Sermons on Heaven And Hell:

Soul Competency: A Distorted Foundational Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2012

What does "Soul Competency" mean? What are the implications of the doctrine of "Soul Competency?" A sermonic study of this neglected and distorted teaching.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge?’ As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Truth

Contributed by Craig Stevenson on Mar 12, 2012

It is time to embrace the Truth as we learn from the prayer of Habakkuk

EMBRACE THE TRUTH AND EXULT IN יהוה Ḥaḇaqquq/Habakkuk 3 Note: יהוה = YHWH/Yahweh and יהושע = Yahushua (Proper Names of Elohim and Saviour) Tehillim/Psalm 149:1-5 “Praise Yah! Sing to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: *other

Getting Fit: Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2011

We're to strive for our worship to be both reverent and filled with rejoicing. In order to do that we're going to have to rethink a few things.

Getting Fit: Worship Hebrews 12:28-29 Rev. Brian Bill 1/9/11 How many of you participated in “White Elephant” gift exchanges over Christmas? The background to this crazy tradition comes from ancient Asia, where white elephants were the ultimate pampered pets. Because they were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hunger

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

You are made to hunger for God. May your holy hunger be unleashed. You have a hunger for God so awaken it. Bring it to life and reignite your appetite.

Opening ILLUS: A kindergarten teacher gave an assignment. The assignment was to draw a picture of a celebrity or an important person that had impacted your life. The children got busy drawing pictures, coloring and sticking out their tongues like little kids like to do when they're drawing. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Able To Learn Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011

With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

“I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Thyatira"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 20, 2011

this church looked perfect but beneath the surface a part of it was rotten—and the rot was spreading.

Revelation 2:18-29 “The church of Thyatira” One of my favorite movies of all time is William Wyler’s Ben-Hur. Does anyone else share my love of this classic film? Well, we’re not alone because when Ben-Hur premiered in 1959 it won 11 academy awards including best picture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

This Great Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2011

A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Ephesians

Revelation 2: 1 – 7 This Great Light Of Mine 1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

The Birth of Isaac. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Way Of All The Earth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Way of All the Earth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapters 23 & 24. Ill: You know that you are getting old when: • When everything that works hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work. • Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any. • You look forward ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Walking In Unity – Is It Possible?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Unity in the body of Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 4 verses 1-16: (OHP) Introduction with reading. Ill: • There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. • One was a Christian and a lay preacher, the other made no profession of faith. • One night a rather sick person, who was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Our Relationship To Other Christians Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship to other Christians (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 3: Our relationship to other Christians Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 9-13. Ill: • High in the Andes mountains is an enormous statue of Christ; • Known as El Cristo de los Andes (The Christ of the Andes). • It sits right on the border dividing Argentina from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

No Longer Orphans

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

From the moment the Holy Spirit regenrates and indwells the believer, he or she will never for a moment be speparated from Jesus forever.

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Orthodox

We Win Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Winning the race of the Christian life

Hebrews 12 - 10/28/12 PRAY - Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews, chapter 12. We have been going through this book that talks about the “better” system we have in Jesus Christ. The book is written to Jewish Christians who were tempted to go back to the OT sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012

In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Other

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012

For you see: properly working eyes of faith see the world as Jesus would see it.

“Open Your Eyes” Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION (p) Now that same day two shepherds were going south to the city of Hebron, about thirteen miles from Bethlehem, to sell their sheep and barter wool. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened the night before. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ