Sermons on Fringe Benefits:

Were The Offices Of Apostle And Prophet Intended To Be On-Going?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Kingdom Now / Five-Fold Ministry / Apostolic-Prophetic movement teaching and the Authority and Gifting of Every Born-Again Christian

Jesus dwells in every Born-Again Christian, and they have complete access to the fullness of God. He is as He has always been, and as He will always be (See Hebrews 13:8). The supernatural gifts and governmental authority have been given to every Christian to edify and perfect them as needed at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, Jeremiah 23:30-40, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 3:2, Acts 1:20-26, 2 Peter 1:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 2 John 1:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Unless we understand the sovereignty of God, we can’t fully trust Him. This sermon takes an indepth look at the plan of God and His purpose for each of our lives.

The Sovereignty of God Note: This message builds on Part 1 (Spiritual Warfare). I feel it is important to read Spiritual Warfare first in order to understand the perspective of this message. Today there is a growing departure from the historic Christian doctrine. A tragic product of this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, John 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ, And You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2007

Encouragement for Christians who wonder what their role is in the church of the Living God.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:27 THE BODY OF CHRIST, AND YOU “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Many Christians know what the Bible teaches, but this knowledge does not necessarily mean that we who bear the Name of the Master eagerly embrace the instruction of the Word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

The Blessing of taking part in the first resurrection is that Satan has no control over us anymore – when we respond to Jesus’ words of life Satan loses us to Jesus Kingdom! Satan despises Jesus because he keeps snatching people back to life that he has w

Sermon 6 in the series, “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Introduction: Today is Halloween a time which relishes in the emotion of fear and the act of scarring other people. This day celebrates death and the things associated with its torment. It is not known as a day that is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve - What If There Was No Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

Worship Set - December 24 Christmas Eve Service Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Joy to the World (A) How Great Our Joy (A) Emmanuel/His Name is Called(A) Pastor Mike “Merry Christmas” Music/scripture reading (Pastor Mike and Kathy and singers/musicians) Kathy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022

A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Other

How To Use Money Wisely Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 16:1-10.

Luke Series #72 July 14, 2002 Title: How to Use Money Wisely Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 16 of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Servant

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000

Sermon Outline on being a Humble Servant

HUMBLE SERVANTS GAL. 5:16; PHIL. 2:3-4 I. Intro. There was once a lion who was very proud of his mastery over the rest of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure that the other animals knew that he was king of the jungle. He was so sure of himself that he by passed the smaller ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

Oh, Rats!

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

The ’rats’ that eat us up

Here is a brief news item I ran across this week on the internet: “In July, the town council in Peru, Vt., ordered Roland Williams out of his house for a month while authorities cleaned the place up. Williams had been purchasing large quantities of dog food and cola every day to feed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:21-23

Denomination: Orthodox

An Example Of Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 19, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to demonstrate that Paul intended 1 Corinthians 9 as a personal example of the point that he made in chapter 8. That point being that Christians are to give up their rights for the cause of others and to demonstrate love.

1 Corinthians An Example of Love 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 March 23, 2003 Intro: A. [If Sermon Offends Thee] A preacher came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He replied that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and cut his face. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need The Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

A sermon reminding us how much we need the church to enhance our growth for the Lord and to enhance the harvest for His kingdom.

There is a golf course in Phoenix, Arizona. They cater to you as if you were a king. It is not open to just anyone, though. Before you can play that course, you have to become a member. There is a big store in Tulsa called SAM’S CLUB that has just about everything you can desire, and it is all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21

Denomination: *other

Joy In The Christian Life -- Digesting The Skim

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

PLACE "CHILDREN’S CHAT CHAIR" DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF PULPIT I have placed my "Children’s Chat Chair’ directly down in front today - Because I know something about my message - That I want to make sure everyone else knows - I hope my sermon raises some challenging questions today - I hope God uses ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 4

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 4 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

It was either the spring of 1968 or 1969 because at the time my mom was teaching kindergarten at a church about a half-mile from our home for two years before it went into our public school system in 1970. But it was spring because it was also baseball season. Now normally we would play either in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God