Sermons on Epistle Ofjames:

Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection Deception

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 9, 2015

It is very difficult to recognize that which we are convinced cannot exist in our life time. This then is the point; the rapture is real but pre-tribulation-rapture doctrine has a very high potential for supporting Satan’s deception, which masks the coming of the antichrist.

RESURRECTION DECEPTION SNAKE OIL There has always been someone who was willing to sell worthless crap to those gullible enough to buy it, and this is also true for Christians. Christendom is over flowing with those who are simple enough to buy almost anything the snake-oil-doctrine purveyors are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

"Marco Polo"

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 16, 2015

Gods call is much like the game "Marco Polo", if there is no response when you are called, nothing can happen.

“Marco, Polo” 1Corinthians 1: 1-3 Intro: If you remember back before the holidays, we finished going through 1 John. This morning we are starting a new series of sermons out of 1 Corinthians. We will still work our way through 1 Corinthians and Genesis on a bi-weekly series throughout ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Of Your Calling 2thessalonians 3: 6-15 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Part 3 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Walk Worthy of Your Calling 2Thessalonians 3: 6-15 “6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014

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

How True Faith Helps Those In Need Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 17, 2014

James writes to these troubled believers and reveals the manner in which Believers should respond to the NEEDY

James 1:26–27 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. " "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of Sound Teaching

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

A sermon preached September 13, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Sunday. This sermon focuses on the necessity of sound teaching from the Word in the life of the congregation.

One of the things we put a great deal of importance on in our American society today is education. We encourage our kids to “stay in school” and to do well in school. We now also live in an age where most of our high school graduates go off to college, or some type of specialized education in order ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Equality Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009

We are to welcome and love every believer as an equal brother or sister in Christ.

[For free, weekly sermons, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com or visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In this age of email, Facebook, and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010

In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-24

Denomination: Lutheran

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

With One Mind

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 30, 2017

Emphasis on being witnesses of Jesus and the foundational place of prayer and the unity of God's people in that journey.

May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter With One Mind Acts 1:6-14 Swiss Chalet has a new commercial for their Crispy Chicken special. It is funny to watch as one lone customer, taking a bite says, "This is SO good, I have to tell everyone…immediately!” Then we see him scooting down the street in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

"jesus" - More Than A Name

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2020

The following sermon on Colossians 1:15-20 is going to examine Apostle Paul’s response to a heresy that broke out in Colossae concerning Christ’s identity in hope that we might come to associate the name “Jesus’” as the second person of the Godhead.

More than a Name Colossians 1:15-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 A “name” is “a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.” Upon birth the name Christians parents choose for their child often depends on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Others

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 15, 2020

In today’s sermon we are going to look at each of these components of Paul’s prayer for the Colossians not with the intent of “babbling” it mechanically but to use it as a model of how one can effectively intercede for our loved ones before a holy God!

How to Pray for Others Colossians 1:9-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When boldly approaching God’s throne of grace ever wonder how one should pray for others? Coming “face to face” with an all-powerful and all-knowing God the last thing one wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

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