Sermons on Exclusivity:

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Focus Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Salvation, sharing Jesus, Our mission

THE FOCUS OF OUR FAITH Acts 4: 12, 13 (p773) April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you remember what we’ve been sharing the last couple of weeks together is that the resurrection of Jesus has become the foundational belief for the church. Although Jesus indeed died on the cross, God raised Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Rejection Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We continue our study of walking in the footsteps of Jesus. These footsteps lead us to a time when Jesus was rejected. This is of course just the first time; there would be many. In this meesage I deal with how to handle rejection.

“Dealing with Rejection” Luke 4:14-30 If we are honest, every one of us have felt rejection at one time or another. Rejection comes in a variety of forms. Sometimes it sounds like this ... * from a job interview... you know have great qualifications. I’m sure someone will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The New Revelutionaries

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon for the Fourth of July

Pentecost 5: Cycle C; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Of Jesus Marches On

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2013

A sermon of contrasting the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of God

HoHum: David Guzik- “The eternal King who rules over the souls of men is mightier than an external foe with powerful armies. Rome is gone, Napoleon is gone, Hitler is gone, but the Kingdom of Jesus marches on.” Starting a series on the Kingdom and Kingdom living over next 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way, Truth, And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus declared He is the Way, Truth, and Life. He is not one of many ways; He is not just adequate truth; He is not mere physical life. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life!

The Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:6 As we continue to examine the I AM statements made by Jesus, we come to one that is often quoted and very profound. I am convinced this is one of the most compelling statements in all of Scripture. Jesus was very emphatic as He spoke to Thomas, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

At Just The Right Time: A Sermon For The New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2023

Tomorrow is New Year's Day. What will we resolve and will we follow up on it?

At Just the Right Time: A Sermon for the New Year Galatians 4:4–7 NKJV "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Anger Kills Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Righteous living includes seeing anger from God’s perspective and deals with it.

April 15, 2012 “Your Anger Kills” Matthew 5:21-26 Ultimately, the commands of God reveal the character of God. 1. Selfish anger is unacceptable to God. vv.21-22 Our anger, almost exclusively, is not in defense of truth and righteousness, it is in defense of ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers That Face The Bride

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2016

Most people underestimate their Christian experience. They compare it to something out in the world and then bring that into their Christian experience. They allow the world to define who they really are.

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.”— Heb. 2:1 (R.V.). “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4) “Catch the foxes for us, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Song Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 18, 2021

Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.

June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 3:1-4, Song of Songs 8:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019

2 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s wasted...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--II— 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: President George Washington "And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-16, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

True Love For Him Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

The bride’s true love for her groom was expressed through #1 Her Sacrifice, #2 Her Adoration and #3 Her Commitment.

Intro • So far in Song of Songs we have seen a beautiful love story between a man and his bride. • We have seen their joy for one another as they begin their love. • We have seen that even though that they had a desire for one another that their love for one another waited to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Instead Of Playing It Safe"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2011

A sermon about being the Church God means for us to be.

Jeremiah 7:1-11 Matthew 21:12-22 “Instead of Playing it Safe” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Do you notice any similarities between what Jeremiah had to say about the Temple and what was going on there, and what Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Tithe And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Methodist