Sermons on Illusion Heresy:

Christ And His Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011

The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not ‘swayed’ But ‘saved’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 26, 2014

A study of the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 10 through 17

1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17 Not ‘Swayed’ but ‘Saved’ 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paul The Apostle's Preaching Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 4, 2018

To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threatenings, persecutions and the fear of death; he will speak the truth boldly, in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Paul the Apostle’s Preaching Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the third lesson in our series on the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God that speak the word of God in truth. We will see how neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaders Or Servants Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2016

Do we trust God enough to honor and obey those in authority over us? It's easy to do that when they're good leaders... but what about when they're driven by selfishness and love of power?

OPEN: At a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on Election Day, nurses went in to the room of a 72-yr-old woman to prepare her for open-heart surgery, only to find that the woman wasn’t there. Instead they found a note which read, “Gone to vote, back in 30 minutes.” An election ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Warning To Believers

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2014

I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the things of the life to come.

9-13-04 Title: A Warning to Believers Text: "Let no man beguile you of your reward."-- Colossians 2:18 I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2015

When we think of the problems in the Corinthian Church they are numerous but Paul chose to address disunity first.

United we stand What a mess! It should have been a model church; after all it had all the earmarks of becoming the greatest church in the denomination. Its founding pastor was the most prolific church planter in the denomination; the next man was by far the best preacher that could be offered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Safe In Your Hands! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2014

Psalm 31 - Safe In Your Hands! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Psalm of Requests (2). A Psalm of Images (3). A Psalm of Victory SERMON BODY: Question: • What has Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great - 814); • Thomas a Becket (was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170), • John Hus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Key To Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 29, 2020

This message expounds Phil. 2:1-5 focusing on the mindset Christians are to have toward one another. Social justice issues are addressed as well as personal relationships.

Our text today is found in Philippians 2:1-5. I am reading from the New King James Version. “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, John 13:34, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Romans 12:2, Jude 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Avoid Church Splits

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17

1 Corinthians 1: 10 – 17 Avoid Church splits 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Epaparas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant."

Epaphras (a fellow prisoner of Paul, fellow worker) Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant," "faithful minister," ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In The Word.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2023

It doesn't matter what other people do, what other churches do, how unpopular you may become you stay in the Word of God. How long until Jesus comes.

STAY By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. "This sermon was preached at the 107th Holy Convocation of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith" PRAYER: - SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 14 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Return To First Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Revival; renewal, and repentance: They are all the same experience of getting back to first love-to the love that puts Jesus in the center of life. This is not a rare need, but a constant need, because we, as Christians, tend to decline.

O Henry tells a short story of the lad who grew up in a small village and sat next to a lovely young lady so innocent and sweet. He left that village for the big city where he got in with the wrong crowd and became a thief and a pick pocket. One day as he was working the crowd, doing quite well, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023

Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Proverbs 20:27, John 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 6:43-44, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

First John Chapter Three Part 2

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

PRACTICING LOVE - I John 3:10-24 Introduction: The Gospel of John was written to persuade the readers that Jesus was the Messiah and to persuade them to believe upon Him and be saved - John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist