Sermons on Family Of God:

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Sticks, Stones And Words

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

How Jesus Exemplified The Answer To Life's Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Doubting Thomas once said to Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you  are going, so how can we know the way?" Instead of engaging in  philosophical or theological discussions Jesus used His life as the  answer to one of life's most perplexing problems when He answered and  said, "I am the way and

1. Doubting Thomas once said to Jesus, "Lord, we don't know where you  are going, so how can we know the way?" Instead of engaging in  philosophical or theological discussions Jesus used His life as the  answer to one of life's most perplexing problems when He answered and  said, "I am the way and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fight Back

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 4, 2005

This is about revenge.

The Sermon on the Mount contains many tough sayings. He said that adultery was more than just an act; it was a thought. He said that someone who was angry was also a murderer. Isaiah talked about a world turned upside down. Now Jesus is doing just that. Read Matthew 5:38-42. This is a hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Work Of The Church

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This outline demonstrates how the local church is to impact the world.

The Work Of The Church John 4:1-43 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Money Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

money is the primary way we judge so many things

"I’ll never be happy. I believe I’ll die alone. I would want it that way. I’ve been a loner all my life with my secrets and my pain. I’m really lost, but I’m trying to find myself. I just want to escape. I’m really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a missionary. I think I could do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Establishes His Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 25:The Great Commission - Jesus establishes His authority and sets things straight.

The Great Commission Part 25 – Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Marriage Feast Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – Lynnette ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Be More In Me Than Me

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Sep 8, 2008

To go we have to follow. To follow we have to die. Anyone seen carrying his cross, it was clear he was on his way to die. This word picture describes dying to personal pursuits and following Him completely. This is the key to a successful spiritual life

A person’s last words are very important to us. We listen very carefully to every word. We seek to understand more of Jesus and to learn what He taught His disciples and what that means for us today. Today, let’s take a look at Jesus’ lasts words written for our instruction. Matt. 28:19 We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ideal Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009

Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Risen Christ Is Right Behind You

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 17, 2008

In the most difficult times, the risen Jesus is there for you.

Mary is at the entrance of the tomb. She stands in the doorway between the place of the living and the dead. She has been there before – no doubt following the two men who had laid his body there on the Friday. She had come close enough this morning to know that the grave had been disturbed, the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

The Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 22, 2008

The thing that sets Christianity apart from the religions of the world is that Jesus rose from the dead, and He is alive forever. There are some things that we see about Jesus in the resurrection account, that serve to confirm what He had already been de

The thing that sets Christianity apart from the religions of the world is that Jesus rose from the dead, and He is alive forever. There are some things that we see about Jesus in the resurrection account, that serve to confirm what He had already been demonstrating to those who followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Landmine Of Anger Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2010

This series is based on Charles Stanley’s book "Landmines". The two messages on SC are two landmines which Dr. Stanley did not include. I highly recommend readding his book.

Landmine of Anger Ephesians 4:25-31 * Landmines! Who among us would knowingly walk into a field of landmines? Without the proper training, probably no one would. When we see or hear the word landmine, we know that to activate one is to cause untold havoc. * The landmine tonight is the landmine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Conclusion Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Conclusion of messages on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Closing Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Mount: Criticism And Judging Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Messages about criticism and judging from the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Closing Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God