Sermons on Exclusity:

The Transfiguration

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 31, 2020

The Cross and the Resurrection are inseperable

The season of Lent stresses a SOMBER mood by having us focus more on fasting and penance. On the other hand, the Gospel tells us about Jesus' Transfiguration [T], where the Lord is seen in full splendor, which seems to be more appropriate for the Easter season. Having the story of the [T] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

How extensive is the creative power of Jesus Christ?

A. WHAT IS THE KEY WORD … BETTER 1:4 – Christ – better than angels 7:19 – Bringing in of a better hope 7:22 – Surety of a better testament 8:6 – Mediator of a better covenant 9:23 – We are purified with better sacrifices 10:34 – We have in Heaven a better substance 11:16 – They desire a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26, John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

A Mustard Seed And Leaven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2023

Two Parables of the Kingdom of God.

A MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN. Luke 13:18-21. I. A Mustard Seed. LUKE 13:18-19. A mustard seed is about the size of a pin-head: and in the right climate, the plant might grow big enough to hold the weight of an adult male. I have heard of a man who built a swing in his mustard tree; another was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Upon God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

WAITING UPON GOD

Psalm 62 WAITING UPON GOD I. THE DEMAND - WAIT UPON GOD (62:1-4) 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Wait Earnestly ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021

If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#5fruit Of Spirit Kindness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

This is the 5th study of Fruit of the Spirit:GOODNESS- KINDNESS

#5 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GENTLENESS -- KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, GENTLENESS/KINDNESS, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mission Of The Lord's Church

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Adultery Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 23, 2002

Marriage is a covenantal relationship, put together by God and adultery happens in the mind before it happens in the bed.

God’s Top Ten Thou shall not commit adultery Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl October 2002 Exo 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery. I was told that Moses came down from the mountain with the two tablets and as the people gathered around him he said, “I have some good news and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Only Way To God. True Or False? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 27, 2004

#2 of 4 Thanks to the Passion Sermon pack from Sermon Central for the inspiration for this series

INTRODUCTION • Last week I started us out on the first of a four-part series on Jesus. Last week we looked at whether or not Jesus is the Son of God. The answer to that is a resounding YES. • It is one thing to admit that Jesus is indeed the Son of God, but since that is true, what are some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Over Fear Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005

This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

"Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It Important To See God As A Missionary God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Understand the grounds upon which missions rest otherwise we will tend to give in to the hostile, apathetic or incorrect views that people have about the great commission. Many people think that the Christian missionary enterprise is politically disruptiv

Why is it Important to See God is a Missionary God? – (Gen. 12:1-20) Quote: God only had one Son and He sent Him to earth as a missionary. W. T. Watson Quote: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory both now and to day of eternity. (Rom. 11:35,36) 1. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Worship God Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002

An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Ok To Fall In Love - Valentine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 9, 2006

All moral responsibility hinges on the two affections of love for God and love for our neighbor. Memorable outline. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

It’s OK to Fall Luke 10:25-37 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OK2Fall.html The man in our text fell...he fell among thieves. The Good Samaritan fell...he fell in love for the man and had mercy and compassion toward him. And it’s ok to fall. We talk so much about love being a commitment and not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

In our text Paul calls the resurrection a "firstfruits" event. What does he mean? Consider these two opposite (but connected) realities, the fallenness of man and the firstfruits of God; the first is our condition – the second, God’s response to our nee

If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: United Methodist