Sermons on False Assurance:

Waiting! Expectantly!

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2022

One day Jesus is coming back, and the signs of His return will be clear and unmistakable. It will be obvious. Even though we don't know for sure when it will be, Jesus’ return will be a powerful, can't-miss-it event.

I want you all to go back in time with me for a moment when you were a child. E didn’t have xbox, or playstation, or video games. We actually went outside and played face to face with our friends. If you were like me, you'd gather with your friends in the neighborhood and would be out most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11, John 10:27-29, 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Does For Us

Contributed by Roger Pearce on Jul 2, 2008

This sermon describes how the Bible is profitable for us.

WHAT THE BIBLE DOES FOR US 2 Timothy 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to man. Without the Bible, we would know very little of the person and nature of God. The Bible is the Word of God. “20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Identify A Counterfeit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2005

Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not 100% tr

How to Identify a Counterfeit (2 Cor. 11:12-18) Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Encounters In Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Power Encounters in Church Planting

Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We See God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2018

Do we see God’s power in the Church and the world or just problems? Do we complain to God but not worship Him? All that can change the moment we see God for who He is. Let’s look at Job 42 and what happened after Job saw who God is.

Do we see God’s power in the Church and the world or just problems? Do we complain to God but not worship Him? All that can change the moment we see God for who He is. Let’s look at Job 42 and what happened after Job saw who God is. Job’s final chapter must be seen in light of the first chapters. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy From The Mount Of Olives (Matthew 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2024

How should we put prophecy into practice? Are there overlooked action words the prophecy from the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24?

Let’s look at an often misunderstood prophecy in Matthew 24. Before studying it, let’s consider the four major views. Preterism (or past fulfillment) believes that all such prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD. Historicism (or present ongoing fulfillment) is a view that these events are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation: Understanding God's Love

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2008

I begin with an illustration of Dr. Rev. Newton in discussion with a Jewish man who challenged the conlusion to a prayer.... "in the name of jesus Christ..." It’s a great ending. This is an example of the culture we live in and the challenge to the "tru

In Jesus Holy Name October 26, 2008 Text: John 3:7 & Titus 3:7 (GN) Redeemer “Reformation: Understanding God’s Love” Earlier this fall our District President was attending the Oakland A’s Baseball game. Before the game Thrivent sponsored their pre game BBQ in the parking lot. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Postcard Epistle Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 5, 2015

Your love has limits.

INTRODUCTION If you do not want something read, do not write it on a postcard. Several years back a friend of mine pastored in a small, rural town in Oklahoma. Because he did not have a church secretary, he personally went to the Post Office to get his mail where Post master was not a member ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God Simply For Who He Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's divine plan and sovereignty through the verses of Jude, emphasizing the importance of faith and community in this journey.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our shared faith. A faith that is not just a tradition, but a living, breathing testament to the power of our Lord. A faith that binds us together, not just as fellow believers, but as a ...read more

Topics: God's Worthiness, Praise

How Can The Lord Help You Correctly Respond To Accusations?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake Up Call For Preachers And Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation.

Many claim to be Christians, but their lives reveal a different story. This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation. The Deception of Worldliness 1. Conforming to the World (Romans 12:2): ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:21-23

Right Conduct: Doing Good Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 30, 2025

Believers are called to live good Christian lives of such a high calibre that, just by seeing that good life alone, it will plant seeds of Christian transformation in pagans.

You can listen to this sermon, and all our NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th July 2025 1 Peter 2:11-12 “Right Conduct: Doing Good”. Our current preaching focus at NPBC is that we are making our way through the book of 1 Peter. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter Three Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Three

1 John: Chapter Three DOL produces Holiness (26-28 – 3:3) In this new section John addresses the believers as little children, and commands them to abide or persevere so that (purpose) they have confidence when he returns. He knows that there will be people who will shrink back when Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 5, 2023

The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all the dead

1 CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30; John 11: 22-44] Thomas Jefferson, an author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist