Sermons on Formality:

An Appropriate Reaction

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

Our freedom comes with a price. We are no longer our own. And the only appropriate response is to do what God wants from us in return.

Hostages have been much in the news these days, for good reason. The most horrific fate is that of the Israelis kidnapped in October 2023. Many have died; some are still in captivity. Only a merciful God can heal the wounds of the ones released. May that same merciful God bring about the release of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-23, Psalm 116:12-17, Amos 5:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024

Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Party! Invite All You Can Find Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

We prepare for the wedding feast of Jesus by getting dressed appropriately and inviting anyone we can find.

A Party! Invite Everyone You Can Find Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jim Luthy I. Who Do You Listen To? A. Protesters in Portland 1. Free Speech 2. No right to insist that others listen or agree B. Listening and agreeing with Jesus 1. Growing credibility among people 2. Ultimate sacrifice 3. Appointment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. They waited until Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit was outpoured. Some people have waited for months, even years to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, thinking they were being scriptural! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-12

America Must Choose

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jun 29, 2004

Just as Joshua confronted Israel, Christian Americans must Choose as did Israel - Will we committ?

We all face choices every day. Some choices are big and some are small. Some choices have only a limited effect while others may affect the course of our entire lives and the lives of others. Today as Americans, and as Christians we continue to be called to choose. The days of free choice are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building An Altar Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

God is looking for a people who will build an altar of worship. It is that concept that some captured my attention. In particular the place that the altar plays in Old Testament worship, and it’s accompanying challenge to you and I.

Egypt is synonymous of our world and it’s accompanying bondage. God’s desire for Israel was that they would be free from Egypt to worship him without constrain, that’s the story of Exodus. The first 2 commandments – EXODUS 20:1-6 Worship is that central affirmation of God in our lives, above ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12, Exodus 3:7-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Wash Yourself In The Jordan

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Go wash yourself in the Jordan

GO WASH YOURSELF SEVEN TIMES IN THE JORDAN. (2 KINGS 5:10) The story of Naaman the leper, recorded in 2 Kings 5, illustrates much about the work of God and our response to Him. v1 Naaman, a Syrian, was supposedly an enemy of Israel in the sense that he was not a Jew. He was highly regarded by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2014

Methods may change, but the message never will.

Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel March 16, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Methods may change, but the message never will. Focus Passage: Acts 15:1-6 Supplemental Passage: And He said to them, "Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Condition Is The Average Church Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 27, 2015

What is your Church like today in this evil world?

WHAT CONDITION IS THE AVERAGE CHURCH TODAY Revelation 2: 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Faith

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Sep 26, 2016

Abraham accounted righteous for his faith

Romans 4:1-25 Abraham was accounted righteous by his faith—not good works. Our righteousness is as filthy rags—Isa. 64:6. We are righteous only through the new birth—John 3:1-8; II Cor. 5:17. To be right with God, we must be right with our fellowman. Note Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Without God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

Christianity is a relationship not a religion.

RELIGION WITHOUT GOD II Timothy 3:1-5 I. WITHOUT CHRIST 1. Formality II Timothy 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof A skeleton has a form of man, but is dead! 2. Faithless Luke 18:8. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Will Not Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017

Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Prophecy And Discernment Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2015

All Christians are anointed with prophetic gifts by our baptismal anointing, but before speaking for God, we must also practice discernment of spirits.

Feast of St. John Neumann (January 5) Thirteen Days of Christmas Today St. John speaks to us of “testing the spirits.” In theological language, derived from St. Paul, this is the spiritual gift of discernment. Let’s talk about its exercise in the first century: in the churches ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Dress For Success Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We need to know how to dress as Christians

How To Dress For Success Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Say yes to the dress. Well, what should I wear? That all depends on the season, occasion, resources, style and preference. If you’re going to the prom – get a tux or formal. If you’re going to play a sport – dress accordingly. What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Against Hypocrisy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2019

A court case - with the people of God in the dock.

AGAINST HYPOCRISY. Psalm 50:1-8; Psalm 50:16-23. “A Psalm of Asaph,” reads the superscription. Asaph was a chief musician contemporary with King David (1 Chronicles 16:4-7). Asaph is also referred to as a ‘seer’ (2 Chronicles 29:30). Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational