Sermons on False Professions:

The Jesus Message For The Good Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 28, 2023

There are people whose lives are lived closer to God’s calling than others. One of those is found in Acts 10 - and he was not a faithful Jew. Instead, he was a Gentile named Cornelius.

The Jesus Message for The Good  Acts 10 Introduction After the resurrection of Jesus, the news of new life began to spread. In Matthew 28, Jesus characterized it as a Message for the Globe. In Acts 2, a confrontation of those who had crucified Christ, a Message for the Guilty. In Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demonstration Of Royal Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Jesus had so little time left for His disciples to learn that the way to glory is through service and not through position and authority.

Just before tonight’s passage, as recorded in Luke 22 and Mk. 10, the disciples had been arguing over who would hold the leading positions in the government Jesus was about to set up. The discussion was heated. They were caught up in the ambition for position and power and authority. Surely this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"embracing Our Kin: A Call For Justice In James 2:1-10 "the Call For Equity And Inclusion"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 7, 2024

As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the principles of inclusion and justice, particularly through the lens of womanist theology.

Introduction: The Call for Equity and Inclusion Dearest family, we gather today in the spirit of unity and love, seeking the inspiration of our ancestors as we engage with the sacred text of James 2:1-10. As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Trustworthy Saying - Part 1

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

There are some truths that impact me and my walk. Paul talks about some of these truths with the phrase, "They saying is trustworthy." Let's look at them over the next few weeks.

The Saying Is Trustworthy (1 Tim 4:7-10) Intro: A. It was a temptation, not the only and not the greatest. It was a temptation to see how he would do. I am going to tempt you because I don’t believe that in your current situation you will be able to live up to what is professed about you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After This

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 19, 2024

We are aliens and pilgrims in this strange land just passing through on our way to our inheritance. Paul says we are citizens of Heaven waiting for our Savior! That is why the phrase “after this” is so important. It gives us a proper perspective for the days ahead.

Hebrews 9:22-28 (NKJV) "AFTER THIS" October 19, 2024 The Hebrew writer said “after this, the judgement” in verse 27. This statement reminds us that this life we have is fleeting. The Bible writers describe the briefness of our lives in various ways. James says it is like “a vapor that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Vii: Jesus Our Lord Meets Everyone's Need For Direction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In our day of denial, many folks love the darkness while many others hate their dark situations. Both need to see "the light at the end of the tunnel". Point them to Jesus our Lord, the Light of the world, for the direction they need.

JESUS OUR LORD MEETS OUR NEED FOR DIRECTION “I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12) What on earth would we do without light? In the beginning God . . . created the sun to give light by day and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19

Crossdressing As A Sin Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 9, 2020

Deuteronomy 22:5 King James Version (KJV) 5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

Crossdressing as a sin I. EXORDIUM: To a man: Are you a man of GOD? Yes. To a woman: Are you a woman of GOD? Yes. Genesis 1:27 King James Version (KJV) 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5

A Faithful Defense

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

Miracles For The Middle Aged

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

A miracle to solidify middle agedo participants in the church.

Miracles for the middle aged Acts 4:22 One of the greatest revivals in the New Testament takes place when a middle aged man gets on fire for God. The Bible tells us here that the man who received the miracle was over 40 years old. It is most commonly accepted that middle age is from 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 2) Obstacles Of Worship Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

What it will take to make it.

IX. OBSTACLES Worship is not an option, it is an obligation; it is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The one thing that the church can do that no other assembly can do is to worship God and glorify Him. A. Human nature being what it is, we do not naturally want to seek after God and get ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 12, 2019

Fight the Good Fight of Faith by battling the 3rd Opponent to your faith, the devil.

VIDEO: TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON VIDEO: WALK OUT MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 7I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful Defense | Our Obligation To Christ And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 24, 2019

God wants us to be faithful to him in words and actions, even in difficult situations. So, what does it take to persevere in the way of Jesus?

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward Those Who Are Outside Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2018

Paul said that those who are appointed to an office in the church should “have a good report of them which are without” - that is, we who are believers and name the name of Jesus should live a life above reproach.

9/1/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward those who are Outside (1 Thessalonians 4:12) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12 (NIV) “so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” Introduction: In 1 Timothy 3:7 Paul said that those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

It All Starts With A Little Seed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2018

It is the message and not the messanger.

It All Starts With a Tiny Seed Mark 4:26-34 When Jesus started to face opposition from grous like the Pharisees and Scribes, He started to address the crowds in parables. The purpose of the parable is twofold. On one hand, it is easy to understand the story as it comes from real life. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2019

Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior then to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic crises and other physical needs. Helping to the poor is another mission.

Text: Acts 11:23-30 Theme: GIVE TO MISSIONS Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior to somebody and the second mission is to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Methodist