Sermons on Elementary Teaching:

Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2025

What comes to mind when you think of the infamous Beatitudes passage in the Bible? If you really understood what Jesus was teaching through the beatitudes (“blessed”) you may agree these are blessings rather than burdens. Get ready to embrace the beatitudes for yourself.

Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Matthew 5:1-12 This morning we pick up from last quarter a series titled Holy Citizenship. We will look at key characteristics of holy citizenship. This series is under our church's annual theme of holiness. The theme verse is Exodus 3:5, where God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

29. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 1-6 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 29 Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

Today we open up a Chapter that is both vexed and problematic to some, as the incorrect teaching has caused confusion. Just who is this person in Romans 7 who has this gigantic struggle in his life? These messages will show it is NOT a Christian who is engaged in this battle.

29. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 1-6 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 29 Part 1 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 1 Now we come to a chapter that has been so badly handled by Christian commentators and writers. One of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Romans 7:1-3, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 6:14-15, Romans 7:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Command Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 10, 2025

It is often taught that agape love is a special kind of love that is not a feeling, but rather a commitment to obey God--action, not emotion. That teaching can lead to spiritual disaster in your life. This message shows from Scripture the crucial role emotion plays in loving God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Matthew 22:35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Love Does Not Boast- Eliminating The Me Monster Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:4, which says that love 'does not boast.' James and John were focused on elevating themselves, but Jesus' teaching reminds them that love and greatness come through selfless service, not by boasting or seeking honor.

Love does not boast, or to put it another way, love does not brag.INTRODUCTION - As we continue to learn to love better, the focus of the thing we need to work on in order to be able to love better is getting a handle on the issue of boasting. - Love does not boast or put another way, love does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified Through The Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 11, 2025

To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, Paul, and us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be justified through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Who Called Galatia By His Grace 2. Who Called Paul By His Grace 3. Who Called Us By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss “Justified through the faith.” Paul wrote: “God, who hath called the Galatians, him, and us by His grace.” He continued: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For Anything (Part 4: Going On The Offensive) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 9, 2024

This exposition from Ephesians 6:10-18 deals with the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. The prayer called for in verse 18 is part of the teaching concerning spiritual warfare. While a good defense is necessary, Christians must go on the offensive and fulfill the Great Commission.

Intro We are dealing with spiritual warfare using Ephesians 6:10-18 as our text. Every Christian needs to know how to do spiritual warfare because every Christian is a soldier. Like it or not, you are in a fight with the devil. His intentions toward you are not good. He hates you because he hates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:3, Proverbs 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 10:1-38, Psalm 140:7, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 4:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 13:1-8, Romans 8:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 41 - The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 25, 2023

If we harbor hatred or bitterness in our hearts, it leads to disharmony, dissension, bickering and slander amongst brothers. God’s word teaches us how to root out bitterness and be reconciled to one another so there is perfect peace and harmony amongst us.

Esau reconciled with Jacob We read in Genesis 33:4, “When Esau saw Jacob, he ran to meet him. He put his arms around Jacob, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both cried.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse portrays what transpired between Esau and Jacob who were twin brothers, when they met ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 27:41, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:15, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15, Matthew 5:9, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Blessing Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

David’s story, which follows his greatest victory over Goliath and his greatest failure with Bathsheba, shows that with God, there is life and blessing beyond our sins. Psalm 32 teaches us the joy and restoration that come from being forgiven.

The Blessing of Being Forgiven Psalm 32 Introduction: Ps. 32 = The Rest of the Story Illust: Famous Radio Commentator Paul Harvey – “The Rest of the Story” Learned… every Psalm has a story and Psalm 32 is the rest of the story of David’s life. This Psalm follows David’s moral failure with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving. Which Commandment Is That?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2024

The massage is not about the "way to heaven" but our "walk". Is the story of the widow's mite about giving? Or about the failure of the teaches of the law to care for God's people... this can not be separated from Isaiah 5

In Jesus Holy Name November 10, 2024 Text: Mark 12: 43-44 Pentecost XXV Redeemer “Giving. Which Commandment is That?” A Note: This message today is not about how your broken commandments ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Is Our Teacher Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2024

The Holy Spirit first came into the apostles to help them remember and write about the teachings and life of Jesus and the instructions for the church. The Holy Spirit now lives in the child of God in order to help them learn, understand and obey God's Word.

A. Once there was a teacher who saw one of her students sitting there without a pencil doing nothing while the rest of the class was working on their assignment. 1. The teacher asked, “Where’s your pencil?” 2. The student answered, “I ain’t got no pencil.” 3. To which the teacher explained, “How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:25-26, John 15:26-27, John 16:7-11, John 16:12-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 1 Corinthians 2:9-15, 1 John 2:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even So

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 2, 2024

Paul is teaching us that just as God did not call Elijah to live in a cave, He did not call you to live a defeated life but to stand up for the Lord. God did not save you for you to be discouraged and depressed, but to know that you are called and chosen.

Romans 11:2-5 (NKJV) “Even So” March 3, 2024 The Response – YOU ARE FOREKNOWN “God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew” – Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart...” God does not make bad investments; God does not make mistakes! His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Eve Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Eve’s life teaches us both positive and negative lessons. She was beautifully created in God's image and given a great responsibility. However, she failed when she doubted God's word and fell into deception.

CHARACTER STUDY OF EVE – THE FIRST WOMAN, ADAM’S WIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living." – Genesis 3:20 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, 2 Corinthians 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Compassion, Empathy

3 A Word-Filled Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 26, 2025

So the WORD of GOD is bread, it is a sword, it is God-breathed and profitable – for when we use it in our teaching, and preaching, when we listen to its rebuke, and correction, we can be trained by it in what are the right activities to please God! That is how we overcome!

My youngest has been tearing up his Bible! I walked out into the dining room the other day and there he was, not only reading it, but he had several pens, pencils, markers, maybe even some crayons, I don’t know, but he was underlining, and I noticed more than one color in his Bible. A couple ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Finish Well - Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2025

The world often measures success by how much we gain, how far we climb, and how well we are known. But the Apostle Paul teaches us to measure life by how faithfully we fulfil the mission Christ has given us.

Go! And Finish Well Acts 20:24 (NLT): "But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God." Introduction: Living With Eternal Purpose The world often measures ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 1:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal