Sermons on Formality:

Boaz - A Righteous Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 29, 2001

Faith is a combinatin of waiting for God and using initiative to bring about God’s will.

It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled out of his driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed because of typical Melbourne driving rain, and headed for church. But as he turned into the main road he saw ahead of him three bedraggled figures huddled under a single umbrella ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Scriptures On Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 28, 2001

Scriptures along with sinners prayer

Scriptures On Salvation John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. John 6:47 a [believeth on me] This expresses an act and a continued process. It could not be that one act of faith and no more will save the soul (Luke 8:13; 1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Tim. 4:1; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Let’s look at what some of God’s Word has to say about God’s people gathering together.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As you travel to visit relatives or to enjoy a well-earned vacation, do you make a habit of attending church on Sunday wherever you are? I certainly hope that you do. I hope that you haven’t somehow adopted the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God gives the Lord’s Supper both to proclaim the reality of an alternative community and to produce it.

Scripture Introduction [Teri’s and Shelley’s stories from the chapter, “The Crisis of Loneliness,” in Anderson, Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope.] Teri and Shelley are typical 30-something adults. Teri was surrounded by friends in high school and college, but her network of friends began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Active, But Not Alive

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

Larn from Jesus’ description of the church at Sardis what makes a church a DEAD CHURCH...

Active But Not Alive I. Glad To Be Here... Praise the Lord!!! How many in here this morning are glad to be in the house of the Lord? In Psa 122:1 David said... I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to be here this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

What About The Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

(based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Set Up

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2006

We can adjust to the change God brings.

A SET UP Acts 6.8-15 S: New Covenant C: Adapting to Change Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN ADJUST TO THE CHANGE GOD BRINGS. Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a person of faith, like Stephen – a man of character and courage. • Adjust yourself, adjust your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believing God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

“Do you know what God wants?” He wants to be believed. I could have learned that lesson earlier if I had paid attention to the response of the Ninevites to Jonah’s preaching.

Jonah 3:1-9 Believing God 11/9/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction I can remember the moment when I learned one of my most significant spiritual lessons. I was sitting on the pulpit platform at Tenth Presbyterian Church. James Boice was preaching. He asked the question, “Do you know what God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women, Worship, And Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

We consider the role of women in worship and the church.

Introduction We now close up the section about worship. Our passage leads us to consider the role of women in worship and the church. Text As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Marriage Made Heaven? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 30, 2019

The Old Testament tale of a Love story in which Yahweh, as a spiritual husband, pledges himself in marriage to the nation of Israel. The wedding, recorded in Exodus 19 and 24, takes place at Mount Sinai following Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 1: A Marriage made in Heaven? We often refer to the Old Testament scriptures as falling into the category of the 'Old Covenant'. In their turn, the New Testament scriptures are, more properly, referred to as the 'New Covenant' (Jer.31:31; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:8, Ruth 3:9, Exodus 21:10-11, Exodus 20:4-8, Exodus 24:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon 7 - The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2025

It is hard to have an impact on people if we don't have a relationship with them. Jesus, Matthew and Paul show us how to have a spiritual impact through relationships.

Introduction: A. One day a rabbi and a priest got into a head on collision with each other. 1. The damage to both cars was considerable, but amazingly neither of the clerics was hurt. 2. After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi saw the priest’s collar and said, “I see that you’re a priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 5:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addressing Sin In The Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Strife That Stole Christmas

Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 11, 2023

The devil is after something God created the most and is trying to destroy it while we are looking the other way.

Man, is it not easy to get lost in the world view of Christmas, the presents, traditions, the hustle and bustle. The busy malls, the bony music, and Mariah Carey music fill everywhere. I wonder if you can relate to this video because I believe that sometimes, even for us, we miss what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Third in series. When we see God we are overwhelmed with praise, and our praise can shape our character.

"In Christ" "I Saw The Lord" Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: John F. Kennedy Man like no other Youngest ever elected to his office Youngest to leave (to be assassinated) Span of 2 yrs 9 mos Forever changed our perception about ourselves and our world. His were the days of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness