Sermons on Fourth Century:

Spiritual Resources Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the resources God has made available to help us in this new life.

When we last left off in Romans, Paul had painted a dismal picture of the reality we all face. Although we want so badly to do the right thing, each time we try we fail miserably. At the end of verse 24, Paul desperately cries out for freedom. The question is, “What is freedom and how do we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would John Wesley Say?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 1, 2024

Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last two-and-a-half decades, church membership has declined from 69% to 48%. This schism, this people leaving Protestant denominations, has a direct correlation with politics issues.

Title: What would John Wesley say? Specific purpose: to tackle the schism in major Protestant denominations Scriptures: Galatians 3:28, Romans 1:26-28, Acts 26:17-18, Matthew 5:18 Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Romans 1:26-28, Acts 26:17-18, Matthew 5:18

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 9, 2021

Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, who is referred to now by the modern-day name, Santa Claus.

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Recapturing the Heart of the True Saint Nicholas Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, whom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keeping The Vision Of Jesus” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 29, 2022

The mysterious Watergate informant known as “Deep Throat” told reporters: “Follow the money,” He was right The 1st century church learned: not “follow the money” but “Follow the Holy Spirit”. The Holy Spirit directed Paul to Philippi. Who are you inviting into your home? Like Lydia?

In Jesus Holy Name October 3, 2022 Text: Acts16:6-9, 13-14 Redeemer Lutheran “Keeping the Vision of Jesus” The mysterious Watergate informant known as “Deep Throat” told reporters Woodward and Bernstein: “Follow the money,” He was right The same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-14, Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

#4- The Victory In Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 22, 2003

Fourth in David Mains’ series on John. Everyone responds to their conversion experience differently. Some lift their arms like Rocky Balboa climbing the stairs to the strains of “Gonna Fly Now!” Others weep like Mary who tearfully went to the tomb loo

In 1976 the news story of the year was the death of China’s leader Mao Zedong. In the Montreal, Olympics that year fourteen year old and 86 pound Nadia Comaneci of Romania scored seven perfect 10’s. Then there was a major uprising in Soweto, South Africa, when police fired on a peaceful march of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved By Grace, Changed By Grace - Repentance, Faith, And The Life That Follows Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

“How can a sinful person be made right with a holy God?” That question sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not theoretical. It is personal. It is eternal.

Saved by Grace, Changed by Grace - Repentance, Faith, and the Life that Follows Introduction – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Answer There are many important questions in life. What career will I choose? Who will I marry? Where will I live? But none compare to this one: “How can a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025

Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 9:23, Revelation 7:9, Romans 6:4, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Hearing To Holy Living: When The Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

There is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God week after week, nodding politely, agreeing inwardly… and then walking out unchanged.

From Hearing to Holy Living: When the Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Introduction: The Most Dangerous Place in Church Church, there is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 119:105, John 14:15, James 2:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preach The Word: Faithful Disciples In A Faithless Age - 2 Timothy 4:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2026

We live in a noisy world. Opinions are endless, truth feels negotiable, and people are searching for voices that confirm what they already believe rather than challenge them toward holiness. Yet into that confusion comes a command from the Apostle Paul .

Preach the Word: Faithful Disciples in a Faithless Age - 2 Timothy 4:2 (NLT) Introduction: A Charge That Echoes Through the Ages We live in a noisy world. Opinions are endless, truth feels negotiable, and people are searching for voices that confirm what they already believe rather than challenge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship And The Promise Of God - Luke 1:45 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

Mary, a young virgin from an obscure village, received a divine promise that seemed impossible. She would carry the Son of God. And Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared a powerful truth—a truth for every disciple of Jesus today.

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship and the Promise of God - Luke 1:45 Introduction – Faith That Transforms Obedience Have you ever received a promise that seemed impossible? Perhaps a doctor gave a grim diagnosis. Perhaps your bank balance whispered fear instead of hope. Perhaps your past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45, Hebrews 11:1, Numbers 23:19, Luke 1:38, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed To Be Different

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 22, 2004

True happiness is found in living for God.

BLESSED TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 5:7-12 S: Holiness C: Living for God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TRUE HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN LIVING FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 5:7-12 that when we demonstrate four qualities, our lives will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Plugged In To Support God's Work? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

After almost a century of exile, the Jews returned to find Jerusalem in ruins. They were spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a great story of how they plugged in to what God had for them. Giving an offering was an important step in getting plugged in.

Are You Plugged in to Support God’s Work? Ezra 3:5-7 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Before I get started, I just remembered we are taking some friends out to lunch, and I’m out of cash. Can anyone help me? ... Will you loan me some money for lunch? “How much do you need?” How much do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The False Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004

Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ