Sermons on God Is True:

Communicating Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2015

Jacob made some terrible mistakes in the way he raised his children. And we can learn some valuable lessons from the mistakes that he made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Listen to Psalm 71:17-18. "Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, & to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old & gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-10, Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sense & Nonsense About Alcohol

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

May a Christian drink alcohol?

Sense & Nonsense about Alcohol Intro May a Christian drink? What about what Paul said about not eating or drinking if it caused offense? What about alcoholics? What about Jesus turning water into wine? What about respecting each other when there are differences of opinion? The Gospel is Like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing People Through The Eyes Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014

This sermon is the second in a series on loving people into the kingdom, "Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church."

MESSAGE AM SERMON SERIES: “LOVING PEOPLE INTO THE KINGDOM” “DON’T JUST GO TO CHURCH BE THE CHURCH” OPENING STATEMENTS During the month of February we are preaching a series of sermons on “Loving People into the Kingdom.” Don’t just go to church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Thomas: The So Called Doubter. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that Thomas was any more doubtful than any of the others as we'll see.

#12~THOMAS: APOSTLES 2-22-14 Today by the Lords help & grace we'll think on and talk for a few minutes about Apostle Thomas. I'm sure most people have heard Thomas referred to as "doubting Thomas" , but I doubt that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Jul 31, 2014

We have to get out of our boat in order to serve the One we call Master

The disciples had just reported to Jesus that John had been killed and was now buried. John, as you recall had gone to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and told him he was sinning by marrying his brother’s wife. That might be why he was known as “John the Baptist”. At a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Snapchat Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 19, 2015

A message dealing with the issue of hypocrisy.

Snapchat. I don’t know much about Snapchat except what I read about it on the web. I don’t have it on my phone because, frankly, I don’t see the need for an app on my phone that supposedly lets me take a photo or video, send it to someone, and as soon as it’s been viewed, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"Faces In The Crowd"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 27, 2012

Four faces or people that were probably in the crowd on Palm Sunday and what we can learn from them.

“Faces in the Crowd” April 1, 2012 Matthew 21:1-9 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 6, 2011

A brief study of the Ten Virgins and the need to be ready

The Ten Virgins 1997 Grady R. Henley INTRODUCTION: Much has been stated and said over the years concerning the parable of the 10 virgins of Mat. 25. On the whole, and speaking from my personal opinion, probably more false teachings are proposed as truths in this one parable than any of the others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2012

In light of the fact that the kingdom is coming, what should we do? First, wake up. Second, dress up, put on the armor of light. Third, clean up, put away everything that pollutes and defiles. Fourth, we should grow up.

ROMANS 13: 11-14 THE COMING KINGDOM [1 Thessalonians 5:1-11] This section refers to the climactic event to which all Christians eagerly look forward, the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. This event is going to be as dramatic as the daily arrival of dawn and the resultant banishment of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Titus: Paul's Partner And Fellow Worker In The Faith

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

An in depth look at Titus, Paul's partner and fellow worker in the faith.

When we survey the later part of the book of Acts we find a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the center of this sojourners and pilgrims was the apostle Paul, the tireless workhorse of the early church. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: *other

Doing It To Jesus

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011

In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

“Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter - Lord, Remember Me!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011

The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Luke 23:8-43; Matthew 27:27-44 A. Two weeks ago, Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world were remembering Jesus' "Triumphal Entry", a parade in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:8-43, Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemies - Part 1 - Enemy Appeal Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 30, 2010

Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

Enemies Pt. 1 – Enemy Appeal Text Backdrop for Series: Read these to you as a backdrop for entire series and then will come back and read some specific text for today’s thoughts. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 3, 8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 3 a time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plotting Plotters Provide Personal Pitfalls Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 10, 2008

A Dinner invatation given by one of the chief Pharisee to publicly humilate Jesus failed miserably

LUKE 14:1-6 PLOTTING PLOTTERS PROVIDE PERSONAL PITFALLS I. THE PLOT: LUKE 14:1, 2 A. Premeditated. B. Participants. C. Plant. II. THE PRAGMATISM: LUKE 14:3, 4 A. Proposition. B. Procedure. C. Parting. III. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Arrival Of Easter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2009

This sermon gives several arrival points on the first Easter Sunday.

The Arrival Of Easter I want to begin this morning by stating a historical fact: Christ is RISEN – Christ is risen indeed! Because Christ has risen – because of this historical fact – we as Christians – throughout the world join together – on this day – and every Sunday to worship a Risen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational