Sermons on Getting What We Ask:

Free To Live How We Want.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 12, 2014

We are free to choose as we want, but be careful how and what we choose.

Genesis 2:15-17 3:1-7 You are free to Live how you want 1. The Freedoms in the Garden A. They were free to eat whatever they want except from one tree B. They were free from sickness, free from ageing, free of sin, free of emotional feelings such as hatred, jealousy, free of feeling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2020

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible?

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible? All this is a special part of studying God by studying how important his revelation in the Bible is called bibliology. How God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021

God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Predestination? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 2, 2012

Predestination is most likely one of the most controversial topics in Christian circles today, and yet undoubtedly one of the most vital. In this teaching session we have a look at an introduction to the doctrine of predestination.

In theological circles there are two main camps when it comes to the doctrine of predestination. One the one hand we have people who feel that because this doctrine is so embroiled in past difficulty and misunderstanding, that it is better to rather avoid the topic, and not to discuss it at all, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Truly Loving Others As We Should? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 27, 2023

The life of grace is the start and the first standard in the heart of a Believer.

Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love. Jesus taught that hate is the same as murder. The life of Jesus, eternal life, cannot abide in us if we hate others. Do we detest any of our fellow Christians, or for that matter, anyone else? How can we say that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Follow Jesus, We Need To Learn What He Is Teaching Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 21, 2021

Jesus says something interesting to each one of us. Jesus tells us that there are some things that we do not know, and we need to learn them. And Jesus volunteers to be our teacher.

Introduction: A student might be attending school because mom and dad are forcing the student to go; it is not because that student wants to go to school. Or a student might be attending school so they can hang around with their friends all day. Some students attend school because unfortunately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Baptist

Say What?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 8, 2007

Isaiah tells us that the Messiah’s coming is going to bring about great change. But some of it hasn’t happened yet. What are we to make of a prophecy that hasn’t come true?

-When I was at seminary in St. Louis, we had to do several practicums in different areas of ministry. They were first come – first served but I was very blessed in the areas I had the opportunity to learn and grow. I did a cross-cultural module with Apple of His Eye Mission Society. I found out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Not Divided All One Body We Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 29, 2014

A sermon on the body of Christ, the church, and how the parts interrelate (Material adapted from Dr. Justin Imel at: http://www.preachinghelps.com/bodilyfunctions.html and seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 11)

HoHum: Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, Mr. Kaspryzak. They had met one another in school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Wonderful Gift Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We have a great gift in Christ, we must share what we have been given!

Date Written: June 16, 2006 Date Preached: June 21, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: What a Wonderful Gift Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Imagine turning 16 and your parents have purchased for you a brand new automobile. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Getting From Here To There By Heeding Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That We Love Mercy (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. That We Love Mercy E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Want To Lead, We Must Serve Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 7, 2014

We must not hinder anyone from coming to Christ because it is in serving Jesus and leading others to Him that we find our true reward. However, if anything comes between us and Jesus we must cast it aside because He is worthy of our total focus!

Leading well means serving well Mark 10:32-52 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Beginning today, we will see that concept explained and really come into focus - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Restored By God As We Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008

God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran