Sermons on Elders At Miletus:

Praying When You Come To The End Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Prayer is a relationship with God, and it is talking to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with God. a. First Relationship. Jesus, I believe You died for me, I want You to come into my life and save me (John 1:12; 3:16; 3:36). b. Daily Relationship. Lord, lead me today. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want . . . He leadeth me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Not Returning As A Baby

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019

there is more to this season than Christmas.

Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 17, 2019

If we cannot do something in His Name, most likely we should not do it. There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

THE NAME OF JESUS! There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. Matthew 1:21-25 (KJV) 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25, Colossians 3:17, Mark 16:17, Luke 10:17-20

When God Leaves The Table Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2019

When God hides His face from a society, that society becomes more and more degraded.

When God Leaves the Table (Romans 1:24-32) 1. Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to simulate the frequent incidents of collisions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ethos #2 Relationships Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

What does a Christian relationship look like and how is it different than the other relationships in my life? Why are they more valuable? Why do I need them?

We began this new message series last week entitled, “Ethos.” Each individual and organization has unique ethos or culture. We talked last week about our collective ethos as the church being that of an alternative lifestyle which is directed by our willingness to live a Holy life – directed by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Fall To Pieces Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

filled with wonder, at who He is, His loveliness. His light. His goodness. His truth. It’s difficult to remain standing. At some point you have to fall before Him and worship-aknowledge His worth-ship.

And when I saw Him, I fell at his feet, as dead. And he placed his right hand on me, saying “Don’t be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the Living One, and I was dead, and Look! I live forever and ever, and I have the keys of death and Hades. Write, therefore, what you have seen, and what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: *other

The False Accusation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Maybe you have been the victim of a slander or gossip? Maybe people see you as obsessed with the things of God. Are you a Jesus nut? Good, you are in good company. STOP Lies and gossip directed at those doing God's work with LOVE.

The False Accusation Mark 3:20-35 When Jesus set out in His ministry with His 12 Disciples there was a tremendous response to His message but an even greater response to the miracles that were being done in the name of God. Jesus and His 12 Disciples were so busy attending to the needs of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Know God? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014

Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Christian Church

The 7 Deadly Sins: Old Tricks

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

The is nothing orginial about our enemy. He uses the 7 basic sins to distract God's plan. We know to do good? Envy, excessiveness, desire, pride, laziness, anger, greed...

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Today we are hearing about the SEVEN DEADLY SINS. I thought it might be a good STUDY to look at the 7 DEADLY SINS IN THE BIBLE. Sin is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"god's Power Found In The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2021

A sermon for Good Friday.

“God’s Power Found in the Cross” Matthew 27:27-56 The cheering crowds from Palm Sunday are gone. Now Jesus is alone, nailed to a cross, dying. The robbers crucified with Jesus cruelly mock Him. Those who pass by hurl insults at Him and shake their heads, as do the religious authorities who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding The Term Jeremiad, No Balm.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021

NO BALM? No healing? There is a term we seldom hear: JEREMIAD. JEREMIAD means long mournful complaining. Often Jeremiads contain a glimmer of hope and restoration.

JEREMIAD, NO BALM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Jeremiah 8:22, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church And Minister

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 11, 2020

An ordination message for a youth minister.

We are here tonight on serious business. I have the privilege and responsibility of speaking to you concerning the church and minister relationship. The church, as we know it, was founded on the Day of Pentecost, in Acts 2, but it was in the plan of God from eternity past. At first, there was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021

Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2021

As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Ditch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

We usually tend to think of stories having a good guy and a bad guy. The good guy is always the hero and the bad guy is always the villain. This story adds a third dimension that makes us uncomfortable which is the indifferent category. This sermon is about avoiding the pain of others.

AVOIDING THE DITCH (July 25, 2012) Text: Luke 10:30 -35 Luke 10:30-35  Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.  (31)  Now by chance a priest was going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: United Methodist