Sermons on Expository:

Discovering God's Treasure

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

The Ethiopian Treasurer in Acts 8 discovered God's treasure because he was willing to Look for something more, Listen to another point of view, and Leave his past behind. Expository. Alliterated. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Discovering God’s Treasure Scott R. Bayles, pastor (after Allen Webster) Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2012 Dr. Williamson, a Canadian geologist, had been slipping along a rain-soaked road that led through Tanzanian’s back country when suddenly his Land Rover sunk to its axles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Not Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 8, 2016

This Valentine's Day sermon was written in response to the book and film 50 Shades of Grey. I titled this sermon God’s Not Grey because His love is written in black and white. Expository, three-point alliterated outline. PowerPoint available.

God’s Not Grey Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/15/2015 If yesterday was like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, 180 million cards were exchanged, and 196 million roses were sold! Unless you’re Charlie Brown, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2011

To qualify as worship, our corporate religious activities must include sound preaching. To fail to include this vital aspect of worship is to condemn our congregations to an insipid presence in the midst of a hostile world.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023

This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 5:1-12, Numbers 16:1-33, Psalm 133:1-3, Luke 11:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:1-13, Philippians 1:1-30, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. This sermon continues with part two of four sermons on 2 Timothy 4.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 2 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. Although those qualities may never become public knowledge, they are under the watchful eye of God, who will evaluate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Single 101 Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

This is a modification of a sermon designed for single people during our family series. It was modified and preached to our youth group.

Intro: I wanted the Lord to return, but there were a lot of things that I wanted to do first. How many of you want to get married some day? What do you look for in a boy/girl friend? TS. What does the bible say about marriage? 1 Cor. 7:6-9 (NIV) I say this as a concession, not as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Conversation Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

What can we learn from the first recorded conversation of Jesus? Parenting skills; Learning; Studying; Obedience; restoring relationships. There is a lot to be learned from 12 year old Jesus.

All Scripture is God – Breathed and useful for… 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, … But this year we are going to be paying special attention to the Red Letters. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay Alert! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The first in a series on the book of Jude, dealing with the initial overview of the book and Judes warning to Christians to stay ever alert.

Stay Alert! Text: Jude vs. 1-4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now while we’re going over the BFM during our Sunday mornings, we are going to be looking through the book of Jude in our Sunday evening services. It’s one of the shortest books in the Bible, but if I’m not mistaken I think 2nd John has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gentleness And Goodness (2 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

Lessons 5 and 6 of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness and Goodness Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh July 7 & 14, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Phobos: The Word Of Fear

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Smith on Oct 22, 2012

How the unscriptural term "church" is causing an Identity Crisis!

I found it interesting that Dr. Erwin Lutzer was named "Bible Teacher of the Year" by Christian Newswire and yet in todays (2/19) radio message from Moody Chuch (Part 3 of 4 Callings-I Pt.2) erroneously stated that "ekklesia" is the Greek word for "church". One will look in vain for the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32

Denomination: *other

"The Gospel Or The Glitter: Exposing The Strange Fire Of Bethel, Hillsong, And Elevation” Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 24, 2025

The modern worship movement—led by Bethel Music, Hillsong, and Elevation Worship—functions as a golden calf, blending emotionalism with doctrinal corruption.

I. INTRODUCTION: THE SPIRITUAL SEDUCTION OF STRANGE FIRE Text: Leviticus 10:1–2 Thesis: The modern worship movement—led by Bethel Music, Hillsong, and Elevation Worship—functions as a golden calf, blending emotionalism with doctrinal corruption. Explanation: The term 'strange fire' ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3

Our Worship Of God Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005

Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: *other

No Way To Treat The Pope Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

Why would Paul stand up to Simon Peter and correct him if he were the Pope? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have

THAT’S NO WAY TO TREAT A POPE! Gal. 2:10-21 NASB {11} Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; {12} for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10-21

Denomination: *other