Sermons on Expression:

The Blessing Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 1, 2015

Holiness is part of a process whereby God makes us more like Christ. It isn't just what we do in church on Sunday that marks us as holy; it is being faithful during the week, before the watching world...letting our light shine.

In a speech to the nation in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said this... “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Trinity And The Great Commission

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 2, 2015

Jesus is with us through the power of the Spirit, who will take what is his and declare it to us. By his Spirit we can bring the Gospel to everyone and use what the Father gave us for the well-being of others.

Today is the one Sunday in the church year when we do something just a little different. Instead of hearing about Jesus’ teachings, healings or miracles, we talk about one of the mist difficult Biblical concepts to explain let alone understand-the Trinity. In fact, one running joke among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Live In The Fear Of The Lord All The Day Long?

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The fear of God and the fear of man are mutually exclusive. To be in the fear of man is to become a captive to the devil who set the snare of fearing man in front of me to catch my soul, to turn my will away from God.

Bible Expression # of times used (NKJV) Bible expression # of times used The fear of the Lord 27 Fear Him 24 Fear the Lord 36 Fear of God 8 Fear God 17 Total = 112 Times Acts 9:31 Then the churches (and each Christian)…had peace and were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is A Son Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2015

We are no longer slaves to the world; but heirs with fully to submitted to Christ. It is in this knowledge that our actions must be focused and guided daily as we lead others to Him.

Who is a son of God? Galatians, Part 7 Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Open to Galatians 3 … Place holder at Romans 8 Introduction - Purpose of the letter: 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - The Law was given to bring God’s people back to Himself because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Faith Is Joy

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 6, 2013

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” John 20:29.

Theme: The fruit of faith is Joy Text: Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are many certainties ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Reasons to Rejoice (at Thanksgiving season)

This coming Thursday, all across America we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. It is a day to express appreciation for all the things we are thankful for. What are people thankful for? Smoke alarms, they let you know when the turkey is done. Automatic dishwashers, they make it possible to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: *other

Our Good Works Makes Us Evil Workers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2012

God's timeless revelation -- His Word -- does not change. We live in a day of situational ethics and relative truth. The world is hearing a false message about what God thinks about homosexuality. We must tell them "the whole counsel of God."

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY I. THE CLEAR BIBLICAL PATTERN FOR SEXUALITY Homosexuality is being here addressed because it is the subject of a lot of false teaching and mistruth about what the Bible has to say. You and I can't be pleasing to God if we're practicing sexual sin, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Guilt Free

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 15, 2013

Grace at work - Those who are in Christ Jesus, now, today, not tomorrow, not next week, not next year, but NOW, there is no condemnation.

Rom 8:1 Romans 7:24 (AV) 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? May 6, 2013 – Rescued & free - Story of the 3 women 21, 16, 14 at the time - “held captive for 10 years - Inside a run-down padlocked Cleveland house, in Ohio. - Starved & beaten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts - Overview Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 12, 2011

The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”.

The passage we are about to read can revolutionize your Spiritual life! We will talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word used in this passage is “charisma” wish can be translated as “gift” or “manifestation”. The word just means “a gift from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2011, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011

During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we examine the Disciples focus to break from "the norm" and spend time with Jesus; not realizing that this would be their last meal together.

Easter, Part 1 Matthew 26:17-30 Introduction - This morning we begin a 5 week mini-series on the Easter season -- Every Sunday morning, for the next 5 weeks, we will examine a section -- The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012

John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Attitude Is Everything” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2012

If we are going to enjoy healthy relationships, we must watch our attitude.

In verses 3 and 4, Paul speaks about the importance of our relationship to one another. In so doing, he cites the example of our Savior in verses 5-8, and tells us that if we are going to rightly relate to one another, we must seek to possess the same attitudes our Lord possessed as He reached out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist