Sermons on False Friends:

Love The Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Jesus will give us the same 3 gifts he gave to the Asian churches in these letters: Affirmation, correction and promise (From Matt Proctor's book, "Victorious" Chapter 5 "Love the Church Honestly")

HoHum: Matt Proctor- Several years ago, two of my nephews accompanied their mom on a visit to a friend’s house. Ben was 8, Brian was 6. Their mother’s friend was a very neat lady- a place for everything and everything in its place. Though childless, she did have a few toys and handed Ben and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Introduction

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Every Christian should display the nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Therefore it behooves us to know what these aspects are and then incorporate them into our daily living.

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Have you ever picked apples? – Rita and Bryan have apple trees in their yard and have had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Ii: Praising God For Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

In a day when atheism and agnosticism abound, Christianity presents the Rock solid case for Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord on the basis of three witnesses, not the least of which is one's personal Christian testimony.

PRAISING GOD FOR THE WONDER OF ETERNAL LIFE Over the course of my lifetime, it has not been unusual to have my faith in Christ challenged by an agnostic who would seek to discredit the Christian belief that Jesus was in fact the Messiah sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Universalism: A History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 28, 2015

Where did this pernicious doctrine of universalism originate?

INTRODUCTION 1. When my brother called me vicious. Was I wrong to tell my brother that universalism is a false teaching? He called my comments "vicious." That's a good Bible word, and I guess my warnings to him about his present course were pretty harsh. But hey, I was in shock. This brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop making the claim. He had every right to make the claim and the Jews had a right to be angry

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 4:21-26 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, John 3:14, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

Discipleship is a life-long process …it is not a sprint to be over with quick. Are we willing to invest in the truth and live rightly in order that we would be able to teach others?

Living in the Truth 2 John Introduction - 2 John is John’s second letter sent to Christians near Ephesus, in Asia -- It is a letter of encouragement to Christians then, and now -- It has one primary emphasis: We have a need to obey God’s commands - John also touches on false ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- The church is a serving body 2- The church is a fortified body 3- The church is a growing body

INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl became restless as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" I’m sure that’s probably how some people feel about most preachers and the church. "All they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Letter To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Facebook Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2012

Jesus said He came to set us free from sin. But do we all sin? If I’m free from sin, does that mean I’m not in slavery? And, if I’m free from sin, does that mean I’ll come to a point in my life when I never sin again?

OPEN: As Americans we enjoy a number of basic freedoms that very few people on the face of the earth enjoy. What I’d like to do now is ask you what freedoms you know that we have as Americans? (The audience responded with a number of liberties we have) Of course many of us knew of our freedom to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 2, 2022

2 Timothy 2:1-7 gives instructions for effective ministry.

Introduction David and Louise Turpin currently sit in a California jail. They were sentenced to life in prison in February 2019. The two of them had secretly kept their 13 children in captivity for years—possibly even decades. Some of the children were so isolated from society that they barely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon 2 - An Excellent Reputation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2025

As Paul gives thanks for the Christians in the Colossian church, he reviews the important stages of the Christian life and points out important areas of Christian growth.

Introduction: A. Years ago, one of the powerful figures on Wall Street fell in love with an actress. 1. For many months he was seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles around town. 2. Before he married her, he decided to hire a private investigator to look into her former dealings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sudden Impact 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the

Sudden Impact 6 Thesis: When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the true way to God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profile Of End Time Man

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 1, 2001

Of course, we live in perilous times.

Profile of End Time Man Evolutionists speak of Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man, so I decided to use the term of End Time man for this lesson. Some Baptists call each other Neanderthals and I thank God that I am a Neanderthal and not one of the other group. It also seemed fitting since the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist