Sermons on Fortitude:

The Church's Obligation To Its Elders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2022

1 Timothy 5:17-25 gives us practical instruction for the church's obligation to its elders.

Scripture Paul understood that there was a crisis of leadership in Ephesus. In chapter 4:1-5, Paul pointed out some of the distinctive emphases of the false teachers. In chapter 5:11-16, he focused on the younger widows who seemed to have fallen under the influence of the false teachers. Then in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Age With Sage

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 3, 2025

Psalm 71, Aging

AGE WITH SAGE: THE OLD MAN AND THE PSALM (PSALM 71) Less than three months before my retirement age in August this year (2025), I was asked to say a few words at a fellowship’s anniversary, so I told them my three golden quotes on future retirement I had shared with my good friend Hartman Cheng ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Try And Try Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003

Prayer Warriors, Part Three: Hezekiah’s Prayer

TRY AND TRY AGAIN (ISAIAH 38:1-20) A good friend sent me an introspective e-mail on his birthday: Dear Victor: Today is my big five O day. My life is in half time. Or maybe it has actually passed half time for a long time. Some of my friends went back to be with the Lord at ages like 37 or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership That Works!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 30, 2003

Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost.

Leadership that Works Thesis: Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost. Texts: Romans 12:1 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

• I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hanging On Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 17, 2003

GOD IS FOR US IN THE BATTLE

HANGING ON PART II: FACING YOUR DEMONS MARK 14:27-31/ LUKE 22: 31-34 NOVEMBER 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: During a Monday night football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants, one of the announcers observed that Walter Payton, the Bears’ running back, had accumulated over nine miles in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004

In the parable of the sower we have four different types of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Guarded Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004

We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

“…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Revelation Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2002

How Jesus reveals different things about himself and us as he reveals who the traitor would be.

The Revelation of Betrayal John 13: “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’ 19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-30, John 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Quid Pro Quo Or No?

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. What could be more natural in our relationships with others than the principle of retaliation? In its finest sense, this concept is understood to mean "If you are nice to me, then I will be nice to you;" or "If you'll scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." It is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

"Christ: Firstfruits"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 17, 2002

The harvest is already begun

For the past several decades, the study of ‘last things’ ~ the last days ~ has gotten a much sharper focus than it seems to have had in past decades and even centuries. There have been specific times in history when Christian circles have looked more closely at Biblical prophecies concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Orthodox

"Equating "Old,” With "Holy,” And "New” With "Unholy.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13 SECOND READING: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005

A challenge to invest four key traits into the life of one person this year.

When I was a Children’s Pastor I used to do something at the beginning of training seminars that I want us to do this morning. I want you to think back to your childhood and specifically to your early church experience. I know many of you attended Sunday School, VBS and other children’s activities ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible