Sermons on Edifying:

We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016

Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas—little Man, Big Deeds Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 25, 2015

This sermon examines Barnabas's character as an encourager, his generosity, and his obedience to God and challenges God's people to emulate him.

Barnabas—Little Man, Big Deeds Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 25, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 4:31-37 – “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Change Our Walk~walk Our Change Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Conventional wisdom. It may truly be conventional, but it may not always be wise. In fact, we are not called to live by conventional wisdom. We are called to live by obedience to the Word of God.

Ephesians: Part 18 ~ 4:17-5:2 Change our walk~Walk our Change 17. So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18. being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paul’s Pride And Joy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 26, 2012

Paul's pride and joy was the good news he had received about the Ephesian believers that led to commendation of them and prayer for them.

Paul’s Pride and Joy Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh May 20, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-16 – “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Abiding Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

Would you describe your spiritual life as an abiding life? Is your Christianity something you do at specified moments such as Sunday mornings or is it something you live out each day?

We are going to look at a passage in 1 John when John the Apostle gives a challenge regarding the kind of lives those he was writing to were living. This challenge helps us 2,000 years later to understand what the Christian life is supposed to be about. Would you describe your spiritual life as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-16

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 19, 2012

We need to get back to the basics of our faith and talk about the way of the Cross. I saw myself with a laminated Cross in front of me. We need to pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

The Way Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-19 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Bible Says About Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2012

What is Prayer? To say that prayer is “conversation with God” is an oversimplification.” Prayer is the sincere desire of our souls spoken to God. Prayer is what allows us to establish closeness with the Creator. Prayer creates an awareness of God’s co

February 6, 2003 Title: What the Bible Says About Prayer Text: “And when you pray…” (Matt. 6:5). Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 What is Prayer? To say that prayer is “conversation with God” is an oversimplification.” Prayer is the sincere desire of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Salty Christians

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2012

Jesus' says "Ye are the salt of the earth." This sermon looks at 3 characteristics of salt to show how Christians should influence the world around them.

Salty Christians Chuck Sligh July 8, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew 5:13 – “Ye are the salt of the earth: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Pastor Eligible?-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

IS THE PASTOR ELIGIBLE?-I—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Alone.."Is The One True God"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 19, 2015

No one…Should ever under estimate the craftiness of the accuser when we see what's happening around the world today. So much of the accuser running too and fro masked in the name of religion..when do stand up and say "Enough is Enough?" How about Now?

He Alone.."Is The One True God" John 10:10-11 NKJ 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. We live in a day and age where the accuser..is pulling out all the stops He has never wavered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servants Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the offices of the church and the roles of the members.

Introduction Sometimes in studying God’s Word you find a nugget of truth that really speaks to you. I found such a nugget in our passage. It is this: I am God’s gift to you! Now, before you take me to Walmart for a gift exchange, let’s go through this passage together and see if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Understanding Purpose

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

the true definition of purpose from the standpoint of the bible

UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE Rom 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Domino Effect

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Bad Influence

DOMINO EFFECT (JUDGES 17-18) A man remarked to a stranger standing near him, “Just look at that young person with the short hair and blue jeans. Is it a boy or a girl?” The bystander angrily replied, “It’s a girl. She’s my daughter.” The embarrassed man ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Way In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed