Sermons on Giving God Your All:

Espionage In The Church

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrims - Beginning

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

(The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Covenant Style Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

4 words for love in the Greek that describe covenant married love (Material adapted from Fred Lowry's book, Covenant Marriage, chapter 9 The Power of Covenant Love, pgs. 143- 151)

HoHum: Some time ago a new organization prepared a special presentation on love and marriage. The reporters talked to more than 100 people from various cultures that practice arranged marriage- Indians, Koreans, Pakistanis, Orthodox Greeks, and Orthodox Jews. Over and over again they heard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Church

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003

This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness And Controversy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2018

The life of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross is inspirational but off-putting to some.

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross August 9, 2018 We are the people of the New Covenant, the covenant made in the blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Israel was brought out of Egypt by the power of God. He then gave them the Old Covenant made in the blood of lambs and oxen, written on stone in the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

This world is not our home,. However, the Lord is not taking His disciples immediately out of this world. Instead, He equips us with a model of love and humility for our continuing sojourn here.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET. John 13:1-17. John concludes his account of Jesus’ public ministry with one last urgent appeal in which our Lord “cried out” (John 12:44) with a vehemence not unlike His cry at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:43). Jesus does not cease to call the spiritually dead to new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The King To His Temple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 21 v 1 - 22

THE COMING OF THE KING TO HIS TEMPLE Matthew 21 v. 1 - 22 in this portion we see :- 1. The King’s Coming to His Temple v. 1 - 11 (a) The preparations for His coming v. 2 & 3 "the Lord hath need of him" (b) The prophesy of His coming v. 4 - Zechariah 9 v. 9 "rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd.

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Navigating Through Uncertain Times: A Hopeful Perspective SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message of hope and understanding to navigate through the uncertain times of Covid-19

Understanding the times we are in is crucial for our walk with God, our Christian faith, and our preparedness for Christ's return. In 1 Chronicles 12:23-32, the Bible lists men who were ready for war. Among them were the sons of Judah, Simeon, Levi, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh. However, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-32

Topics: Understanding The Times, Hope Amidst Covid-19

Evolution - Truth Or Con?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Apr 9, 2012

Is evolution a fact supported by science or is it a con popularized by atheistic scientists?

A popular biologist, Ernst Mayr, wrote, "No educated person any longer questions the validity of evolution, which we now know to be a simple fact." (Scientific American, July 2000). It is an interesting statement which mainstream society accepts, but is it true? The first part of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Of The Thessalonians

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Outline study of faith as seen in First and Second Thessalonians

THE FAITH OF THE THESSALONIANS TEXT - I Thess. 1: 1 - 8 Faith is a necessity to salvation - Eph. 2: 8 - 9 Faith is a necessity to daily Christian living - I. FAITH WORKS - I Thess. 1:3 Hebrews 11 shows us example of faith works. Abel offered... Noah built... Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On By A Thread

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES I. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN = A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPY A. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin) B. The Pain of it All (:4-8) C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9) The Lord sees: My Desires My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Remedy For Sin

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

No other cure for the cause of sin

THE REMEDY FOR SIN Place Allendale Baptist Date: September 30, 2001 Text: Romans 5:8-10 Introduction Old fashion remedies: leg cramps; put shoes inside one another & place them under the bed while you sleep. Warts; rub an old wash cloth on the wart then throw the wash cloth over the back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018

There are grave, serious consequences to sin; but Jesus saves us from those consequences.

The Wages of Sin January 7, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are grave, serious consequences to sin; but Jesus saves us from those consequences. Focus Passage: Genesis 3:1-24 (Pew Bible page 3) Supplemental Passage: For the wages of sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality: When Our Natural Desires Aren't Natural

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Searching for a Biblical understanding of the basics of sexual morality based.

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become as politically charged as any in recent years. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational