Sermons on Growing Old:

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 7, 2019

We grieve the Holy Spirit because we are still wearing the old man. Paul is preaching to the church on the way we treat one another.

Last week, this week and for the next few weeks we are looking at in this sermon series what “Putting on the New Man” looks like. Reviewing from last week: Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man, -- and that you put on the new man ... These instruction that Paul gives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

New Life In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 26, 2024

I wrote this Bible study/devotional to share at an assisted living home. Residents might want to "start over" with life because of past sins. And they can! When we are "in Christ" we are completely new beings! PTL

Happy 2024 my friends. Enjoying the year we’ve had so far? January is like a new beginning. A chance to start over. Ever wish you could start things again; like wipe out the past & start over? Something like cleaning off the chalkboard in the classroom so the teacher could write something new ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying The Commands Of God By Christ. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Feb 24, 2024

Deuteronomy 7:11 "[11]Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them."

In the Old Covenant, God told the Israelites to obey and keep His commands and statutes remaining in right standing with Him but they were unable, disobeying Him time and again, caught in a cycle of disobedience and repentance. Jesus is The fulfillment of the law that the Israelites failed to do or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:14-27, Exodus 19:4-6, Colossians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Deuteronomy 7:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

A Nation Of Priests Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understand how the Old Testament presents the Kingdom of God and how it applies to us today as believers, called to be a community that represents God's grace, mercy, and love.

You're an Israelite, and you've just escaped from being a slave in Egypt. You've seen some crazy stuff, like the Red Sea parting right in front of you. You're so pumped, you start singing a song about how God is going to reign forever. That's the first time the Kingdom of God is mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Old Testament, God's Sovereignty, Biblical Theology

Conditional Blessings (2 Chronicles 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2025

Was the Old Covenant conditional?

Was the Old Covenant written on stone and stored in the sacred chest, conditional upon obedience? Is the New Covenant better? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 7. Did God reveal His approval at the dedication of the Temple? How did the people react? When Solomon finished praying, fire descended from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Hard Jesus Is There Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 15, 2021

This message goes from John 11 on the death Of Lazarus but goes beyond to all hard times in life.

“WHEN LIFE IS HARD JESUS IS THERE” John 11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ July 25, 2021 VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/fGe6WlCL8dY INTRODUCTION: This morning, we come to a passage of Scripture which deals with death, a matter which is truly one of those hard things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 28:20, Galatians 6:2, John 13:34-35, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:15, Ecclesiastes 12:1-5, John 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Condemnation

Contributed by Michael Carter on Nov 9, 2019

Living in Christ means that our minds and hearts will continue to grow and conform in Him, but our old selves don't want to let go and our common enemy will find ways to remind us of our failures.

No Condemnation Just a show of hands please. Who here wants to live a life of regrets? Ok. And a show of hands for who wants to life a life of rejection? Anyone? OK. How about a show of hands for who wants to have a life of pain and anguish? What? No takers? Hard crowd. Ok, let me try another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 7:21-25

It Comes With The Territory

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spoon Fed Christians

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 19, 2017

Exhortation for spiritual growth

2 Chronicles 24:2, 15, 17-18 Spoon feeding is an important aspect of life, all of us as children have been spoon fed. I had the privilege of being spoon fed, mom did it patiently with treats, and dad did it not so patiently with threats. Sorry for those of you who were too independent and fed ...read more

"The Exam"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 18, 2013

Testing our spirituality

“The Exam” July 21, 2013 2 Corinthians 13:5 ”Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?” 1 John 4:1 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

The Strong Man Of Error#1, Wrong As Right?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014

We may define wrong as right, but the Father sets our standards... Ponder about the cold within? We face a re-defining of what truth is? Beware of the spirit of gradualness.

FACING THE STRONG MAN OF ERROR... WRONG AS RIGHT? This is part one... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Thessalonians 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Corinthians 13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of The Mighty Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

Never despise the day of small beginnings. Three ways in which God’s Kingdom is like a mysterious mighty mustard seed.

INTRODUCTION How many of you were raised on a farm? Raise your hand. How many of you have parents or grandparents that were raised on a farm? Since we’re becoming an urban and suburban culture, many of us have lost the appreciation for agriculture. But when Jesus was teaching people 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Grow to be like Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel . . . set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Relearning Lessons We Haven't Applied" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

This was one of three sermons from Colossians 2 & 3 for the fall start of school

Back To The Spiritual Classroom 3 Relearning The Lessons We Haven't Completely Applied Col. 3:1-11 Dorn Ridge September 20, 2009 INTRODUCTION: I. THERE ARE TIMES WE HAVE TO RELEARN HEAVENLY LESSONS. 1.) We must set our hearts on things above. A.) Because we Have been raised with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ