Sermons on Errant Teaching:

Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Turning The World Right Side Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011

A sermon on the beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Prosperity Gospel Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

There is a new gospel being preached, the "Prosperity Gospel". What should we do with it?

Prosperity Gospel ? Random thoughts Galatians 1:6-10 "6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Treat Like You Want To Be Treated (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 12, 2011

We need to treat others the way we want to be treated

Matt. 7:12-Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Living by the "Golden Rule" requires that we examine our own hearts. II Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews- Part 11-" Unencumbered" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 20, 2016

Part 11 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of faith Part 11 “Unencumbered” Hebrews 12:12:1-4 I have piled a lot of items up here in front this morning I know running is a thing of the past for a lot of us If I am running, I suggest you run as well because something is either falling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Third Way

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 30, 2012

Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!

THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Taught Us About Death

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus Confessed, Confronted, and Conquered Death!

Introduction: There are many ideas about death that are stated by various people. One study of interest involved the interviewing of several hundreds of terminally ill patients in a hospital. The interviews were conducted for the purpose of attempting to discover their attitudes toward death. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Friends

Firsts And Foundations

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2013

Starting a new year, it's good to consider where we stand. Is it on solid ground - on Jesus, or is it on something that cannot last.

January 6, 2013 Sermon- Firsts and Foundations It’s the first Sunday in January. I like firsts. I like beginnings. There’s always so much potential in a new start. There’s so much hope as a thing begins. Now the new thing doesn’t actually have to be brand spanking new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essentials During Trials

Contributed by Rannier John Fajardo on Jan 10, 2013

Trials is part of Christian Life, we should accept it at learn from what it will teach us.

TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 LEARNINGS FROM TRIALS OF LIVE WHAT TO DO? (Reflect our attitudes in times like this) 1. RECOGNIZE (ANTICIPATE FOR IT )- V1. ALL CHRISTIANS WILL IN FACT FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS. 2. REJOICE (JOY IS IN THE HEART OF BELIVERS) - V2. COUNT IT ALL JOY. 3. REQUEST & RECEIVE WISDOM ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Which is better... service or intimacy?

Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Blush - Pt. 1 - Lip Locked Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013

Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

Blush Pt. 1 - Lip Locked We all like to put our best foot forward. No weaknesses exposed. Vulnerability hidden. Humanness shrouded. The only problem is that our perfectly wrapped and packaged facade is often interrupted by embarrassing and cheek coloring moments. Things that make you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember The Voice

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 10, 2013

God in Christ knows you by name, wants you to thrive in life and gave his life for you so that may be possible both now and for evermore.

Video Clip – The Good Shepherd from SermonSpice Title: Remember the Voice Text: John 10:1-16 Thesis: God in Christ knows you by name, wants you to thrive and live a rich and fruitful life and willingly gave his life for you to make that possible for you now and for all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Feb 20, 2014

TEACHING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD

SUNDAY SERMON OF JUNE 30TH 2013. TOPIC: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. TEXT: JOSHUA 1:1-9 SONG : GOD IS NOT A MAN HIS WORDS WILL SURLY COME TO PASS, IN MY LIFE HE WILL NEVER, NEVER LIE. GOD IS NOT A MAN HIS PROMISES WILL SURELY COME TO PASS, IN MY LIFE HE WILL NEVER, NEVER LIE. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Nurturing The Child To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 28, 2014

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Nurturing the child to bear fruit Text: Deut 6:6-9; Gal. 5:16-26; Jn. 15:1-5 Today is Children and JY Sunday and our theme for the sermon is ‘nurturing the child to bear fruit’. Every child deserves to grow up “increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed