Sermons on Early Martyrs:

Nice Preaching Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010

God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Sin's Senselessness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 21, 2011

As believers, we have died and been buried with Christ; therefore, sin no longer has power over us.

Romans 6:1-10 Introduction: A. Even though you are a believer, have you ever struggled with a particular sin? B. Are there areas of sin that you feel powerless over? C. These verses address how sin’s power is broken for the believer, for the one who lives in us is greater than the enemy we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pick A Prophet Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2018

Too many people say they speak for God. How can you know who really is? The occult is not the answer. God through Moses gives us two tests for discerning real prophets from false ones. And we find that Jesus is the greatest prophet of all!

Deuteronomy 18:14-22 How to Pick a Prophet Prophets with a Purpose: Week 3 We are in a five-week series called “Prophets with a Purpose.” We began with Samuel, the great priest and prophet of Israel. Last week we looked at Jonah, the reluctant prophet. And today we’ll discuss two of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:14-22, Matthew 7:15-16, Hebrews 1:1-2, Acts 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beheadings And The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 8, 2014

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Beheadings and the Bible http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/beheading.html Decapitations are horrific. They are the essence of nightmares. From legends like Sleepy Hollow to serial killers who lop off victim's heads, this is the stuff of Halloween scare houses. The image evokes some of the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014

A sermon on the last 4 of the 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People

HoHum: Louis Evens went to Africa. While in Africa he visited a doctor who gave up a fine practice in America to be a missionary. The doctor invited Evens to observe a major surgery. Louis noticed the obvious strain of the surgery afterwards. Here is part of their conversation: Evens- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014

What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"why Does The Resurrection Matter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Trials?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 18, 2022

The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.

We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Your Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003

Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mark's Gospel An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2011

An introduction to the gospel of Mark. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Marks Gospel – An introduction Reading: Mark chapter 1 verse 1: Ill: • Sometimes newspaper editors state the obvious: • ‘If strike isn’t settled quickly it may last a while’. • ‘War dims hope for peace’ • ‘Cold wave linked to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Brethren

Authenticy Of Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Christianity is the real thing

Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformation In Progress: Brief Sketches Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

From Christ’s intense ministry with the Apostles, we can see that God looks beyond what we are to what we can become. He wants us to enter the process of transformation and to continue on in that process.

Transformation in Progress: Brief Sketches of the Twelve (Matt. 10:2-4) I included this hand out in the bulletin: The Calling of the Disciples There are several different "calling" of Jesus’ disciples, and it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s take a look at at least three of them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Things Get Bad, Rejoice

Contributed by Claud Owens on Jun 5, 2002

There is cause for rejoicing even during the worst of times.

Is your life sometimes filled with trouble? Do good friends turn out to be not such good friends after all? Have you been passed over for promotion? Are you separated from your family because of your faith? Or perhaps people have ridiculed you because of your Christian faith. Maybe you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, John 11:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Priesthood Of All Believers Series

Contributed by Glenn Farinola on Apr 2, 2004

The Bible teaches that each member of the body of Christ has a responsibility to minister the gospel to others.

The Priesthood of All Believers We have been studying in this series of sermons “What it means to be a Protestant”. Why important? Because realize it or not we as a nation have been experiencing a reversal of the protestant reformation. Have you heard of the ecumenical movement? That’s all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Jet Tour Through Acts Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Acts

Acts of The Apostles 1. The Author of The Book - Luke - (See notes in Lesson 2.) - Luke’s authorship of Acts is seen in : A. Similar introductions to both books (Lu 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2); B. Similar literary styles; C. Use of the pronoun “we” indicates it was written by one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist