Sermons on Framework:

Informed Grief Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 19, 2019

Paul deals with the pastoral situation of the Thessalonians who are grieving without hope. His response is not to focus on end-times theology, but to fill in the missing gap of knowledge with the hope that is in Christ.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Informed Grief Let’s open our Bible to our text and read. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This is the verse in this section which quickly gets all the attention. After that, we who are still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Sixth in a series on the characteristics of God as our loving Father. This message has to do with the fact that God is there to provide wisdom for life.

“The Wisdom/Counsel Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 6) Review Dads play a vital role in our development. Many of the talents or traumas we have today stem from our interaction with our fathers. Scripture employs the image of a father as one way to explain God’s relationship to His creation. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gospel According To Hgtv PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

Explores our divine design, purpose, and potential as fearlessly and wonderfully made creations of God, encouraging us to live in awareness of His love.

Greetings, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you once again in the presence of our loving God, ready to immerse ourselves in His Word and His wisdom. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Not to merely pass the time, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Topics: Holy Ghost, Change, Anyone

Passionate Outreach

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

A message on Outreach and the Great Commission

PASSIONATE OUTREACH Acts 2:27-32 INTRO: The church more than any other institution in the world does not exist solely for the sake of its membership. Do we want to be a comfortable church or a Great Commission church? The church exists to be the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Joy Stealers"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003

Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

“JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Good Church Member?

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 23, 2013

This sermon was used on a Membership Sunday.

What Makes a Good Church Member? Acts 2:46,47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cosmos Promotes Universal Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 24, 2014

Cosmos Promotes Universal Deception

The deputy editor of USA Today reflecting upon the update of the series Cosmos remarked, “Carl Sagan fought pseudoscience with a smile and wide-eyed wonder. One of the taglines from the series was 'The Cosmos is all there was, is, or ever will be'.” That famous catchphrase is itself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justification Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Justification

SO GREAT A SALVATION - JUSTIFICATION. The result of propitiation is justification. I. Definition. A. Secular Definition - justifying an innocent man who was initially thought guilty. B. Cultural Definition - Greeks used it for a wicked king who justified his outrageous acts. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Homilists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2016

Please pray for us, to get to the point, stay positive, find a practical application of the Gospel and know when to shut up and get on with the real celebration.

Thursday of 14th Week in Course A few years ago I discovered a lot of he humor in the OT. Most of us missed that growing up because we were being taught how to be accepted in society, and some forms of humor were considered too gross to even recognize, let alone emulate. Here we have one we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19

Denomination: Catholic

Why Study Philosophy?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2015

Why Study Philosophy?

Because of its reputation as an esoteric field thanks to areas within the broader discipline concerned with matters barely connected with everyday life, many ask, “Why study philosophy?” when confronted with the subject. Related to this are concerns and reservations raised by many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anchored In Eternity: Preaching The Unchanging Truth In A Changing World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 31, 2025

This sermon explores how we can hold fast to truth in a world of flux.

Introduction: The Tide of Change We live in a world of relentless transformation. Technology reshapes how we connect, cultural norms shift like sand, and moral frameworks are rewritten overnight. What was accepted yesterday is questioned today, and what is celebrated today may be condemned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Way To Love God And Each Other

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

The only way we can fulfill the two greatest commands is through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

John 14:25-27 (Those been away, didn’t want to get too far ahead, waited for you!) Want to make sure we pick the bones of this chicken clean. Been looking at Purpose Driven Life, Warren deals with the five purposes God calls us to, what defines us, what drives us, what our passions should be. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25

Denomination: Brethren

Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021

Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

A Little While Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Path To Blessing And Happiness (Psalm 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

If you lack joy, and happiness, and prosperity in life, look at your feet.

What are the first things you should teach new Christians? What is it, that they most need to know, now? Maybe, we'd answer this question by turning to Hebrews 6:1-2: 6 Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, Galatians 6:8-9, Romans 8:12-13, Psalm 1:1-6