Sermons on Epistle:

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD Faithful to you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage And Strengthen

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To show that GOD is our Encourager and Strengthener and Strength.

I. EXORDIUM: Who encourages and strengthens us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Encourager and Strengthener and Strength. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:17 (Amplified Bible) Comfort and encourage your hearts and strengthen them [make them steadfast and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Constant Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To promote constant prayer and enumerate the items to be prayed for.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying constant prayer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To promote constant prayer and enumerate the items to be prayed for. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (Amplified Bible) With this in view we constantly pray for you, that our God may deem and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

For One Another

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thessalonical Message For Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2013

To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right.

I. EXORDIUM: I have a Thessalonical message for you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) And as for you, brethren, do not become weary or lose heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only One Gospel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 4, 2014

Paul defines and defends the Gospel message against all counterfeit gospels.

One of the early Church Fathers said that, when reading Paul’s letters, he could hear thunder! Galatians is a thunderous epistle, filled with passion and warning. Martin Luther declared it his favorite book of the Bible. The German Reformer said that the message of Galatians would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 25, 2014

The earliest controversy in the church was over a critical matter: What does it mean in practical terms to be a member of God’s family? Also, coming to Christ is an act of self-denial. We are “under new management.”

Introduction: One thing we can all agree on: People rarely agree! Even in the early church there was conflict; and while we’d prefer unity among believers, disputes happen. In an awkward moment Peter and Paul were at odds. Paul confronted the head of the church to his face…because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Congregational

Sweet Revenge- Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Revenge is considered sweet, forgiveness is even sweeter.

Sometimes it's called sweet revenge. This report is from London. Janine Brooks was a dental student when a man ran into her car, totaled it, and drove away. That was ten years ago. Her damaged car resulted in a considerable financial burden on her student income but the motorist neither apologized ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2012

We really do need each other.

WE REALLY DO NEED EACH OTHER Rev. 21:1-27 Big Idea: INTRODUCTION OK – pop quiz time. Help me fill in the blanks. Every Christian needs to have ___ types of relationships in their life. (3) • You need a _______ – someone further along the journey than you. (mentor) • ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Milk, Meat & Maturity

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

As children grow physically, they learn to eat solid food that gives them strength and vitality. In the same way, every believer needs to take on the responsibility to feed themselves on solid spiritual food. To fail to do this is to remain spiritually we

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip of a person who doesn’t want to grow in maturity. Introduction: Many of the Hebrew Christians to whom our author wrote had grown down in their Christian walk, not up. He says that they had come to need milk again, not solid food. Imagine a teenager who quit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012

John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate About Holiness Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. Not “Holier than Thou”, not religious, but Holy in God’s sight. Are we set apart? To be set apart is to be a Christ-like example to those around us.

What do we mean when we say something is Holy? Look at your Bible. It says “Holy Bible.” What makes it Holy? The land of Israel is called “The Holy Land.” The city of Jerusalem is called “The Holy City.” Why? There is a quality about all three that they share in common, They all belong to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. And how are we set apart? By loving one another, by pursuing peace and by truly striving to be Holy.

Isaiah was a man of God, a Prophet to the people of Judah during the reign of four kings. We often read his prophetic words at Christmas time regarding the birth of Christ, “Therefore the Lord will give you a sign, behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Church?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2011

This may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith. A look into the word of God in Matthew brings to light the amazing calling that Jesus intends for us.

What is Church? Listen to Matthew 16:13-28. Pay attention to how Jesus describes "Church," his path, and our relationship with Him. Matthew 16:18 gives us the first mention of the English word “church” in the New Testament. In all of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John this word “church” only occurs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favor Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Separation from the world brings the favor of the Lord.

Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. In order for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal