Sermons on Healthy Laws:

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 119:1-16 Study

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 9, 2023

Midweek Bible Study on Psalm 119:1-16

PSALM 119:1-16 STUDY FBCF – 2/8/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels Don Whitney, prof at SBTS – “No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God’s Word. Nothing can substitute for it. There is simply no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of the milk & meat of Scripture…Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Doubt To Faith

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001

Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Gratitude, Or Ingratitude?

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 6, 2001

A grateful heart is necessary to a healthy walk with God.

“Gratitude, or Ingratitude?” Luke 17:11-19 The story is told of a man who had traveled to a distant city on business. While walking through the city he happened upon a man whom he known some years before. The man, who had fallen upon hard times, was now a homeless beggar. The businessman, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ First (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2025

Sound Christian Doctrine is the beginning of a healthy church.

Christ First (Part 1) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The State Of The Church 2005

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005

In this message discover 7 characteristics of healthy churches.

The State of the Church 2005 (part2) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: On New Year’s Eve, 2004 moved forever into the history books and 2005 opened with the days as blank pages to be written; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationships Are Everything - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What a healthy church family looks like.

Relationships Are Everything The Family of God 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inspiration Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to be a healthy church.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” ACTS 2:1-13 OPEN One New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gasoline and pour it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018

Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity October 18, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 For the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at the church and what it means to be a unified church. It’s very easy for a church to become distracted with what is not essential. I know you’re getting sick of this quote, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The work of the HS is to be relied on for a Spiritually healthy church

The work of the Holy Spirit. A. The setting apart. (V.2, 4) 1. Illustration of special forces being set apart B. The enabling. (v.9-12) 1. God doesn’t so much give us the ability as He does works through us. 2. When do what we are called to do, He works through that to accomplish His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 30, 2025

Moses leads the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai to prepare to receive the Law.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 19-20 The Mountain Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-29–2025 Awesome! In this culture, we overuse words to the point they lose their power. One of those words is “awe.” When Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an amazing catch for the Cubs, we say it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Words To Live By Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 6, 2025

An intro to the Ten Commandments

Ten Words to Live By (Overview) Exodus 20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-06-2025 Top Ten Lists Our culture loves lists, especially top ten lists. David Letterman had a top ten list every show. My friend Becky gave me a Bathroom Reader that is nothing but top ten lists. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ