Sermons on Fleshly Wisdom:

Does The Church Need A Revival?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018

To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 85:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017

Sermon processes three life principles drawn from the Parable of the Talents.

7-14-13 In 1967 a vibrant seventeen-year-old girl, named Joni Eareckson, dived into a Chesapeake Bay and hit bottom. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. How do you process an event like that in someone’s life? What do you do when you are the most capable, hardest worker at your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Hand Of The Lord In Scripture

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2017

The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

The Hand of the Lord in Scripture Exodus 9:1 - 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Study by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *This study grew out of a desire to better understand the hand of the Lord after I preached a message on Acts 11:21. There God's Word says, "the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of The Lord Is With Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2017

The Hand of the Lord is with us! 1. When we suffer. 2. When we are saved. 3. When we are separated. 4. When we are sent to new places in life. 5. When we spread the gospel.

The Hand of the Lord Is with Us! Acts 11:19-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *The Bible often talks about the Hand of the Lord. In the KJV, the phrase "hand of the Lord" is found 39 times, with 36 times in the Old Testament, and 3 in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Judging, We Are Judged Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2017

The Word cautions Christians against a judgemental attitude. When we imagine that we are judging others--even those we identify as "wicked sinners," we expose ourselves to the very judgements we pronounce.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.” [1] “We know” is an expression used ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Departure From The Faith (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 14, 2017

To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement 2. The Reformation Movement 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will be discussing the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 26, 2017

The Holy Spirit did not come because the believers prayed but because the day of Pentecost had come, the day appointed for the “birthday of the church.” He baptized the believers into one body,so that they had a living connection with their sovereign Head

June 10, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Coming of the Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2.1-2.4a Acts 2.1-2.4a (KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021 [Note: This message is only slightly adapted from what I had taught entitled “Our Story” when engaging this passage in a series in the Gospel of Luke. Both series called for teaching the text in its entirety ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Easter!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

An analysis of the of the subjects, signs, sayings, and the sightings of Our Risen Savior, will prayerfully move us beyond the historicity of Easter, and into the experience of the reality of Easter!

John 20 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on May 15, 2021

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes...

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes. The headline of an article published by WKYT in Kentucky reported that a study revealed increased suicide rates across the U.S, and mental health issues arose among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. * ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Peter Commentary —chapter 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Peter’s first epistle is addressed to Gentile believers among the dispersed (the scattered) of Israel. They have been released from the futile way of life they learned from their ancestors (1:18). Those who were at one time, not a people, had become nothing less than the people of God (2:10).

Tom Lowe 4/2/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 1 (KJV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Diwa Ng Pang-Unawa

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 23, 2020

Ang malaman ang kalooban ng Diyos at pakikipagkaibigan sa Diyos ay nangangailangan ng espirituwal na pang-unawa. O Panginoon, bigyan ninyo ako ng pang-unawa alinsunod sa inyong salita, at ako ay mabubuhay. Ang iyong pang-unawa ay hindi maaring maunawaan.

ANG DIWA NG PANG-UNAWA "Sapagka't sinasaliksik ng Espiritu ang lahat ng mga bagay, oo, ang malalalim na bagay ng Diyos. Sapagkat anong tao ang nakaaalam ng mga bagay ng tao maliban sa espiritu ng tao na nasa kanya? Gayon pa man walang nakaaalam ng mga bagay ng Diyos maliban sa Espiritu ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:34, Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Civil Disobedience: When Does It Become Necessary Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Nov 4, 2020

To mask or not to mask...hmmm.

Sometimes, within the Lord's Church, faithful followers disagree. In fact, there are times when folks in the Body of Christ, who genuinely enjoy solid, wonderful, fellowship, disagree. On matters of prime importance--the essentials* of our faith--these folks stand with complete agenda harmony. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

No Middle Ground

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 4: 1 – 23

Nehemiah 4: 1 – 23 No Middle Ground 4 But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist