Sermons on First Week:

Seeing The Missionary In Each Of Us. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 18, 2013

This passages explores the first deliberate missionary act of Paul and Barnabas, and that the pattern they set is appropriate for us as missionaries of the Great Commission.

SEEING THE MISSIONARY IN EACH OF US. ACTS 13:4-12 THE TWO OF THEM, SENT ON THEIR WAY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WENT DOWN TO SELEUCIA AND SAILED FROM THERE TO CYPRUS. 5  WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT SALAMIS, THEY PROCLAIMED THE WORD OF GOD IN THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUES. JOHN WAS WITH THEM AS THEIR HELPER. 6  THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012

The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wall Are We Teachable?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 18, 2017

Runners when they first start the hit something call the wall. I think Christians can hit a wall as well

The Wall Are we Teachable? 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. In endurance sports ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Blessing In Surrendering

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

Before it even crossed our mind to surrender to God, He first loved us, by dying on the cross for our sins.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, surrender is an act of yielding or resigning your life or the possession of something into the power of another; to give up or to yield to the influence, passion, or power of another. I PARTLY DISAGREE. IN SURRENDERING TO GOD, IT IS TRUE THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting 101 Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

In order to relate to our children we must first look at how God relates to us as our heavenly Father.

CONFESS AND BELIEVE Romans 10:9 According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian couple ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015

This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Resurrection Prove (Easter Message)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body.

What Does the Resurrection Prove (Easter Message) Matt. 28.5-7 March 27, 2016 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Introduction: 1 On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body. a Matthew 28:5-7 (NASB) 5 The angel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012

The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Matthew - The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Jan 22, 2019

The first book of the New-Testament, The Gospel of Matthew was written by Matthew – The Sinner a.k.a. Matthew - The Tax Collector.

When we turn to Matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the Christian faith, for, in it, we have the fullest and the most systematic account of the life and the teachings of Jesus. - William Barclay INTRODUCTION Mathew 9:9-13 Often we dwell on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Matt Unger on Oct 3, 2018

Based on John 13:34-35, if we are to love like Jesus, we first need to be rooted in his love

• What do you want to be known for in your life? • The answer to that question probably changes as your life changes - when you’re younger - maybe sports - or school - or social circle - As you get older you want to be recognized for your job - maybe later it’s how much money and stuff you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 3:14-19, 1 John 4:7-11

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7a Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 15, 2018

Part 7A - Introduction to the functions in the first-century church and how the earliest Christians were empowered to perform them.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, John 16:12-14, Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Unveiling Or Uncovered"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016

Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

“Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Because Of Christmas

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS Matthew 1:21-23 Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life. I. GOD WITH US! Matthew 1:23. …and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 22, 2016

Whenever, whenever, whenever you go to God for prayer, He says, ‘first forgive and then come to me.’

Whenever…. Mark 11:25"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.” I got to go word by word, I don’t want to skirt a word and thereby miss what Jesus is trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

First in a series about the Parables of Jesus, this sermon three-point expository sermon focuses on the sheep that was lost, loved, and lauded.

PARABLES OF JESUS: THE LOST SHEEP Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/2/14 Among the many metaphors used throughout the Bible to describe God’s relationship with people, one of the most common is a Shepherd and his sheep. David first wrote “The Lord is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Christian Church