Sermons on Essentials:

All Truth Or Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 27, 2023

If God had a doctrine inspired into His Word who are we to decide if it is essential or not?

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. I have an issue with the concept of "nonessential" truth. I get it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essentials For Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 30, 2023

As the title of the message suggests, I want to point out and talk about three foundational themes that are essential to the Christian Life.

In the earliest formation of acting, method actors were likely to be trained thespians. The original actor, Thespis, performed in Greek amphitheaters. Actors were called hypocrites, a Greek word meaning "one who wears a mask." These hypocrites shielded their identity, wore a mask, to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Family Is Essential - Youth Are The Heartbeat Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 26, 2026

This is sermon #7 in our series, "At the Core"

Anyone here have a junk drawer in your house? You know what I’m talking about? The one that’s supposed to hold important things like batteries, tape, and scissors… but somehow ends up holding takeout menus from restaurants that closed five years ago and 27 keys that open absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 Timothy 4:12

Six Essential Elements Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

A look at six elements of "Christ crucified" - the core of our faith.

What’s At The Core? The center of the gospel is not the Bible or the church; it is Christ crucified. - 1 Timothy 3:16. - The phrase at the beginning of verse 16 is worth a moment’s pause: “the mystery of godliness.” - This can be taken two ways: a. The mystery of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 8, 2015

When you believe THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS in your heart (by the Spirit) you will have THE POWER OF God.

Mark 11:23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (IN YOUR HEART) that you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Beauty Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2014

The Bible makes few mandates for baptism, but what it does demand makes it beautiful.

Intro In Matthew 3 we are introduced to the Baptism of Christ. This ceremony which has become the norm for almost all Christian churches is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal To help us appreciate baptism and its significance. Plan We will look at what is and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding And Practising Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

1) THE LIFE OF FAITH 2) GROWING IN FAITH 3) THE NECESSITY OF FAITH 4) GREAT FAITH AND LITTLE FAITH 5) FAITH AND HOLINESS 6) THE TRIAL OF FAITH 7) FAITH FOR ETERNITY

UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTISING FAITH 1.THE LIFE OF FAITH a) THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH HEBREWS 10: 35-39 b) WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 HEBREWS 11:1 ,6 JOHN 20:26-29 c) FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD JAMES 2:14-17 HEBREWS 11:1-35 2. GROWING IN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheerleaders, Nachos, And Jerseys Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Worship of God consists of a few essential elements. This message will attempt to identify those essentials and help us latch onto them.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nicene Creed, Biblical?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 12, 2022

The Nicene Creed summarizes important Bible doctrines that separate orthodoxy from heresy.

The Nicene Creed summarizes important Bible doctrines that separate orthodoxy from heresy. For consistency, let’s quote the public domain King James Bible. God the Father We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Mark 12:32, Malachi 2:10, Genesis 17:1-4, Exodus 6:3, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church Adress 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021

What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Discern Between Essential And Non-Essential actions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm. David wrote, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10) Listen to the Spirit’s voice in helping you determine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

26 Essential Benefits Of The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 4, 2012

Twenty-five essential benefits of the gospel of Christ

Twenty-six essential benefits of the gospel of Christ Cal Thomas Quotation - The most syndicated journalist in the U.S.A., Cal Thomas, was asked why is there not more improvement in the character, conditions and general well being of Americans? "I believe many people talk about the problems in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The atonement is essential to the Christian message and should always be a priority. Although there are many teachings that are appropriate, we must not allow the peripheral to push out the essential.

1 Cor. 2:2 2-1-15 I want to take as our subject this morning, The Cross as absolutely Essential to: (1) God’s plan of salvation, (2) The Church’s message, and (3) The Holy Spirit’s work in our lives. Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:2 “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Romans 5:12-18, 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essential Commitments To Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic unde

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational