Sermons on Excellence:

Beyond These Walls (January 23, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

God organized ... the Body of Christ. In I Corinthians 12 Paul tells us a lot about the intended work that God had for the Body of Christ. .... to be in the world but not of the world to change the world.

BEYOND THESE WALLS Text: I Corinthians 12:12 -31 1 Corinthians 12:12-31  For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.  (13)  For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship As Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

The word "worship" means ascribing worth to God. In America, worship doesn’t cost us much; and so, we have basically forgotten God's real worth. But, according to the Scripture, worship involves sacrifice, which is very costly.

Tonight we are going to come to a better understanding of what it means to worship the Lord. To begin, we must understand what the word “worship” means. The word worship is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word, which is actually a combination of the two words “worth” and “ship.” The term “ship” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostle 33 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Paul was warned several times against going to Jerusalem, but he felt he must.

Yes, Paul had been warned and the words of the warning came true. He was bound and made prisoner. In chapter 23, we read of his defense in the presence of the council. We read of: I. THE ABUSE A. HIS CONDUCT Verse 1, "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 32 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, he gave a report of how God had been using him to bring scores of Gentiles to the Lord.

. After his report, the church leaders in Jerusalem told him about the devout Jews who were still practicing the Jewish ceremonial laws along with their salvation. They suggested that Paul, rather than incite a riot, join four men who had just completed their Nazarite vow, so when the devout Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27, Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What’s It All About? 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Book of Ecclesiastes is one book in the Old Testament that is seldom preached from.

But it is a book in the Bible that tells us how we can find the answer to the question, “WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?” Very few ever come up with the right answer. Illus: A test was given to 200 men applying for the same job but only 1 out of 200 came up with the right solution. Each applicant was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 John 4:7-10, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:5-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 34:1-3, Ephesians 5:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day - Women In Ministry And In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021

A Mother's Day message that looks at women in the ministry of Jesus and in the early church.

Mother’s Day Message - Sunday, May 9, 2021 Message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1aGQ1B_CpA4?t=10 Happy Mother’s Day! We’re so glad that you have joined us today as we celebrate moms today specifically and women in the church in general. Today we are celebrating Mothers. We are doing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4, Romans 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Family Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 16, 2021

In the following sermon I am going to examine Apostle Paul’s thanksgiving prayer to the church of Philippi and suggest the foundation of a great church honors Christ through thanksgiving, mutual love, joy, unity of purpose, and steadfast devotion to carry on a good work until He returns!

Being a Family of God Philippians 1:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people remember where they were when they got news of the twin towers falling, they are also unlikely to forgot where they were when they first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As The Church Goes, We Go

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating

AS THE CHURCH GOES, WE GO In these days of the falling away from God, the church has taken a beating. Sin has not just crept into the church, but it has come on and attacked the church at full force. Churches after churches are seeing their membership drop to an all-time low. We are now seeing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Long Lessons From The Wise Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 24, 2022

This is a sermon based on the Magi - they show us how to live out 2023 - 1. Be Seekers - ask questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Practice the Grace of Obedience

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (New Year’s Day – 2023); Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9 Life Lessons from the Magi – 1. Ask Questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Learn to Obey the Lord’s Directions - Practice the Grace of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! 2023 – who would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2022

Here in lies the danger of dancing with the devil - 1st you abhor sin.... than you accept sin.... than you embrace sin.

June 04, 2022 Continuing our series, Bible Stories, we come to the story of SODOM and GOMORRAH. Early on in the story of Abraham and his family, we come the moment Lot chose to connect himself to Sodom and Gomorrah. The flocks and herds had become so large that Abraham and Lot’s employees were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Genesis 18:20-33, Genesis 19:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Encouragement At Lautoka Corps

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2020

A message of encouragement during a Corps visit in the values of The Salvation Army.

A short survey; can I see a show of hands, who has had a really good week? Who has had an average sort of week? I can see from your faces that some have had a really tough week. I asked these questions because sometimes we come to a place like this thinking, we are all in the same boat. Others may ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, John 13:35, 1 John 4:20, Galatians 5:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

We've Got The Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 19, 2022

I am convinced that the devil's greatest fear is that the church will get a revelation of the power that we already have, and that we will start acting like who God says we are.

Read with me Acts 2:1-4 "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. [3] ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 10:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal