Sermons on Hidden Life:

You Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 24, 2014

Isn't Jesus "the" light of the world? Why does Jesus call us the same?

You Are the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Like the previous verse concerning the believer being the “salt of the earth”, verse 14 begins with the emphatic “you”. This means that the true disciples of Jesus who hears His words and puts them into practice stands in a unique position as “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 29, 2014

Performance-based religion is a dead-end. We’re faced with a choice: -Slavery or freedom; -Righteousness by keeping the law, or righteousness by faith in God’s promises.

Introduction: A man asked Jesus how to get to Heaven. In typical Jewish fashion, Jesus answered the question with a question: “What do you think?” The man suggested, “By keeping the law,” and Jesus said (with a smile), “Fine, do that and you’ll make it!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Congregational

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 5, 2014

Dear Christian, how much grief befalls us because we fail to listen to the Word of God? Because we fail to RECOGNIZE the counsel of ungodly? Because we fail to AVOID areas and thoughts that lead us to sin? Because we think LIGHTLY of sin.

The process: Ungodliness leads to sin, and sin leads to making a mock at sin. The idea: To start with walking in counsel that is ungodly leads to opening yourself up to outright sin, which in turn leads to feeling comfortable with it and where we eventually become numb to it and begin to laugh at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confessing Faith In The Name

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2013

What a great message we find in the early chapters of Acts. This is our history as followers of Jesus Christ. Our call is to faith and confession in the Name of Jesus.

(Read Acts 3-4 with slides) Lesson: Sharing the gospel is part of the churches identity. It doesn’t matter what the world says we should do, we answer to a higher authority and we must not be silent. Let me see if you agree with me or not here: A church that does not confess its faith is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To The Fountain, Finding Contentment.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 3, 2013

Leaders who didn’t really know the Lord were setting idolatrous pattern for others (Hosea 4:6) Two evils, first, Israel abandoned the Lord, their only source of spiritual sustenance. Secondly, Israel turned to idolatrous objects of trust. Jeremiah com

Come To the Fountain, Finding Contentment. Jeremiah 2:11-13NASB Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. 
He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Encourages His Children Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013

Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11, Acts 23:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013

Message about what the three temptations mean and how they relate to us.

Title: Temptation of Jesus Theme: Showing how these temptations relate to us. Text: Luke 4:1-14 Introduction (1) Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, I believe this is the key to understanding this passage. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

If We Say Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to acknowledge CHRIST in everything and to everyone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:31 (Amplified Bible) 11:31 And they reasoned and argued with one another, If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Angels Worship Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To show that even the most powerful angel are servant of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your founder an angel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even the most powerful angel are servant of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:6 (The Message) 1:6 When he presents his honored Son to the world, he says, "All angels must worship him." V. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Respond To Newly-Delivered People Who Still Are A Mess Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 30, 2013

How do we respond to those who are new Christians and who still "smell" of their former sinful lives?

“WHAT'S THAT SMELL?”: People just spiritually delivered by God usually don’t “smell good.” - Jonah 2:10. - Jonah didn’t smell good. - People coming out of sinful lives don’t usually “smell good.” - There’s lingering sin. There are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Marching With A Mission!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2013

The body of christ gets her marching orders from the commander and chiief, Jesus CHrist. It is high time to instill an urgency and retore Great commission as our passion for the church existence. We will explore key factors in Marching with a mission.

MARCHING WITH A MISSION I. OBEY THE GREAT COMMISSION MARK 61:15-16 "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who believes not will be lost." Its time to go across the street before we go across the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:18-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Sit At Gods Right Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reigning with CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:13 (Amplified Bible) 1:13 Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising The Roof

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Turning a visitation into a habitation.

“Raisin’ The Roof” Text: II Kings 4:8-16 Changing a visitation into a habitation! A. No room in present structure. (There was evidently no room for the prophet to move in to make room they had to raise the room. They had to expand their present structure.) Often there is no room in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Desire Determines Your Destiny

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

The will to win is important but the prepare is imperative!

Your Desire Determines Your Destiny I Corinthians 9:24-27 Everyone wants to win! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. 25 All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Magnitude Of God's Call Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 16, 2008

The gifts and callings of God are beyond our wildest capacity to understand.

The Magnitude of God’s Call Jonah 3:3-5 * The New Testament tells us in Romans 11 that both the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable and/or without repentance. This literally means that God didn’t make a mistake, He doesn’t regret, and He is not saddened by the gifts and callings He has given ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist