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Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

We cannot avoid the centrality of the Cross if we are going to truly reflect to the world the true Gospel of Jesus.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: On 15th February 1597, 26 Christians were crucified at Niz-hiz-aka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Anglican

"Be Prayerful” (A Communion Message) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2010

Our prayer life is a indicator of our reliance upon God. God’s will for each of us is that we so rely on Him that prayer is a spontaneous activity throughout our daily life as individuals and throughout our weekly activities as a church family.

Last time, we thought together about how it is God’s will for each of His children to be joyful. Now today, I want us to spend some time reflecting on the second thing that Paul says is God’s will for each of us - v. 17. There are two ways in which this needs to be applied: 1. It must be applied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 7, 2021

Paul's preaching in the synagogues and the markets of Athens drew the attention of the city's philosophers and intellectuals who invited him to speak at the Areopagus. When the Gospel is proclaimed, it has the power to win souls for the glory of God (Hebrews 4:12).

Paul's mission to carry the Gospel to the nations continued while he was in Athens. Even though persecution had driven him out of one area, the LORD in His Sovereignty placed Paul right where He wanted him, and that was at the intellectual capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Athens. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Acts 19:20, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Acts 17:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 8

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A Man Of Faith Should Do

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2017

A man does not need to move mountains to display his faith.

“He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Disciple Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Examining the command Jesus gave the disciples to GO and disciple the nations

Good morning! Last week we started a two-week study of the Great Commission. If you weren’t here last week, we began by studying verse 18 of Matthew 28, which is the part where Jesus says, “All authority in heaven and on Earth has been given to me.” And in a nutshell, we learned about how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have An Eye For God?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 15, 2001

He can’t bless you unless He has you. There’s no bargaining with Him.

Title: Do You Have An Eye For God? Theme: Christian character Text: Matthew 6:22-23 Idioms Every language has them Words that are translated straight over lose their meaning. Same is true for Kone Greek Read text Pray Two types of eyes in this text good and bad Good = 20/20? or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

"Baptismal Promises Never Lapse Or Expire.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Year C

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Chapter six, begins with exhortations to Christian slaves, regarding how to treat their masters verses one and two. It then treats of the Christian attitude toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is an overview of the Gospel of John. The series followed with an emphasis on the deity of Christ and His miracle (signs) which point to Him being the Savior.

Authorship: Two Plausible Options – John, the apostle or Johaninne School. Author identifies himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved. Some say John the Elder or John the son of Zebedee. Recipients: Probably Christians living in Ephesus. (More specifically, Jews who became Christians and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Baptist