Sermons on Economic Distinctions:

Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hypocrite

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

As we better understand what a true Christian is, we’ll have a better understanding of what a hypocrite is. 3 distinctives of genuine Christians: Real Christians Are Forgiven Sinners, Are Not What They Used To Be, and Are Becoming What They Will Be.

Help for the Hypocrite Matthew 23:23-28 Have you ever caught a salesperson in a lie? They tell you how much you need their car or product and how it will change your image, maybe even change your life! News channels often include investigative reporting on fraudulent, hypocritical business ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2021

Jesus addressed the need for all believers to serve as the salt of the earth and light to this dark world. We will discover as we move through these verses both are necessary and much needed in our day. Each of these elements has a distinct and profound effect on their surroundings.

The Salt of the Earth Matthew 5: 13 We have spent a considerable amount of time dealing with the portion of the Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. I think you would agree those verses were a challenging and insightful study. As our Lord concluded His thoughts concerning the beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Fasts In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

In the Old and New Testaments, we see different types of fasts that brought about supernatural results. Each fast had a distinct purpose and pattern, but all had one common factor: they were directed toward God and done with sincerity of heart.

TYPES OF FASTS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Esther 4:16, Daniel 10:2-3, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines in the Bible. It is a God-ordained means of humbling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 17, 2010

As we continue our series this morning on the Life of Jesus, I want us to focus on the miraculous power of Jesus by looking at one of his miracles of healing. By looking at his miracles of healing, we discover why Jesus is a distinctive messiah worth foll

Read Mark 1:29-34, then Play Video from movie Leap of Faith “Bring in the Flock “ What a contrast - There is a great deal of difference from the way Jesus performed miracles and in the way people perceive miracles happening today. Just as the video demonstrated, our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength To Stand-10 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2017

10 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-X—Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul urged the Ephesian church to find their strength in the Lord by effectively arming themselves. The church must acquire God’s strength to stand victorious. Where & How can the church find strength to stand victorious? 12 distinctions of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

11 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-XI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Self-Conscious At The Gym: I was self-conscious about going to the gym, because I thought the pounds I had put on would make me stand out among the spandex-clad regulars. I chose a treadmill in the corner so I'd be inconspicuous. However, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan For America

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

What is America’s greatest problem today? Some say it’s an economic problem. Some say it’s an education problem. Some say it’s a government problem. Some would even say it’s a moral problem. While there are problems in each of those areas, they are not ou

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ One of the speakers at the Convention was Mike Huckabee. He was right when he said that the problem with America today isn’t a money problem. No matter how many trillions of dollars in debt we are… no matter how much the economy is in the tank… money is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things A Church In Revival Will Have

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2012

The Book of Acts gives the model of what an on-fire N.T. church should look like. Philip's revival at Samaria has four distinct signs of what should drive and characterize an awakening. If you want revival, then have a look at the real deal!

4 THINGS A CHURCH IN REVIVAL WILL HAVE Acts 8:5-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having the Right Perspective 1. I heard recently about a lady (I won't speculate as to what color her hair was) who went into a Napa auto parts store. She asked for a seven-ten cap. 2. The employees all looked at each other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 The Nature Of Man In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 4, 2022

God has one nature represented in three persons. Man has a nature that is represented in the second person of the trinity. The nature of the triune God is represented in three distinct persons in the Godhead: Father (Spirit) Son (Incarnated with Body,Soul,Spirit) Holy Spirit (Spirit)

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth, and over every crawling thing that crawls on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12

Don’t Forget!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 11, 2023

God raised up Moses to lead his people to freedom, to make a distinct nation of them, giving them His commands & laws to guide them. Many of these laws & commands dealt with the functioning of a family. And I want to highlight a few of them.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:9-10, 20; 5:15-19; 6:5,10-12; 11:2,18-21; Judges 2:10; Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-20, Deuteronomy 5:15-19, Deuteronomy 6:5-12, Deuteronomy 11:2-21, Judges 2:10, Joshua 24:14-18, 1 John 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weathering The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2022

Their storm was weather related, our storms be the economic, pandemic, inflationary, gun violent, and social unrest. How can we weather the storms of life? What can we do? Look for God’s Presence, Listen for God's Promise, Experience God's Peace and Participate in God's Preservation.

Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. 21 No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44, Romans 10:17, Psalm 107:17-21, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Worship Of The Covenant People: True Zion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

For worship to be fully biblical and experientially meaningful, we must recapture the awe of coming to true Zion. Having the fulness of new covenant revelation, in the Final Word (Heb 1:2), we do not look to a distinct place for worship (John 4:21-23), ra

OUTLINE: - The Awful Unseen Reality of Zion - Zion as the Place of Worship - Zion ON the Lord’s Day > How Then Should We Now Worship? Thus far we have addressed in this series, The Covenant Lord - His Praise The Covenant People: Becoming Like Minded The Covenant People: They are Not the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recognizing The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 19, 2004

2nd of 4 on Shepherding. Jesus points out that the good shepherd is known by three distinctives: 1)The Good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The Good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep and is known by his sheep; 3) The Good Shepherd LEADS the sheep to the green pastures a

Recognizing the Good Shepherd John 10: 1 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, the person who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Recognizing the Good Shepherd 3 The one who ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ