Sermons on How Close:

"Fake News: How Can I Know The Truth?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 29, 2017

With the Internet today it is possible to spread fake news, to ruin someone’s reputation, to close down a business, to start a rumor that may never die and it’s possible to do all that quickly so it leaves us asking the question, how can I know the truth?

NAIL IT DOWN “Fake news: how can I know the truth?” 2nd Peter 1:6-2:3 Glad you are all safe today. You may have heard Just last week there were reports that if Irma kept growing it would become a category 6 Hurricane. Sharks were being sucked up into the air from the water and we would see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Near To The Kingdom But Lost

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12, Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Say "No"

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005

We can say "no" to temptation.

HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Stuff Back

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

Overcoming Loss

How to get your stuff back 6/24/01 scog I Samuel 30:1-8 Intro Webster defines the word stuff simply as material. Some folks have lost their material. They have lost what they are made of. Material is what makes up an object. If you have lost what you are made of then this message is for you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Why Do We Pray

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 2, 2006

Why Do We feel the need for prayer

Why Do We Pray? Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:6-8 Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

That I May Know Him

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007

Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

“THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Identification In Cross-Cultural

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism

Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how one identifies with someone from another culture in evangelism. 2. The students will write a short paper discussing some of the limits of identifying with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

We are not called to sell Jesus, we are called to introduce people to Him

Matthew 28:16-20 September 12, 2004 Making Disciples At the end of Matthew, you have this amazing tale of Jesus death. He is arrested, beaten, tried unjustly and sentenced to death by crucifixion. In the movie the passion of the Christ, I am amazed that Jesus survives the torture to even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: *other

The Master Evangelist Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in the series Let’s Be Jesus Friends

Series: Lets Be Jesus Friends Sermon 1: The Master Evangelist Matthew 9:35-10:15 As Jesus moved among the people teaching, preaching, and healing, He was moved by the people. He had compassion. He felt as they felt. I think I need to tell you in the early moments of the preachment hour that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray From Where You Are (1) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007

Notice what Jesus DOESN’T tell them. Jesus never tells the disciples they have to change first. He never tells them to become more than what they are and that they need to change before they can approach God. You can pray to God from right where you are.

[ME] I grew up in church where the Pastor would call on people to pray during the service or to close the service. I distinctly remember one particular gentleman in our church, when he was called upon to close in prayer, my teenage friends and I would literally moan with the expectation of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Methodist

How Rude Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 6 of 15

HOW RUDE (1 SAM 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans say a lack of respect and courtesy is a serious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A message on the elements of worship.

HOW TO WORSHIP Genesis 4:1-6 INTRO: What is worship to you? Is it attending church on Sunday? Is it praying and Bible reading? It is teaching a Sunday School class? Genesis four reports man’s first experience in worship. The acceptability of Abel’s worship revolved around his attitude. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Judge Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

This is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. What did Jesus mean, "Do Not Judge?"

Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus looks out across the people…mixed multitudes I.(vs 1) Do not Judge a.Vs 1 is not telling us to endorse….Call sin sin b.Infact, the Bible teaches us to judge ·Matthew 7:15 – false prophets/fruits ·Ephes. 5:11 ·2 Thes. 3:6 ·Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How In The World

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The gospel spreads in Acts

How in the World? Spreading the Good News How in the world did the gospel get into all the world? Sometimes it was by divine appointments like this one to the Ethiopian eunuch. Formula - Jerusalem (home) Samaria (across racial lines) Ends of the world But How? Teamwork - see I Cor. 3:5-9 Case ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Be The Beatitudes"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 8, 2003

A message on the Beatitudes

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. The Sermon on the Mount A. Is a revelation of Jesus Christ’s deity. 1. By the location of the sermon (a mountain top). 2. By His words (“Ye have heard it said…but I say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican