Sermons on Emperor Julian:

Out Of Control Or Self-Control?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.

Introduction According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come. During Paul’s sermon, Felix became frightened and sent Paul away. Paul preached a sermon that made the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Tri-Unity Of God”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

“The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Congregational

Weighed And Found Wanting

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2002

The playboy philosophy of Belshazzar, his rude awakening, and his judgement by God as lessons for today’s society.

Belshazzar’s Feast: Weighed and Found Wanting Dan. 5:1-6 INTRO.: The year was 538 BC. King Nebonides, co-ruler of the Babylon empire, was outside the city with his army defending it against the mighty army of the Medes and Persians under Cyrus and Darius. The city itself was considered ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Bill Guske on Feb 11, 2004

A Valentine’s Day Vow renewal...with a twist. We,Christ’s bride, renew our vow to Christ, in light of God’s passionate love for us!

"Bride of Christ" VALENTINE’S - VOW RENEWAL Today, the Sunday closest to Valentines Day, we have wedding vow renewals. Valentines Day, a lover’s holiday. How did Valentines Day began? Another invention by Hallmark? Turns out it is a very, very old tradition. Just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Christ The Center Of Your Life?

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005

The only way to make it through this life is to make Christ and the Church the center of your lives.

Is Christ the Center of Your Life? Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Exodus 17:8-15 8. Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

The Church of Pergamum had allowed false doctrines to creep into the church...what about our church?

September 28, 2003 Title: Pergamum Text: Rev. 2:12-17 Introduction 1. We see John on the Isle of Patmos... He is isolated... Punished by man... yet visited by God... He is praying... and suddenly Jesus comes to see Him... and it is an incredible vision! He sees Jesus walking among the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Promised One Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004

This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Hear The Word? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 29, 2008

When God’s Word is communicated, the state of your mind can greatly affect how your heart receives what God is saying. We have the first part in a discussion from Acts 17 on the ways the Bible is communicated and received.

Chapter 17 gives us three glimpses at how people process the Word of God. Isn’t contrast great? Medical science uses contrast to find anomalies in the body, and here we use contrast to see the different approaches people take to the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We’ll look at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Making A New Year Revolution

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008

Don’t make resolutions...Make this New Year a time of revolution!

1. Illustration of man applying for a job • A man once applied for a very high paying job. Later the interviewer called him to tell him that he had not gotten the job. • The man who had applied for the job protested. "But I’ve got 20 years experience." • The interviewer told him, "We checked your ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008

What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prince Caspian: Calling For Help, And The Unexpected Answer Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

God answers our calls, but not always in ways that are expected, and yet, they are wonderful beyond knowing.

Prince Caspian: Calling for help, and the unexpected answer Jeremiah 32:42-33:3 Faith is called faith because we have no proof. We believe in God and we accept His presence in our lives, not because we can say what He looks like and how tall He is, but because we rely on the evidence of our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Get Up! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008

Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal