Sermons on False Teachings:

Loving The Old Ways And Missing The New Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus dealt with traditions

Loving the Old Ways, Missing the New – Luke 5:33-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 26/9/04 Last week I spoke about the fact that Jesus loves unlovely people. I don’t mean people who are physically ugly, but people who the rest of society considers as unlovely or different or inferior. These are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Four Benefits Of The Coming Judgment

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

Using the lections for Christ the King Sunday, particularly Psalm 94, this sermon develops four ways in which a conviction of coming judgment is vital for the spiritual health of a Christian.

Christ the King Sunday Psalm 94, Ezekiel 34:11-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Matthew 25:31-46 Today is the last Sunday of Trinity season, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, and we celebrate it as the Feast of Christ the King. It is a fitting idea for the end of the liturgical year, for as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is Jesus Coming Back Soon?

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

From the text of the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, this sermon explains that while we cannot know the precise day and hour of Jesus’ return, it is possible to see the end of the age approaching.

Is Jesus Coming Back Soon? Mark 13:24-37 Mark Chapter 13, along with Matthew Chapter 24, record Christ’s teaching in what is known as the Olivet Discourse. It gets that name because Jesus was at the Mount of Olives, preparing his disciples for his impending passion, and Peter, James, John, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Preaching: Antiquated Or Mandated?

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 14, 2009

2 Timothy 4:1-5. The necessity of preaching the word of God is seen in the ministry of Timothy.

PREACHING: ANTIQUATED OR MANDATED? 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 INTRODUCTION - Every Sunday morning, millions of people around the world gather together in buildings, huts, houses, or whatever else provides an acceptable meeting place, for the purpose of worshiping Jesus Christ, a man who claimed to be God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, but is He your Lord?

Luke 6:1-11 Who’s In Charge? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 9, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 6:1-11 One afternoon while I was surfing the web, I came across a website that asked the question, “Was Jesus Sinless?” The author of the site openly declared that Jesus was indeed a sinner and proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Approach Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 10, 2006

Meet 5 people or groups who approached Jesus in many different ways. Jesus reaction tells a lot about how we should and should not approach Jesus when we are in need, in grief, in sin, or in control.

How do you approach Jesus? Here are some possibilities: Burn with anger Shrug your shoulders in indifference Look the other way Run the other way Stand off at a distance Look down your nose Bow prostrate Run into His arms Run up to Him and demand One thing’s for sure - we all approach Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Four "R"S In Ephesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s - T-H-A-T

THE FOUR "R"s IN EPHESUS REV. 2:1-7 (You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. In fact there are not any "R" in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s T-H-A-T A. This is actually a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven I Ams Lesson 2: I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

The Seven I AMs of Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the second “I AM” given by Jesus. 2. Why did Jesus use “LIGHT” on this occasion? a. Early in the morning as the sun arose. “And early in the morning (before sunrise) He (Jesus) came again into the temple” (8:2). b. The priest lit the candle stand in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Owns You? [the Sermon On The 'amount'] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

Do you own your possessions or do they own you? "Things" can take a toll on: The Heart-AFFECTIONS, The mind-PERCEPTIONS, The will-DIRECTIONS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Who Owns You? Matthew 6:19-24 We can divide life into 2 broad categories: the spiritual, and the material. But the Lord Jesus never made that distinction. Matter of fact, He often taught that our attitude toward the material is a mark of your true spirituality. v. 21 ‘Where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

End Of Days

Contributed by James May on Jul 23, 2006

Surely the signs are every where. Jesus is coming soon. Are we coming to the end of days? Are you ready for the end, or will you have a new beginning?

End of Days Sunday, July 23, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May The powder keg of the Middle East has a lit fuse this morning. For the past several days we have watched the news reports of Israel’s attacks, or invasion, of the Lebanese border towns where Hezbollah guerillas have established camps and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asking Jesus To "Prove It."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message about demanding signs from God.

Asking Jesus to “Prove It.” Matthew 12:38-42 July 9, 2006 Introduction How many here are fans of westerns? You like reading them and watching them on TV or movies? It’s okay to admit it! One of the more exciting things in these westerns are the gunfights that happen when someone makes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Second message on Matthew 12:38-42, this one dealing with the words of Jesus regarding the sign of Jonah and how the people responded to his words.

The Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42, 16:1-4 July 16, 2006 Introduction There’s a really good chance that you’re going to beat the Baptists to Steak-N-Buffet today, because this message is going to be a bit shorter than normal. I know you’re just heart-broken over that, but I’m sure you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love And Dogma

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible, particularly Jesus, puts together two ideas which the world would always keep seperate: love and dogma. This sermon argues they must always go together.

Psalm 33, Isaiah 45:11 – 19, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:9-17 The Bible puts two things together that modern man would never in a million years put together. We see them both in the gospel and the epistle appointed for today. On one hand there is something in both the gospel and the epistle which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican