Sermons on Guards:

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Or The Pastor And Irs Agent Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus told a story in Luke’s Gospel to teach us about the irony of God’s righteousness and man’s sinfulness.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 1, 2005

A brief look at Angels and their work throughout the Word of God

I Believe in Angels Taken from a sermon by by Rick Kallstrom Colossians 1:16-1:16 Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 1:1, Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Faithfulness In Gospel Ministry" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007

Sermon 2 in a study in Philippians

“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

"Ambassador In Chains" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2004

Paul wrote Ephesians in chains. But his heart was free. (#24 in The Christian Victor series)

“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Communication With God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Paul & Timothy exposed the Colossian church to the necessity of maintaining effective communication with God. Christians must maintain effective communication with God. Effective communication with God is maintained in...

COMMUNICATION With GOD—Colossians 4:2 Attention: A Cowboy Named Fred A cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo Theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the cowboy, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The cowboy groaned but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we must worship God in his house with reverence.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of worshiping God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Traits Of True Christians-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. So...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS—James 1:26—2:13 Attention: Two daughters often tease their grandfather about being stubborn, a trait he strenuously denies. One day Grandpa was telling them about a horse-pack trip he had taken up the Continental Divide. "The guides felt that the personalities of horse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Postcard To Philemon

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Historical Background of the book. Interpretation of the book. Application of the book. email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

New Testament Postcards Philemon Reading: Philemon Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

I Can

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Grace Plus Works?

Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014

To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist