Sermons on Honoring Elders:

Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20, Psalm 72:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing Your Time

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

What we do with our time is God's business. How can we honor God with what we do?

Tithing Your Time August 19, 2012 Matthew 9:35-38 Words can carry a great deal of power. They carry us to various destinations. Sometimes we're transported to places we like and other times, places we loathe. Words can be powerful reminders of people and things . . . painful and joyful. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Abuses At The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that proper Christian worship calls us to honor Christ and one another at the Lord's Supper.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship. Let’s learn about that in a message I am calling, “Abuses at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Of A Nation

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009

Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Should The Believer Celebrate Halloween?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2008

So many believers allow themselves to be deceived into thinking that Halloween is harmless fun, when it honors death, sin and Satan!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 16, 2008 Date Preached: October 16, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Seasonal Sermon Sermon Title: Should the Believer celebrate Halloween? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:12 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

In This You Greatly Rejoice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009

1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 9, 2011

Serving in the Lord's army is a great honor but also includes many responsibilities. Our marching orders are to evangelize the world with the Gospel!

It was already almost a week ago when the incredible news hit that Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite squad of Navy Seals. We probably never will know the names of these brave men but they are due our thanks and gratitude for risking their lives for the country. We as followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Oaks Of Shame Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016

The sin is the attempt to turn worship away from the practice of giving honor to God to the practice of manipulating God for personal gain.

Isaiah 1:27-31 Oaks of Shame 7/16/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction When I was breaking chapter one into sermon segments, I was hesitant about where to place verses 27 and 28. If you are reading the NIV, you will see how the translators have them set alone. I could have preached only those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only Christ Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

I honor Jesus as holy when I fear the displeasure of God more than I fear the disdain of man

ENGAGE/TENSION Last week someone submitted an anonymous question/comment on the sermon that read: I’ve become a very angry believer, I look all around and see only Satan taking over this world. Just once do I want to see God do a mighty thing. It’s like he isn’t here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Weird Sunday Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2014

As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow before the sovereign rule of the Kinjg of grace.

Title: Weird Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow to his sovereign rule in all things. Introduction Show YouTube Clip Marionettes: No More Wires! Direct TV Commercial I am with the guy whose response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship A Baby? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 26, 2017

Let us live our lives honoring Jesus Christ as our Only God every day, not just on Christmas!

We celebrate Christmas because Jesus was born on earth as Savior for all people. Our children presented it earlier from God’s Word, the Gospel of Luke… Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord! Do you and I profess Jesus Christ is our Only ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Instructions Of A Father.

Contributed by Aurora Alonso on Jun 16, 2020

As, we come today to honor all fathers, like to say that there is a Father that shows us how to live on this earth.

As we read the Scripture of Proverbs 4:1 " Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. If We can understand that God the Father wants us as fathers to be wise, acquire understanding so we can direct our families and our lives. God the Father is a Role ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Part 1 Made In His Image.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020

This series is intended to show the existence of 2 seperate worlds at the same time. One that honors God and one that supports Satan.

Last week we journeyed together in part one of our Faithfulness in a parallel word series – The subject was Faithful in our giving. This morning we will explore Made in God’s Image, faithful to his plan. No other institution in the 20th century has under gone ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifteen Facts To Consider About The Immaculate Conception Of Mary And The Virgin Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 30, 2020

One of the wonders of the Christmas story is that the Triune God gave the honor of being the mother to the Savior of the world to an unmarried teenage girl.

The belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the "Mother of God," "Queen of Heaven," a perpetual virgin, and has an exalted place in Heaven, which provides her the closest access to Jesus and God the Father, is not taught anywhere in the Bible, which is the final and absolute ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Matthew 1:18, Romans 3:23-24, Luke 1:46-47, Genesis 2:15-18, John 4:24, Genesis 1:26, John 8:23, John 19:26, Genesis 3:19, Matthew 22:41-46, Luke 2:49, John 1:1-18, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 12:47-50, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Luke 1:30-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational