Sermons on Epistles:

Unspeakable Joy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The Christian life should be a life characterized by JOY. a. This we believe & Bible affirms--Christians have every reason to be happy. 1) What should this happiness & joy look like? 2) Answer will depend on how you view Christian joy. b. Some feel that Christian joy should be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-6

God's Blueprint For The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

What is the church to do? If you ask modern church growth experts they would say we are to become more appealing to reach the lost. But what does the Bible say we are to do? Join Pastor Steve as he shares "God’s Blueprint for the Church."

John MacDuff said, "The gods of the unregenerate soul are the world, self, and sin" (Grace Gems). He’s right! But in the seeker-sensitive church those three words have been ignored. We are told that the church today needs to be "light on doctrine" (quoted in an article on the Seeker-Sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A midnight Holy Communion address about the significance of the Nativity for us & the world

Hebrews 1: 1 - 4 Isaiah 9: 2 - 7 Luke 2: 1 - 7 The writer of the Hebrews letter or epistle gets excited at the start. He says this is how things were, but now WOW! Maybe because we have heard all of this, the story of Christmas and the incarnation, we lose some of excitement he felt. We take for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Church- God's Establishment Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004

In this sermon we go back to what the Bible says about the establishment of the church. We should want to be the church Jesus died to establish.

Kim Huffman 1/4/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church Series #1 "THE CHURCH—GOD’S ESTABLISHMENT" MT. 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: How would you define the role of the church in the world today? The church was born, she conformed, she became deformed, she was reformed but what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 29, 2006

“Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. We say with Jeremiah, "Great is Thy faithfulness."

GOD IS FAITHFUL “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Pretenders

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Keeping watch for those who would lead you astray.

The Pretenders 1 John 2:18-27 April 18, 2004 1 John 2:18 (NLT) Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the end of the world has come. The Last Hour  Time is drawing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Head

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

Our finite minds are not capable to enter fully into that which is infinite.

THE GODHEAD COL. 2:9 A. THE WORD "GODHEAD" OCCURS THREE TIMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. Paul uses this word in his learned message while standing on Mars’ Hill at the city of Athens: Acts 17:29 2. In his Epistle to the Colossians, he emphasizes the divinity of Christ in these words, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Easter Is An Appeal To Grateful Living

Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 1, 2006

Easter is firs, an ACT OF GOD; second, an APPROPRIATION OF GRACE; and third, an APPEAL TO GRATEFUL LIVING.

INTRODUCTION A wedding was being videotaped. The video was shot from the back of the church looking up the aisle toward the bride and groom. Because of the camera angle, you could see several members of the congregation. Suddenly, during the giving of vows, a man jumped up from his pew and yelled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Backslider Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008

Here is a clear plan of action to help people get right with God and continue to walk with Him after having gotten off track.

RESTORING THE BACKSLIDER APRIL 2, 2000. Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the fourth in a series which has included the following previous messages. 1. When people backslide. 2. Hidden in the Body. & 3. Hidden in the Body part 2. I. If we are to really care about restoring those who have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004

A study of Biblical teachings about angels.

Angels Heb. 1:13, 14 INTRO.: subject of much study and discussion. Bible has much to say about angels. If we accept reality of spiritual things, we must be interested in this subject. Play a prominent role in the drama of redemption. In the life of Jesus: predicted John’s birth and named ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Factor

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD EXPECTS US TO LIVE FAITHFULLY.

THE FAITH FACTOR ROMANS 1:17 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE FAITH IN SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. AND WHILE WE ALL HAVE SOME DEGREE OF FAITH, SOME HAVE MORE THAN OTHERS. SOME HAVE MORE FAITH IN GOV’T., HUMANITY, SPOUSES, GOD ,AND CHURCH. 2.THE TEXT. PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE TO THE CHURCHES AT ROME, ADDRESSING ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

It Is What It Is

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 12, 2012

The Bible stands the test of time.

It is, what it is Intro: The bible 1: God’s word a) infallible b) the truth c) the answer to every and any question Point: Scripture is the language God speaks to his children, communication is always up and there is always a crystal clear signal. Many throughout history have tried to ...read more

Denomination: Other

Code Of Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 10, 2010

In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Code of Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-12

Philemon!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 25, 2014

You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

We got to grow! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You sure got ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational