Sermons on English Grammar:

System Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Faith has a system

Pro 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The religion that is afraid of science dishonors God and commits suicide.” Science and religion aren’t enemies. They are allies. One way to get to know the Creator is by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011

Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

“These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 16, 2014

The first few verses of John's Gospel clearly reveal Jesus' Eternality, His Person, and His Deity: This message provides a clear understanding of the original text.

“The Eternal Word” John 1:1-2 We begin a study on the Gospel of John today, which was written between 80-90AD, about 50 years after the Apostle John witnessed Jesus’ earthly ministry. It is the only gospel which is written anonymously by John, the son of Zebedee, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Our Lives

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

The Jews consecrated their first-fruits to God as His in a special sense. All Christians are meant to be the first-fruits, the promise and earnest of better work (Romans 8:23). What are the fruits being manifested from your lives?

Opening illustration: In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Kerri Strug faced the trial of her life. She had injured her ankle on the vault and was in great pain as she approached her final attempt to determine whether the U.S. gymnastics team would win the gold medal. She moved the crowd with an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fresh Start, Fitting End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Finish Well

A FRESH START, A FITTING END (JOSHUA 23:1-13) The World Cup is held every four years since 1930 except for the Second World War. The 19 World Cup tournaments have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil has won five times, the most among winning countries. In the 21st century Germany ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fresh Start, Fitting End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 9, 2013

Joshua

A FRESH START, A FITTING END (JOSHUA 23:1-13) The World Cup is held every four years since 1930 except for the Second World War. The 19 World Cup tournaments have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil has won five times, the most among winning countries. In the 21st century Germany won ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Timing Is Always Best

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

GOD HAS A PERFECT TIME FOR EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN. THE WEDDING IN CANA IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW JESUS USED A BAD CIRCUMSTANCE TO SHOW HOW GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE.

GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS BEST JOHN 2:1-12 TODAY WE ARE COMPLETING A SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. THIS MORNING WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST RECORDED “SIGN” OF JESUS’ POWER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER INTO WINE AT A MARRIAGE IN CANA OF GALILEE. WEDDINGS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be What You Are Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2025

Believers are called to an live "the imperative" life as we seek to be the disciples God expects us to be.

You can listen to this, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 13th July 2025 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 “Be What You Are” In the past weeks we have seen, and we will continue to see, that the letters of Peter are built on the foundation of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sons Or Slaves? (Trinity Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 23, 2024

Did you notice what Paul did in this text? Paul speaks about the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as he reminds that if we are God’s children, then we are also heirs---joint heirs because we are adopted sons and daughters of God through what Jesus did for us on the cross.

SONS OR SLAVES? Text: Romans 8:14 – 17 Rom 8:12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— (13) for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (14) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Faith A Force, Tool, Power, Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 29, 2019

One of the biggest errors that have crept into the church over the years has been the teaching that ‘faith’ is a thing, power, or force to obtain or possess.

Many believe that if a person can conjure up enough ‘faith,’ they can be healed of any ailment, declare things into existence, and receive all the money they could ever want. Conversely, it is believed that if a person is not healed or has little money, they lack in personal faith. Most believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 65:16, Revelation 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, James 2:17, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 11:22, Galatians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:3, John 21:17, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate. For example, in...

- Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should BUILD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Scary Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2022

Paul warned Timothy to keep a close watch on his life and on THE TEACHING because "in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you." Why is what we teach so critical to the salvation of ourselves and our listeners?

OPEN: Shortly after I got out of Bible College there was a popular church near Ft. Wayne that attracted thousands of attenders that was called “The Glory Barn” (the building looked like it had been a barn). I went to their worship a couple of times myself just to see what the attraction was, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the first segment of a multi lesson study on 1 Peter. In part 1, a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the writing of 1 Peter is discussed followed by an exposition of the first two verses.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction We live in difficult times here today in America. In other parts of the world, persecution is far greater for the sake of Jesus Christ. The future shows that persecution is likely to increase. We do take a moment to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate.

For example, in... - Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist