Sermons on Examinations:

The Best News Ever Heard Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2011

This sermon examines three reasons why the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the best news ever heard.

Introduction What is the best news you have ever heard? If you are a young child, the best news you have ever heard may be that your family is going on a vacation to Disney World. If you are a high school senior, the best news you have ever heard may be that you got accepted to the college of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Priniciples Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 14, 2011

In our lesson for today, we examine some principles of marriage that the apostle Paul set down.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Principles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus" More Than A Prophet

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2011

The sermon examines the idea of Jesus as prophet, however the sermon explains Jesus is more than a prophet.

Matthew 16: 13-21 “Jesus” More than a Prophet Jesus ask who do men say that I am the response is , Matthew 16:14 "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 1. Is Jesus really just a Prophet? A. Jesus is the Prophet whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Trials And Wilderness Period

Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006

Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Short Cuts To Glory Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

An examination of the real path to spiritual victory (in Christ)rather than promised short cuts.

True Spirituality Series No Shortcuts to Glory Colossians 2:6-23 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I start with some assumptions today. Number one: every one of you wants to know and experience the reality of God in your life. You don’t just want to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Great Power Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 8, 2007

Examines three descriptions of God’s power: Resurrection power, Ruling power, and Returning power.

Intro: It is my belief that we have ignored a great resource available to all Christians: That of God’s great POWER. Paul prayed that the Ephesians might know and experience that power, and I pray that today’s Christian might do the same. It’s no small thing...and nothing to be ignored: THREE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007

This sermon takes a look at four different groups of people and examines what they thought about Jesus.

Introduction: Jesus knew that his time to be delivered into the hands of his enemies was drawing near. He had told his disciples on two previous occasions that He must go to Jerusalem, and that there He would be turned over to the Religious leaders. He went on to tell them that He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Confused?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? This message examines these three temptations.

ARE YOU CONFUSED? Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: Did Jesus make a mistake during His three temptations? The Grand Inquisitor in Dostoevski’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov”, tells Jesus that he made a serious mistake in that encounter with Satan. Jesus came to set people free, but the Inquisitor insists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Fall For That Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

The lure of false teaching. Many fall for teaching that is false, because they have not examined the teaching or the teacher.

Don’t Fall for That!!! Galatians 1:6-10 May 6, 2007 Galatians 1:6 (HCSB) I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from Him who called you by the grace of Christ, and are turning to a different gospel- The Lure of False Teaching  The Judaizers  Taught Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: Assurance In Hebrews

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

Let’s examine what the books of Acts and Hebrews say about prayer and the assurance of salvation.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and Hebrews Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Assurance in Hebrews September 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS 1. Who wrote Hebrews? a. Paul. b. Luke. c. Apollos. d. Barnabas. 2. Why Luke wrote the Hebrews? a. Written to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon examines the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ