Sermons on Essence:

Sermon Outline - Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

Every single moment, whether awake or asleep, we all live under the canopy of the Lord’s wondrous, absolute love for us.

How does God love you? The Bible tells us that love is the very essence of who God is (1 John 4:7). So if you don’t believe that He loves you unconditionally, you’ll never really know Him or have genuine peace about your relationship with Him. How do you define “love”? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Biblical Perspective On Lust And Adultery

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

This teaching emphasizes the importance of purity in one's thoughts and intentions, not just actions.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that the act of looking at someone with lustful intent is equivalent to committing adultery in one's heart (Matthew 5:27-28). This teaching emphasizes the importance of purity in one's thoughts and intentions, not just actions. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Divine Revelation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Divine Revelation

Psalm 119:137 - 144 ? Tzaddi - Divine Revelation 1. The Source of This Revelation - Based On - God’s Character - 137 Righteous art thou, - God’s Control - O Lord, God’s Counsel - and upright are thy judgments. Righteous in Essence = Who He Is - Righteous art Thou, O Lord Righteous in Execution ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Holiness

Be As Perfect As God Is

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Oct 18, 2024

What is being as perfect as God?

In Matthew 5:45-48, Jesus presents a profound challenge to His followers, urging them to strive for a perfection akin to that of God. The passage reads, "For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Perspective On Lust And Adultery Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that the act of looking at someone with lustful intent is equivalent to committing adultery in one's heart .

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that the act of looking at someone with lustful intent is equivalent to committing adultery in one's heart (Matthew 5:27-28). This teaching emphasizes the importance of purity in one's thoughts and intentions, not just actions. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Joys Of Christmas Series PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of the joy of salvation, its constancy despite circumstances, and its potential to influence those around us.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's wonderful to see each one of you here today, gathered in His name, ready to receive the Word and the joy that it brings. We are here to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the timeless truths encapsulated in the Holy Scriptures. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Topics: Joy, Salvation

If You See Offering As An Oppurtunity To Be Obedient Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2001

Part 3 of 4 in a series on marks of a healthy Christian and this one is on giving.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If... You See The Offering As An Opportunity To Be Obedient. August 12, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. I’m going to speaking on giving today. A. I could say how your giving allows children in Africa and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2002

Book sermon on Gospel of Mark emphasizes the person of Jesus.

The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1-3 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series taken from the Gospel of Mark. It is the shortest of all the inspired biographies of Jesus and probably the first one written. Its human author was a man named John Mark, who apparently writes himself anonymously ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Spit In His Eyes

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to tranformed lives.

Jesus Spit in His Eyes Mark 8:22-26 Aug. 6, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: And they came* to Bethsaida. And they brought* a blind man to Jesus and implored* Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

In Whose Image Are You

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon that discuss why we were created in the Image of God.

In Whose Image Are You Genesis 1:26-28 Prayer Introduction The assertion [that human brings were made in the image of God] confirms the genuineness of each man’s freedom. Experience tells us that we are free, in the sense that we make real choices between alternatives and could have chosen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Entrance To The Kingdom Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 27, 2011

How does one enter the Kingdom of God?

Entrance to the Kingdom Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 10:13-16 I.Introduction: A. There has been a lot of discussion about what it means to be a Christian since Barack Obama took office as president. 1. I think that is a good thing because it gets people talking about the most important issue in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014

Sermon on reconciliation and forgiveness.

Matthew 5:21-37 Have you ever been offended by something another has said about you? Have you ever been guilty of offending another by word or deed? If you live long enough you will end up offending someone or being offended. This holds true for the times in which we live. It seems that people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Anglican

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God