Sermons on Fringes:

No Paycheck On Wednesday - James 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

How to synchronize the clock of your expectations with divine providence.

James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

Looking For Loopholes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 25: 1 – 55

Leviticus 25: 1 – 55 Looking for loopholes 25 And the LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you come into the land which I give you, then the land shall keep a Sabbath to the LORD. 3 Six years you shall sow your field, and six years ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Judging, We Are Judged Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2017

The Word cautions Christians against a judgemental attitude. When we imagine that we are judging others--even those we identify as "wicked sinners," we expose ourselves to the very judgements we pronounce.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.” [1] “We know” is an expression used ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Angry Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

A sermon to help give wisdom to know when it’s okay just to be really upset with corruption and injustice.

The first question is what are you doing here tonight? Like why are you here? Honestly. Think about that. For some of you that have gone to church for a long time, you may have not asked that question in a good season. Why are you here? Why do you come? What is your motive? What is it you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women In Ministry Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 17, 2015

Oh how things have changed. Oh how far we have veered off course. The church has copied the world's program for women and is not the better for it.

ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 42. Rise Up, Men of God! I’m a Man and happy about it. “Proud” is not a politically acceptable word in the church, so I will stay with “happy.” Or satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. In other words, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 34 - Caveat On Depravity - The Rape Of Dinah Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2017

Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners. How do we respond to the cultural depravity around us when it touches our lives?

Genesis 34 – CAVEAT ON DEPRAVITY Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows but openly parades in the streets in the guise of normality. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners but carry knives and guns and bombs shouting out their chanted slogans in the guise of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of Babylon The Great Proclaimed And Mourned Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2018

A CLOSE-UP OF BABYLON'S JUDGMENT 1. The announcement of her fall (Revelation 18:1-8). 2. Consequences of her fall for the world (Revelation 18:9-20). 3. The finality of her doom (Revelation 18:21-24).

Book of Revelation Commentary By: Tom Lowe Date: 7/13/17 Topic # IV: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST ROME (12:1-19:21) Subtopic C: THE FALL OF BABYLON, THE HARLOT (17:1-19:10) Lesson: IV.C.3?The fall of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus, the bridegroom.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 07 – The Bridegroom; Date: 28 February 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Bridegroom What does it feel like to fall in love? How strong and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

A look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2019

The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell.

Tom Lowe 6/25/19 If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Introduction The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Charity's Preeminence

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 4, 2020

To establish the preeminence, potentials, and the permanence of charity (love). Charity must hold first place and influence all that we do in word and deed unto God, the Lord, and all people. Without charity, we make nothing, are nothing, and profiteth in nothing.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Charity's Preeminence 2. Charity's Potentials 3. Charity's Permanence Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Charity's Preeminence." Paul wrote to the church at Corinth regarding: "The Preeminence of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 4:11-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew Part 4 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2025

Notes by biblegateway.com

Matthew 13: Are we just dust in the wind? 1. INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Matthew was the son of Alphaeus, and was a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman government. Just as the IRS is not our favorite agency to deal with, so others probably despised Matthew. He gave a large reception for ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Keys To Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014

The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational