Joy” Luke 1 part 2 In this first chapter, Luke tells us how God’s wonderful news came to different people and how they responded to it. You will discover four different responses. The first response was that of Unbelief. There was the Unbelief of a nation when we read that, ...read more