Sermons on Formality:

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 14: Christianity And Slavery

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 29, 2022

How does a church consisting of people who have been freed in Christ deal with slavery?

Christianity and Slavery 1 Peter 2:18-20 Introduction In the last study, we discussed the obligation to submit to lawful secular authority at all levels from the king on down. The Church was not to rebel against this authority as all authority comes from God. We are to model good conduct in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If My People

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon given at a community service asking if we are indeed HIS people.

If My People Community Service- 2023 CCCAG 8-20-23 Scripture- 2 Chron 7:13-14 Good morning! It’s great to be back here speaking to all of you, and love it that we have a moment every year where we can come together and celebrate our savior together. Today I want to talk to you about a scripture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

‘woman, Behold Your Son. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2021

Of the four gospel writers, John is the only one who records Mary's presence at the cross. It would be expected that Jesus' mother be in Jerusalem at Passover .

‘Woman, behold your son. John 19: 26-27 " Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Dear woman, here is your ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vital Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015

Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David The Judge: Justice In A Messy World Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 28, 2024

Many people see David as a failure as a judge. But the world of David's time was a messy place. There were reasons why David couldn't do all that he would have liked to do or, we might think, should have done. The Bible doesn't see David as a failure as a judge.

We’re coming towards the end of our series, ‘Learning from David’. Last week, we looked at David the king. We saw that in the Bible, the foundation of God’s throne is righteousness and justice. I suggested that if righteousness and justice are the foundation of GOD’S throne – the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

Are the days of great revivals over with? Could be for you.

REVIVAL ARE THE DAYS OF GREAT REVIVALS OVER WITH? ARE SERVICES WHERE WAVES OF GOD’S GLORY PASSING THROUGH THE HOUSE OF GOD OVER? I STILL BELIEVE WE ARE SERVING A GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE. IN FACT WE OUGHT TO BE HAVING GREATER REVIVALS TODAY THAN WE’VE EVER HAD. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Know Where Your God Is? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

WE CAN BLESS THE LORD FOR HIS BLESSINGS BECAUSE: OUR GOD IS IN THE HEAVENS AND HE DOES WHATEVER HE PLEASES

BIG IDEA: WE CAN BLESS THE LORD FOR HIS BLESSINGS BECAUSE: OUR GOD IS IN THE HEAVENS AND HE DOES WHATEVER HE PLEASES INTRODUCTION: Often we live as if we are lost, stumbling around, powerless, overwhelmed by the world around us. Part of our problem is we have forgotten where our God is. In this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

“Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Mennonite

Which Chair Do You Sit In?

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Committment

WHICH CHAIR DO YOU SIT IN? Text: Psalm 1 As Christians, we sit in one of three chairs: 1. Commitment; 2 . Compromise 3. Conflict! When we look at Our Country, Our Church, or Individual Christians… we see them sliding backwards. What began with Godliness is sliding to Godlessness! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000

This sermon examines the profound topic of The Meaning of Life from a wordly and then Godly perspective to bring the listener to a point of clarity in their life's meaning and purpose.

The Meaning of Life To begin our discussion of the meaning of life, we began with life's end, death. Bill Moyers, the famous commentator who spoke at SMU during the week, quoted on death: "Each night when we pitch our tent, we are one day's walk closer to our final destination." "Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use Ordinary People

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

By most traditional standards she was a prude.

By most traditional standards she was a prude. She was a conservative fundamentalist. Those are not very popular today. She championed family values. She opposed abortion and was not afraid to voice her opposition. "Yet for from being lampooned by the secular media she was hailed in life and death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

A Lesson On Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men.

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as "FATHER'S DAY." a. We want to honor FATHERS today. b. Biblical basis ..................... Eph. 6:1-4. c. Typical Father's Day sermon: 1) Directed toward Fathers and designed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Is It Obvious?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 15, 2006

When you’ve been spending time with Jesus, it is obvious to all who come in contact with you.

Background  Jesus had resurrected and ascended  The Holy Spirit had come  Peter had preached boldly and many had responded to the message of Christ  Peter and John had healed a lame man and then proclaimed the message of Jesus Acts 4:5-7 (NLT) The next day the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2008

God’s faithfulness to us in Christ Jesus should be center of our desire to be faithful to God.

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / God Is Faithful Intro: The formality of letter writing hasn’t changed much since the time of Paul. The Greek format was: salutation, signature, body of the letter, date. Paul, however, added a little something to the beginning of most of his letters. He added a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed