Sermons on Genuineness:

O Come Let Us Worship

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014

In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James contrasts two kinds of wisdom.

Most of us probably know some people whose lives always seem to be in chaos and disorder. It seems like they are always just moving from one crisis to the next. And we also know other people who face equally difficult circumstances and yet have lives that are peaceful. As we continue our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Uprooting Bitter Roots 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues our exploration of the second deadly virus Hebrews instructs the look our for in the family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life pursuits. 1. Guard against anyone falling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

The Meaning Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024

This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024

The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Worth Of A Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 16, 2002

A man’s role is to be: 1. A man of character. 2. A man of consistency. 3. A man of authenticity.

In the news this week, Rev. Rebecca Ann Steen has applied to return to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church. She has been on leave of absence since 1999 from the Baltimore-Washington Conference after serving for 17 years as a pastor. But her application for appointment has been ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"If, Then, But, Therefore"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 4, 2003

An exposition of Psalm 124 focusing on God’s covenantal goodness.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, TX www.st-andrew.com “If, Then, But, Therefore” The Text: Psalm 124 The Text Summary: Because God has been His people’s provider, helper, and deliverer from all their woes, they should respond to Him by a confident trust and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting Sober For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealers and dead beat parents. He came for mass murders and terrorists as well as nice people like you and me.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray the last verses of Psalm 139. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Minister's God-Given Goal – Part 2 Of 3

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 12, 2006

Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin.

The Minister’s God-given Goal – Part 2 Matthew 28:16:20 Biblically speaking, a disciple is a sincere believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, one who is abiding in His Word and consequently being set free from sin. A disciple is one who is learning to obey all of Christ’s commandments, and one who loves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

Rejoicing Through Adversity Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Where and how can we rejoice through adverstity

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Giving - Christian Confusion

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 5, 2009

When it comes to Christian Giving we are misinformed, confused, and have mixed emotions. This is a basic look at Christian Giving.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Message: Christian Giving - Christian Confusion Anthony Perry Jr. Every Sunday I grab two little golden plates and I walk to the center aisle as I say, “It is time to receive our tithes and offerings.” What is a tithe? What is an offering? Are we required to give? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Why Am I Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why am I persecuted?

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Synch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

People can religiously get out of synch with the way that they worship as it may have deviated away from what God intended.

OUT OF SYNCH Text: John 2:13 – 22 Joh 2:13-22  The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.  (14)  In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables.  (15)  Making a whip of cords, he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 23 from 1 John dealing with a victorious faith that overcomes.

Faith is the Victory 1John 5:4-12 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 III. MARVELOUS MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH 5 Continuous belief or trust in Christ is one of the marks of a truly born again child of God. Victory over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance