Sermons on Erratic Leaders:

The Way We Were, Pt 1 (Intro) Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 10, 2009

The Way we were is about how church was meant to be according to God’s Desire in Acts, you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

“This is How Church Should Be,” is often influenced by denominational traditions, personal preference and sometimes cultural and generational demands. Some people want church loud; some want it quiet; some want it short; some want more worship, more prayer, more love, more social action, more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Characteristics Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom Luke 13:18-21 Last week we saw that Jesus healed a disabled woman as a sign post pointing to the presence of the Kingdom. Jesus exercised Gods authority and rule with the afflicted woman and so this raises issues about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s Behind The Door? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a series done by Joseph Rodgers "A Journey to the Cross"

How many of you watch “Let’s Make a Deal” You have no idea what’s behind door #1 or door #2. It could be something great or a Zonk, which NOT something great. Well, in this passage of Scripture we find two different people behind two different doors with two completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up To Opposition Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016

We praise God when life is good, how do we respond when facing oppostion? We look at the aftermath of the miracle at the Beautiful Gate.

It’s easy to praise God when things are going well, isn’t it? The boss commended you on a job well one. The kids have been unusually obedient this week. All the bills got paid before the money ran out. Life is good, praise God! But what about when times get tough? Will you praise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

When God needs a tool for service, He uses common tools.

A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving The Inward Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". There will be inward struggles when you rebuild.

Series: Rebuilding [#6] RESOLVING THE INWARD STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction: One of the most common and unfortunate stories of the Church, the workplace, and the home is fighting amongst each other. Nehemiah faced some inward struggles also. Nehemiah 5:1-5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bless Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 9, 2015

Jesus blessed the people, a radical movement of sustaining faith that permitted the hope of the people to live in the spirit of Christ to forgive man's sins.

Bless Me by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 9, 2015) “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...” (St. Matthew 5:3-11, King James Version (KJV) [The sermon on the mount]. Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-45

Denomination: Friends

How To Handle Conflict And Accountability Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 10, 2015

Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing them?

How to Handle Conflict and Accountability 1 Timothy 5:19-21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

To Swerve Or Not To Swerve? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2016

The Jews and Jewish believers so cherished Moses, they were tempted to exalt him above Jesus, or to make them equals. Jesus demands to be our primary loyalty.

To Swerve or Not to Swerve? (Hebrews 3:1-14) 1. Doug Anderson recently shared a joke with me that illustrates the distinction between cause and correlation. Here goes. An Amish man and his son are at the shopping mall for the first time. They see two shiny doors open (an elevator) and an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Authority

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015

How does Christ's authority differ from the various authorities we face each day

My least favorite classes in my undergrad political science classes dealt with ‘political theory’. But I will always remember the discussion we had around the concept of ‘authority’ and what made for legitimate authority. Keep in mind this was at the winding down of Vietnam ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opportunity Knocks In Chaos…exodus 32: 25-28

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018

Blessing from God will come to you if you stay faithful

We begin with two men and at this time in their lives they are pastoring a people known as the Israelites. Moses is the leader of the flock and Aaron, his associate Pastor; and his older brother. Moses has just been in intersession with God for Israel and he can’t figure out why God is upset with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

Gospel of Christ always powerful to save all of us irrespective of the caste, color, creed and language.

Theme: “Gospel of Christ” Text: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek”. (Romans 1:16 KJV) Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Arise And Go With Haste To Bring Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2018

This Christmas may be your last together. Make it a day of memory.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2018 Rejoice The geo-political situation was grim. The population was divided. The current leader of the nation was so very different from the former one, who had catered to the desires of the masses and permitted very perverse practices to weaken worship of the true God ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4, Luke 1:39-45, Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Substance Use Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

God has given us substance in His blessings to us. This lesson explores our responsibilities to be conduits of blessings, especially in regard to our finances.

1. Today we are thinking of the Substance that God has given us, that is, His blessings to us, especially our financial ones. 2. Former US Congressman Bob McEwen from Ohio (1981-93) told a story about his brother taking his son to McDonald’s. The dad bought the son a large order of fries. While ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victorious Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2018

Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave, He became the conquering King. As conquering King, Jesus does what conquering kings do.

The Victorious Resurrected King (Isaiah 53:12) 1. An elderly pastor was searching his closet for a tie before church one Easter Sunday. Deep the back of the closet, he discovered an egg carton with 3 eggs and 100--$1.00 bills. 2. “This must have something to do with Easter,” he thought. 3. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible