Sermons on Epistle Ofjames:

The Hope Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

The hope of the believer is settled in Christ our Lord. He is the theme of the Bible, and the Gospel is the central message of the ages.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified The Hope of the Gospel 1 Peter 1:9-12 As we continue our study in regard to the benefits of salvation, the passage before us is actually a continuation of the previous verses. In fact, verses 3-12 deal with a central theme: the lively hope we have through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Body Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 16, 2018

We are called to unity, not just to be together. No one was ever called to walk this Christian life alone. Every member of the body is responsible to maintain the unity. We maintain unity by individually and collectively keeping our focus on Jesus.

Concerning unity in the church, one of my favorit commentators and Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, the great evangelist and Christian theologian from 60 years ago, commented: Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same tuning fork are automatically tuned to each other? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Body: An Exposition Of Ephesians 4:1-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2021

what is God's vision for His Church and how does He bring this about?

One Body: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:1-16 One of my favorite hymns is “The Church’s One Foundation.” Christians share a common confession that Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the foundation of our faith. The writer goes on to say that the Church has been chosen from among all different nations over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Family Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 16, 2021

In the following sermon I am going to examine Apostle Paul’s thanksgiving prayer to the church of Philippi and suggest the foundation of a great church honors Christ through thanksgiving, mutual love, joy, unity of purpose, and steadfast devotion to carry on a good work until He returns!

Being a Family of God Philippians 1:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people remember where they were when they got news of the twin towers falling, they are also unlikely to forgot where they were when they first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Phoebe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022

Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 9, 2022

The following sermon is going to review one of the most controversial passages in the Bible and suggest that it is not about double predestination but Paul's anguish over Israel whom he is praying might come to believe in Christ and become saved!

O Jerusalem! Romans 9:14-10:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

The story is told of a general council that was held.

They wanted to figure out at way to outsmart their enemy, the cat. Many suggestions were made. Then one young mouse suggested, “Since we all agree that our chief danger consists in the sly and treacherous manner in which the enemy approaches us. I venture propose that a small bell be procured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

The Armor Of God 1 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Paul wanted to talk to these Ephesian Christians about two very important things:

(1) BE STRONG IN THE LORD You see, we have many weak Christians today. This explains why so many Christians are being beaten up by Satan. There is a great need in all churches for Christians to grow strong in the Lord. It is one of the greatest needs in most churches. BUT HOW DO WE BECOME ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Christ (Galatians 6:1-5)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE LAW OF CHRIST (GALATIANS 6:1-5)

THE LAW OF CHRIST (GALATIANS 6:1-5) The Standard on Wednesday (1 Aug 2018) printed just in time an incredible and inconceivable story of a former auxiliary policeman Chan Kim-hung, 52, who spent almost half his life on the run, but has returned to Hong Kong to spend the next eight years in jail ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 S' Of Being Found Ready When Jesus Returns

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 22, 2020

The following sermon is going to look at Paul’s seven S’s of being ready to meet Jesus: sudden, sorrow, sound, sleeping, sober, salvation and solace.

7S of Being Ready 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ promised that He was going to prepare a place for His own- and one-day return, Christians have been “looking up” and speculating as to when this glorious day will occur. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

1 John 5

TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM (1 JOHN 5) Here some quotes from the internet: “I love God, but …I cuss a little!” ---have road rage ---stand on the couch at club …will smack somebody” Here’smore: “I love God, but I can’t stand the church.” “I love God, but some of His children get on my nerves.” “I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Appreciation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 10, 2015

Motherhood is one of the most influential, powerful truths in the universe. When all is said and done, when we stand in eternity. If your a Christian, it is very likely, it was the prayer of your mother that touched the heart of God, that moved Him to grant favor in your life.

Title: Mother Appreciation Theme: Enjoying God's Gift To Children Topic: A Compilation of Short Truths - That Warms the Heart Introduction: Today, let us just do something appreciative, something truthful and intriguing to the heart in regard to the value of a mother. Proposition: I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational