Sermons on False Pretences:

Not Rules And Superstition Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008

True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Mennonite

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

The Enemy Within Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

The second in our series on the book of Jude. In this sermon we look at Jude’s mention of those who have crept into the church unnoticed.

The Enemy Within Text: Jude vs. 4-16 By: Ken McKinley Well we began our study in the book of Jude last Sunday evening, and we read verses 1 through 4, so tonight we are going to pick up where we left off… well actually we are going to read verses 1 through 16 just so we get the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-16, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 31, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

When The Crowd Turns

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 6, 2009

Life is good when the masses are behind us but what about when we find our message has fallen out of vogue? What are we to do when the cries turn from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify”?

Dakota Community Church April 5, 2009 When the Crowd Turns John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Flying Scroll Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2010

God has promised restoration to the repentant remnant but before that period of blessing can dawn, God must deal with stubborn & unrepentant sinners. If the way of Grace is not accepted, judgment must come.

ZECHARIAH 5: 1-4 THE FLYING SCROLL (The Sixth Vision) [Micah 4:1-8] The first five visions are certainly prophecies of hope and of glory. They abound in most glorious promises of restoration and enlargement of temporal and spiritual prosperity and blessing. These promises in the full and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conversion – What It Is And What It Looks Like

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? What Christ said in Matthew 7:21 holds the answer. First John tells us what conversion is.

Conversion – What It is and What It Looks Like Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? I believe that when we look at what Christ had to say in Matthew 7:21we find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stand On Guard

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Apr 18, 2016

Paul is warning the Thessalonians ans us that there are those that will lead us astray and also warning us about the Lawless One, Satan. There is a real danger, but our God is all-powerful and in control.

Anything that is extremely valuable will be counterfeited. Fake gems have been around for thousands of years, but as the technology for making fakes has advanced, fakes are now harder to detect with the naked eye. Gem buyers today must be aware of three types of gems that are made to look more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

We Need To Run This Man Out Of Town Now

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 27, 2016

Christ had turned the apple cart over.

WE NEED TO RUN THIS MAN OUT OF TOWN NOW Jesus had caused a division among the people his teaching healing and preaching Some to love and salvation joy and happiness. Others to hate and resentment and retaliation . Bible preaching will make people mad are glad. Jesus had some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

When You Really Need God To Show Up

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

Where does assurance of salvation come from?

Can I KNOW I am Saved? Romans 3:19-26 Recently, I became aware of a conversation which was going on within our church and it caused me to have some concern. For years, I have sought to give instruction in sound theology and have tried to introduce deep theological principles which are important ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Wicked. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

We live in a very wicked world which will soon be united under the Wicked One, who will foolishly oppose God and thus meet his doom, along with all who follow him.

Intro: 1.The word “wicked” is used 5 times in Psalm 10, it means “Morally wrong, bad, wicked, guilty, oppressor, apostate. It is an objective fact rather than a subjective phenomenon, point to the attitudes and intentions of people. Raw-shaw connotes turbulence, restlessness, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014

An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The fourth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point expository sermon explores the parable of the wheat and the tares, focusing on the wheat which is deceptive, damaging, and destined for destruction!

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE WHEAT & THE WEEDS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/23/14 I know the forecast is calling for frigid temperatures and frosty condition this week, but I’m so thankful for the brief preview of spring we had last week. Two days of 50o temps was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruit Inspectors (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014

By their fruit you will recognize them-It may take some time, but we will eventually see whether the preacher is trying to benefit himself, or whether he is truly serving others.

Matthew 7:15-20-“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist