Sermons on Gospel Writers:

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unbelieving Believers" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2016

One sign of the last days is the number of "believers" who defect from the faith.

Through-out this letter, John refers lovingly to his audience as "little children." This book records the loving teaching of a father in the faith to those who were his children in the faith. One of the things that children need to learn as they grow up is how to tell time. John sought to teach his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Outline - Spreading The Good News Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We’ve been entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the gospel.

Spreading the Good News (Acts 14:21-23) Saul of Tarsus underwent a radical transformation—the zealous persecutor of Christians became a passionate follower of Christ. Later known as Paul, he dedicated his time, energy, and talent to spreading the gospel message. What motivated him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Prophets

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 11, 2016

When the people of Judah and Jerusalem were in exile in Babylon there were false prophets who professed to be speaking for the Lord but they were just telling the people what they wanted to hear. These false prophets exist today. Warn your people!

Jeremiah 29:8-9, 15-23 (Ask the people to look up this passage as you make a few comments) Last Sunday we took a look at the part of this letter that pertained to the Jews who were taken into from Judah and Jerusalem. In this letter from Jeremiah they were told to settle down in the cities where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking And Leaping Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 12, 2016

The Gate may be called Beautiful, but the scene was anything but. What can we learn about helping those in need from Peter's decision to give?

We’ve been studying the book of Acts and have reached a series of events that covers two chapters consisting of three scenes: at the Beautiful Gate, in front of the council, and gathered together with the believers. We’ll examine one scene each week because I know no one wants me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man’s Way Or God’s Way

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 26, 2015

Jesus challenges his disciples, the crowd and us to surrender ourselves to what God has planned for us, rather than holding on to worldly things for our own comfort.

Series: The Book of Mark Man’s Way or God’s Way Text: Mark 8:31-9:1 What does it mean to be a Christian? Some people think that just because members of their family are Christians, then that automatically makes them Christians. Others think that just because they were baptized then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is So Good About The Good News?

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015

Each time the Gospel is preached, God is glorified!

SERMON: What is SO good about the Good News? TEXT: Romans 1:16 1. Its source: “the gospel of Jesus Christ.” 2, Its value: “it is the power.” 3, Its divinity: “it is the power of God.” 4, Its object: “unto salvation.” 5, Its impartiality: “to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Switched On - Empowered By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2015

Following the Disciples in the Book of Acts, this message looks at the first sermon ever preached, by a forgiven and transformed Peter.

Sermon for CATM - May 10, 2015 - “Empowered by the Spirit” We are still in the afterglow of Easter, and we’ve decided to keep following the earliest disciples of Jesus, also called the Apostles - as they move forward, after they see Jesus, who they knew had been murdered...as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice That Chooses Us

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 12, 2015

God loves us and wants us to choose the road less travelled, the one that leads to Him: to life, the freedom, to joy.

The Feast Homily - May 12, 2015 [This is a message given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed audience, most of whom come primarily for the meal] Last week Pastor Jan asked a really important question. It was simply this: “Who feels like they are not good enough for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Program Of Telling Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2015

We need to get with God's program of telling others about the message of Jesus Christ! We need to tell all the truth about Jesus. 1- Go tell the truths OF Jesus 2- Go tell the truth ABOUT Jesus.

INTRO.- ILL.- April 2009, LOS ANGELES – As she walked from a post office, Talon Curtis thought she'd found one of those gimmicky sweepstakes offers on the ground that scream something like "$357,959.55" in big bold letters and "This is not a real check" in much smaller type. But just as she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Prepare For Christian Persecution

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage ..

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage you to read this chapter over many times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The Resurrection has power for our lives

Introduction: -Illustration “Benjamin Franklin’s Epitaph” - Of the four gospels they each have their own perspective on the account we have read here - Matthew deals with the peculiar insistence on the great Galilean appearance of the Risen Savior - St. John, as his central or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Focused On The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 16, 2016

Paul exhorted the church to rejoice in the Lord, even though they faced adversity, and avoid false teaching. He also emphasized that works were not enough to secure salvation. If they remained focused on the faith, they could overcome in Christ.

Focused on the Faith Philippians 3: 1-6 As we begin to discuss the third chapter of Philippians, it appears that Paul is seeking to begin concluding his thoughts to the church. While this may have been the beginning of his conclusion, he has quite a bit more to share with them. Following the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Battle Is Over; Was It Worth It. Why Is It So Difficult For Us.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016

Good things happens to bad people, and the Gospel tells us that, but it is not fair, but what we don’t see, is God changing us for the better, refining us to do his will. It is all there in the bible.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; This is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016

How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Church