Sermons on Foolishess Of Preaching:

An Outline Of Acts 5:1-11

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 5, 2021

Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of land and gave part of the money to the apostles. But there was something not quite right about this and it became clear very quickly. This is another outline from a mini-series on Acts I preached several years ago.

Introduction: the early church faced a significant problem: taking care of new converts and their needs. The last verses of Acts 4 describe how people sold things they owned and gave the money to the apostles to help meet these needs. Barnabas, a Levite of Cyprus, even sold a piece of land and gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Gnana Raj on Sep 4, 2021

Genesis 5 contains a genealogy. As Christians, how can we understand and preach this passage christologically? If Jesus said the Scripture speaks of Him, and this stands as part of the inspired scripture, how can we discern its Christological significance?

INTRODUCTION Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. It’s a blessing to worship with you and share from God’s word. Few weeks ago, the chaplain contacted me to sign me for preaching. Since he called me, I’ve been thinking about what to preach. It’s around the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

The Victory Of Christ's Return (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 8, 2023

It is important that we remember that our hope is not in a better world or in fixing the world, our hope is found in the imminent return of Jesus Christ and our desire is that the gospel is preached so that all who hear will come to a saving faith in Him.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Over the last few years, it has become obvious that there was a significant spiritual shift that happened in our world. Prior to COVID-19, most churches were preoccupied with entertaining the saints and growing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For The Elect Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 1, 2022

To establish God’s plan for the elect: was formulated before the foundation of the world; manifested in due times (the dispensation of grace); revealed unto the apostles, and preached unto the world. This lesson refutes Calvin's theory of predestination.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God’s plan for the elect Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “God’s Plan for the Elect." This will become the fourteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 3:1-7, Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Am I Send Me

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 12, 2022

Are you willing to go when the Lord asks? Even when you know the job is hard? Would you go to preach to people who never wanted to hear you in the first place? That is exactly what Isaiah did.

Send Me 30 May 2021 Richardson The truth hurts! Actually it really does. It’s documented that the truth hurts when it’s something you don’t want to hear. I read a really interesting article about how psychologists first studied this. In the early 50’s, Dorothy Martin, a Chicago homemaker ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-9, Isaiah 30:9-11, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Other

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Extraordinary Commission (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 25, 2025

Jesus gave His disciples a commission to go and preach; to not only do good deeds, but use words. He would provide them food, clothing, and shelter for their journey, and the Spirit would guide them to those receptive to the gospel.

I have entitled our sermon this morning, “An Extraordinary Commission,” and this will be Part 2. The word “extra-ordinary” means “outside, above and beyond the ordinary,” which is what we saw in our last message, when Jesus gave His disciples “power over unclean spirits” (Matthew 10:1); and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7, Matthew 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

I purposely decided to preach on the topic of God’s love at the end of this series because love is an essential attribute of God, the capstone of His personality. Having said that, I feel overwhelmed and challenged by the task of trying to put into words

Our Loving God I know I got a lot of mileage last week out of turning 40 but I thought I’d begin this morning with a story about what happened when a young couple invited their aging pastor over for Sunday dinner. While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Radiant Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon 3 on 1 Corinthians. This was written and preached by Steve Higgs, Associate Minister, MCC Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it….

Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it…. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings during that moment. We’ll take a little poll at the end of this. a. I feel an overwhelming desire to make a smart comment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only The Loved Can Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

Sermon preached to address atmosphere of crisis we experienced when our Assistant Pastor resigned after a short tenure. This sermon interprets the departure as a godsend, in that it stirs us to re-examine our stewardship, our faith, and our direction, an

Some things cannot be explained; they can only be experienced. Music, for example. How could I possibly do justice to music by talking to you about frequencies, rhythm patterns, tone qualities? I couldn’t. But I can play music for you, so that you can experience it. I can sit at the keyboard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Maturity. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon that uses two childrens word pictures - pooh bear and Alice in Wonderland - to discus how Hebrews chapter 6 can point us towards maturity. This sermon is rather long and I only used a portion of it when preaching.

Destination Maturity!!!!!!!!!! Here is Pooh Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is another way, if only he could stop bumping for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Roles Of The King In Our Lives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 20, 2003

In preaching and praying Jesus and the scriptures give us a picture of the roles of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Here are a few guidelines for allowing the King of our hearts to rule through all aspects of His kingdom, His power and glory in o

Roles of the King in Our Lives - Matt 6:9,10 Jesus taught us to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." In preaching and praying Jesus and the scriptures give us a picture of the roles of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Here are a few guidelines for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

I wound up preaching this in parts. The new believers in Christ often struggle with attacks from the enemy. I have found this message to be a reminder to me that no one is exempt from them but we do have authority over him.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Introduction: Two weeks ago on Sunday Night I started this message. We shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-11, Ephesians 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal