Sermons on ignatius:

Following Jesus: But What Happens When I Blow It? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 21, 2022

Even a saint like Peter "blew it" when he denied he knew Jesus. Eventually he was restored to a place of service for the Lord. What happens, or what should I do, when I blow it?

Note: (Edited from a sermon preached in August 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO) Introduction: One reality few of us as believers want to admit is that first, we were born sinners. Paul wrote “All have sinned and come short of God’s Glory (Romans 3:23, paraphrased)” and none of us would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit & Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2023

At Christmas, we think about the shepherds, the Magi, the trip of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, and the murderous plots of King Herod, but we overlook all HE, the Holy Spirit, does.

THE HOLY SPIRIT & CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggies moved to a northern Canadian island. At Christmas they boarded a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. 2. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victorious In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011

In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Paul's Teaching On Women In 1 Timothy And 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Daniel Korol on Oct 19, 2000

Women have been a Silenced Majority in the Church;What does the bible really teach us?

Paul's teaching on women in 1 timothy and 1 corinthians By Daniel Korol(based on teaching's by Judy Smith and Dr. David Hamilton) I. BACKGROUND. Judaism, Greek and Roman Culture. A. Women in the Old Testament The Old Testament gives us glimpses into the role of women which is a much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of Levi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 4, 2005

Jesus loves the outcast and calls them into redemption, and so should we.

Apprenticing Under The Master Mark 2:13-17 The Calling of Levi I don’t think that tax collectors have an equal today in Canada in terms of how people in Judea felt about them. Hate would be too weak a word. Even today, tax collectors are not well-loved in the best of situations! But these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2008

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Jesus. Part 8 in the series.

Blessed are the Persecuted November 23, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 As we look back on the past weeks that we have been talking about the Beatitudes, Why does Jesus say the poor in spirit will be blessed? How can you be considered fortunate in the midst of mourning or being meek, especially in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Get The "Text” About My Son? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation (Part 2) of an Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine histor

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – Part 2 by Larry La Douceur Last Sunday’s sermon (Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son?), helped with one very important building block as we build a foundation upon which we can rest our faith... We have seen that it is more logical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eliminating The Laity Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

What we need in our day is to refocus on the biblical model for ministry.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 15 Eliminating the Laity Ephesians 4:11-12 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Epiphany The Sequel: The Baptism Of Christ

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 18, 2010

So you don't remember your baptism? Well God does...

Preached at Holy Trinity Barkingside January 18th 2010 Preached at St Barnabas Northolt 16 January 2022 ............................................................................. Today we look at "Epiphany the Sequel: The Baptism of Christ". Over these weeks we look at Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Defective Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Practically every one of the Apostles, including Paul, is pictured as being wrong in an argument at some point. The 3 best known are specifically mentioned as being out of God's will in their attitudes toward others.

It is not without good reason that many people say they never argue about politics or religion. The ignorance and intolerance of men in relation to these subjects is such that they almost always lead to contention and anger rather than helpfulness and understanding. The average person, who does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Faithful Until Death

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE.

He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. There are times the devil tells us that as Christians, we are wasting our lives serving the Lord. But I can assure you, based on the Word of God, that we are doing the smartest thing a person can do with our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Go To Hell On The Sabbath Before Easter Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2023

Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed the death of Jesus and preceded Easter resurrection morning

Jesus willingly gave His life on a Friday afternoon before sunset when the Sabbath began. It is known as Good Friday because He forgave all sin on the Cross and conquered death. Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed His death and preceded Easter resurrection morning in modern Western ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Acts 2:24-32, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational