Sermons on Excommunicate:

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

When you hear the word “contend,” what comes to mind? An ugly fight? A heated argument? These are negative connotations, but contending can also be a very good thing, and that’s exactly what we see in the book of Jude.

According to verse 3, Jude’s purpose for writing this letter was to encourage these Christians to contend for the faith. But what does that mean? Why should we contend, is it really necessary? And how do we do that? ANALYSIS OF VERSE 3 Diligence (Gr. spoude)—to interest one’s self most earnestly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023

“They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're Marching To Zion

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2022

Let us concentrate on the fact that we have entered into the heavenly Jerusalem even now rather than all the trials we now face.

We're Marching to Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 In 1707, a hymn-writer named Isaac Watts wrote a hymn beginning with the words “Come ye that love the Lord.” It is a joyful hymn of praise which calls us to reflect on all God has provided for us. It also reminds us of the final goal of our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

For I'm Going To Your House Today.........

October 24, 2020 In the stories of Peter and Mary Magdalene, we noted the multiple encounters each had with Jesus throughout His 3 ½ year ministry. In our final 2 sermons, we see again the one-time encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus and between Jesus and the Thief on the Cross and again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:7-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Irenaeus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022

Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

• Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Simple - Pt. 4 - Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Worship I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. People's choice in music (Bob Dylan). The cloud (all this stuff up there somewhere and somehow we can access at will). Commitment to soap operas and reality shows. Oklahoma weather. However, faith was never supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

WITHOUT GOD IN THOUGHT WORD AND DEED, WE ARE AS JESUS SAID, “THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND” AND BOTH FALL IN THE DITCH!

Spiritual Blindness “All I know is this: once I was blind, now I can see.” John 9:25 How many times have you read a story, watched a picture and became so engrossed that you were a part of the action taking place? To read the events of the gospels, one must become a participant in each scene, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: Nazarene

An Unexamined Belief Is Not Worth Having

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus instructs us to have faith and believe, but how do we do that with our doubts?

Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of ‘Doubting Thomas’. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the label of ‘Doubting’. Most people, no matter how non-religious, have heard about ‘Doubting Thomas’. You may be interested to know that in the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Holy Comforter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Advocate.

The Holy Comforter John 15:26-!6:15 We are in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to the eleven disciples who remained, as Judas had already left as prophesied to betray Him. Jesus is preparing the disciples for both the short term issues concerning His upcoming arrest and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Your Life By Saving It In Gods Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that GOD called us not to believe only but to suffer for His Name's sake and if we try to avoid or save ourselves from trials, persecutions and sufferings here on earth, we will not be saved (advance) in our spiritual life.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to suffer for Him? Yes. Philippians 1:29 (Amplified Bible) For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition Of Hebrews 7:23-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 16, 2021

Our perfect High Priest is also our perfect offering for sin.

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition of Hebrews 7:23-28 We continue this morning in the Book of Hebrews with the section revealing Jesus s our Great High Priest. The writer has had to deal with several questions about Jesus. One of these questions that arose was that in His flesh, Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reformation 2023

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2023

Remembering the Reformation and honoring Christ

Reformation Day Sermon 2023 Text: Romans 3:21-30 Good morning Church! I’m so glad that you have gathered with us this morning. That you have obeyed the command to not forsake the assembly. It’s the last Sunday in October… we call it Reformation Sunday – remembering the Protestant Reformation. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Man Born Blind Healed; Following Consequences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2017

The enemies of the Lord Jesus could not see because they were spiritually blind. The blind man also could not see, even when the Light of the World stood before him, but Jesus is going to reveal Himself to him. Before the blind man can see, he must ...

Jerusalem Lesson: Man Born blind Healed; Following Consequences John 9:1-41 The Lord has been giving His discourse on the Light of the World. Because He claimed He is God, the Jews wanted to kill Him. Jesus “hid” Himself as He went out of the temple, “going through the midst of them” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist