Sermons on Holiness And New Heart:

Job Holds To His Integrity - Job Chapter Twenty Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty seven.

Job 27 could be outlined: Job holds to his integrity. Job 27:1-6 The hypocrite is without hope. Job 27:7-10 The end of the wicked. Job 27:11-23 Job is quite aware of his status before God. He knows where he stands before God. He knows that he has not sinned before God and that God is not ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 29, 2008

Knowing Jesus is life’s greatest privilege and our most urgent need

That I May Know Him Philippians 3:7-14 The importance of having our priorities in the right order A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith - Abel's Worship

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 18, 2020

Saving faith acknowledges there is only one way to God!

Title: Living by Faith – Part IV - The Worship of Abel Intro: Thus far we have seen that living by faith is established on the Word of God Hebrews 1:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019

The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

Where do you look to for evidence of God's blessing? Are you looking to the right places? Jesus tells us to look to some rather unusual places to find his blessing while also providing us with a list of warnings.

How are you doing this morning? There used to be a man who when he walked into church on Sunday mornings and I asked him how he was doing, he would respond with a single word. He would say, “Blessed!” Every week he said the same thing. How many of us would give that response today? Maybe all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Speaks - Joshua Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 25, 2019

This is a sermon about God's call on Joshua's life to lead the children of Israel after the death of Moses

“WHEN GOD SPEAKS – JOSHUA” Joshua 1:1-9 CWBC – 2/17/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of people live w/ the false notion that they will never do anything great. They let their failures or their weaknesses dictate the course of their life, instead of working to overcome those failures & weaknesses. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"i Have More Important Things To Do Than Come To Church." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

Is church really worth our time? Our time is inherently valuable so we want to make sure that we are spending our time on things that have value. Is church one of them?

The 9-5, Monday-Friday, 40 hour per week, weekends off work week seems to be a thing of the past for many people. Various start times and shifts throughout the day and night, rotating schedules and “on call” demands have certainly redefined what a “normal” work week looks like. You combine that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 10:28-39, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Imperative Command: Fear Not

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2019

There is a literary tool called IMPERATIVE COMMANDS. THIS IS USED TO GIVE A COMMAND, A DIRECTIVE, MAKE A REQUEST, OR OFFER ADVISE. The Bible is so full of the imperative commands FEAR NOT. Faith and fear cannot coexist. Could it be the beginning of fear is the end of faith?

THE IMPERATIVE COMMAND FEAR NOT--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *Will you agree with this: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith? The beginning of faith is the end of anxiety? Ever ponder DRIFTING? You know about RIP TIDES? How did we get here? Years ago we sang ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Mark 11:22, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon For An Adult With Special Needs

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 29, 2019

I know this is a pretty specific topic, but when this issue came up for me this week, I had a hard time finding any guidance. This is what I came up with, and I hope it helps you.

Opening Statement LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too difficult for me. 2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself like a little weaned child with its mother; I am like a little child. 3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD, both ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019

Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent Day 2: Love Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

Jesus will be called Counselor.

Sermon - Advent 2 - 2019- Counselor - As we continue to look at the names given for Christ, there is a reality that has to be expressed. - This is no mere man/mortal. - This is God, with all power & authority, making His presence known, & seen by man. - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2019

Ruth 1:16-18

WOMEN OF WONDER - Ruth: Determined to be Faithful May 19, 2019 Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) Introduction: [An old man and old woman were sitting on their back porch as the sun set…It was a beautiful evening and the old man was overcome with emotion and looked at his wife and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Star And Scepter

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

FIRST SERMON FOR ADVENT 2018. IT LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR AND THE SCEPTER.

CHRISTMAS STAR AND SCEPTER NUMBERS 24:12-19 TODAY WE BEGIN THE SEASON OF ADVENT AND IN THIS PASSAGE I WANT TO LOOK AT TWO SYMBOLS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE COMING KING. VERSE 17 SPEAKS ABOUT THE STAR AND THE SCEPTER. A SCEPTER IS A SIGN OF ROYALTY. IT IS THE POSSESSION OF SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:12-19

Denomination: Baptist