Sermons on False Vision:

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

The knowledge of the will of God is both the thing that will guide our living and the thing that’ll assure us of our final destiny. But it’s primarily a means to an end. It’s the means by which we can do what is pleasing to God. It’s the means by which we

The reason we’re following this series on the prayers of St Paul is first because if we’re going to pray to God, then it’s good to know something about the God we’re praying to. You could say that the way we pray shows the way we think about God. If your view of God is of someone a bit like Santa ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Veni, Vidi, Velcro Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 24, 2009

I came, I saw, I stuck. Choosing Velcro over Teflon.

The Baptist Standard of last year made this sad prediction: “The Southern Baptist Convention is dying rapidly, and resistance to change could kill more than half the denomination’s churches by 2030, SBC President Frank Page said. Unless something is done to reverse the downward trend, Southern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013

Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Living In The Fullness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 16, 2020

Today's sermon is a part of our series on "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." In this message we look at the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how, through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, we can have a fresh flow of God in our lives

The Holy Spirit Living in the Fullness Acts 8:9-25 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!uNV3mYBJ!DTRLyXnFAUV3jWt63L1z36VOd4P5Ekptdp3T8-giliM } Does the fire of God’s glory burn within you, or has that fire begun to wane? For the majority of us the answer would be more toward the fire of God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Foolish Boasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2025

If you’re going to boast, boast about your service, suffering, and shame.

When women get together, one might say, “I was hit by a car today," and all the other women will say, “You're kidding! What happened? Where? Are you all right?” When men get together, their conversation is very different. One might say, “I was hit by a car today," and I guarantee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introduction To Romans - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 6, 2023

A look at the Author and History of the Book of Romans

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org "1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, having been set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Micah Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor prophets.

Today I continue my teaching on the Minor Prophets with Micah. He is the last great prophet of the 8th century, the century which gave us Amos and Hosea and Isaiah. His father’s name is not recorded leaving some to think he was of low birth, from a peasant family. He was from a small village in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20, Micah 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Difference Between Post-It Notes And Super Glue

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004

One struggle many Christians experience is being faithful continually. This sermon traces three scriptures to indicate how faithfulness needs to be practiced in our daily life.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POST-IT PADS AND SUPER GLUE Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida August 3, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun All of us know about, and must of us use post-it notes. It is the most famous 3-M product ever produced. Post-it-notes was first developed in 1970 by Dr. Spencer Silver. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-21, Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing With The Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2005

Those who have eyes of the heart are able to see things that other people don’t see. They are blessed because they have developed a unique ability to see the heart of God.

Seeing With the Eyes of the Heart Matthew 5:8 June 19, 2005 Maria Yudina was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, although she remains largely unknown outside of Russia. She has a fascinating story. She was born in 1899, died in 1970, and was graduated with honors from the St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Methodist

The Necessity Of Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 5, 2006

What necessitates revival? Sin, willful disobedience to the will of God; many have become cold, indifferent, compromising, sick and spiritually weak churches as a result of sin. Why the letters to the seven churches and what have they to teach us, that

Quote: If you ever moved to a new community and had to select a new church home, you know how difficult it is to examine and evaluate a church and its ministry. Imposing buildings may house dying or dead congregations, while modest structures might belong to virile assemblies on the march for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006

The church was dying and did not even know it.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  The greatest criticism of the Church today is that no one wants to persecute it: because there is nothing very much to persecute it about. -- George F. MacLeod, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 4.  This statement could be the story of the church that we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational