Sermons on Exclusivity:

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 20, 2024

This simple plain teaching of Jesus was too much to bear. Rather than change their minds, they walk away. This is the fundamental reason people reject Jesus Christ: He doesn't coordinate with their own selfish interests.

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, John 1:12, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the journey of the Magi, emphasizing their faith, worship, and pursuit of Christ, and encourages us to seek Jesus with similar devotion.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, to bask in the warmth of fellowship and the ever-glowing light of God's Word. Today, we're going to turn our hearts and minds to a story that is both familiar and full of wonder, a story that speaks of a star, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Seeking

Reset To Fruitfulness / Get Back On Track PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores God's fundamental plan for humanity, our faltering faith, and His unwavering forgiveness and future promises, as illustrated in Genesis 9.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather with you in the house of the Lord. Today, we are turning to the pages of Genesis, to the ninth chapter, to reflect on a narrative that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a story that reminds us of God's fundamental plan, our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-15

Topics: God's Plan

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of The Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Oprah

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

“The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Impossible Dreams

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

People of today still dream of impossible dreams. The impossible dreams we refer have nothing to do with dreams like becoming prosperous, owning a house, or becoming rich and famous. There are at least seven dreams that will never come true now or forever

Intro: During prophet Jeremiah’s time, God was angry with pastors, priests and prophets in Israel who dream and prophesy of false things. These evil false prophets deceived God’s people and provoked them to rebellion. What was true in OT times is still true for today’s generation. Some dreams are ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Owe, I Owe, It's Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

the importance of a good work ethic

how can you eat an egg without cracking the shell?" "Have someone else crack it for you." Ex 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work 1 Cor 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. 2 thes 3:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Importance Of Clear Vision Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009

Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Alarmed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009

We should have no regrets or fears when Christ returns if we are living as faithful disciples.

Mark 13: 1 – 8 / Don’t Be Alarmed Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Door To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 20, 2007

The Bible makes it very clear that there is only one way to be saved and that is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY DOOR TO HEAVEN "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." John 10:9 Many evening television talk shows are given to the discussion of who can and will be saved. Although there are some Christians on the various programs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day Is Coming

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006

Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ.

Intro: Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ. It is a serious call for allegiance to the cross of Christ! Today we shall study the different aspects ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: *other

The Annunciation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

The difference between honest questions and unbelief.

THE ANNUNCIATION. Luke 1:5-38. There are a few people in the Bible whose births were announced prior to their conception. In the Old Testament we had Isaac, Samson, and Samuel. In the New Testament we have John the Baptist and, of course, Jesus. The Gospel of Luke commences with the end of 400 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Of The Lord To The Righteous

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The outworking of the good life.

THE LORD’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE RIGHTEOUS. Psalm 34:15-22. Jesus adopts the general principle, “the measure you give will be the measure you get” (Mark 4:24). This is because, despite all appearances to the contrary, we are still living in a moral universe. Yet God does allow bad things to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational