Sermons on Holding To The Gospel:

A Prosperous Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 23, 2010

God wants His church to prosper. What is holding you back?

December 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Subject: Giving Title: A Prosperous Church: Part 1 in the Benefits of Giving Series I pray that everyone survived the busyness of Christmas. I also pray that you all took the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Myths About Worship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 8, 2009

This sermon looks at seven myths that we can hold about worship.

Seven Myths About Worship Mr. Smith went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the organist miss a note during the prelude, and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everybody was supposed to be bowed in silent prayer. He felt like the usher was watching to see what he put in the offering ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Kills

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 23, 2016

THE FLESH IS THE FIRST HOUSE HOLD ENEMY THAT YOU MUST DAILY OVERCOME

THE FLESH KILLS MAIN TEXT: ROMANS 8:13 “For if you live after the flesh, you shall die but if you through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live”. GALATIANS 6:8 “For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption but he that soweth to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope: God Promises

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2016

When you can't cope, hold onto the rope of hope.

Hope – God Promises Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill December 10-11, 2016 I really like those words we just heard – when Jesus was born the night was lit with hope and promise and on the day He died, the day was dimmed with grief and sorrow. And our lives today are filled with a combination of hope ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2013

Flee, follow, fight, lay hold, and obey. The makings of the man of God.

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH. 1 Timothy 6:11-16. The title “man of God” (1 Timothy 6:11) is addressed to Timothy in contradistinction to ‘any man who teaches otherwise’ (1 Timothy 6:3). The expression is occasionally used of prophets in the Old Testament. In the New Testament it will come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2019

Christ Jesus is the "glue" that holds our lives together.

God Glue Romans 5: 1 - 5 Intro: Have you ever had one of those days that just absolutely wear you out? All you want to do is relax and forget everything so you sit down in your easy chair and turn on the TV. It opens with a commercial for BOWFLEX. You know the one where the guy says he is 42 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"seeing The Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2021

A sermon about allowing God to hold a mirror up to our souls.

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Seeing the Lord” Our Scripture Lesson for this morning begins in verse 1, saying: “In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord…” For us it might be like saying: “In the year that President Kennedy was shot.” “In the year that Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down.” “In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

The Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Sin is powerful and deceptive and will hold a tight reign on you, but we can overcome

“The Power of Sin” Introduction: Does anyone struggle to live the Christian life? Do you ever look at the Scriptures and see that your life just doesn’t match? Do you ever wonder if the Christian life really can work? Do ever feel like you do things that you really do not want to do? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Quickly Deserting Series

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Jan 27, 2020

Nominal 25 minute sermon on Galatians chapter one. Includes some background, additional references, advice on the preaching of the sermon and a little Greek. Hope you find it a blessing. Bruce

Sometimes, us Christians can be so silly. pause Sometimes us Christians are so selective. pause Sometimes us Christians can be so blind. long pause We just don’t want to know some things, Regardless of just how clear the Bible is! pause & explain Not talking about people who’ve been Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013

What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Angels Unaware..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005

An obstinate man does not hold opinions - they hold him. One doesn’t have to look far before they realize God at work in their lives through Angels. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction I believe Angels are hard at work in everday life. I believe not because someone says so or has a credible encounter to prove their existence, I believe because the Word of God records their every activity. The Word of God says they are real and active. All of us whether we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Under Pressure - Symrna Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

Afflicated and poor yet incredibly rich. The church would do well to look at what God calls rich and not hold to the world's opinion of riches. Even in the face of persecution, these Believers hold steadfast.

THE CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE – SMYRNA READING Rev 2:8-11 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God