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Discipline

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 12, 2004

It takes DISCIPLINE to run the race, and win.

"Discipline" Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 There are many people who do certain things wrong, that really have no idea they are wrong at all. Some are steered away from the gospel and have no idea it is happening. These can be called “lost sheep”. It is a tragic shame that this happens, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For A New Reformation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 24, 2007

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, which is celebrated in the Lutheran Church to remember the contributions of the Church’s reformers.

Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have, through the ages, revealed your word to us through the Scriptures. You sent your Son among us, as your incarnate Word, who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007

Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Law And Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 6, 2007

A message in an expository series from the book of Galatians

Today we are about to encounter one of the most difficult passages in all of Paul’s writings. In these verses, he draws on the debating skills he learned from his rabbinic teachers. He is reasoning in our text in a way that is very characteristic of a first century rabbi. In the first century it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding "The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to understand what the programmed flesh is.

I often hear believers comment as they’re attempting to live the Christian life, “My life seemed a lot easier when I wasn’t a Christian.” Or, they’ll say, “Why am I having such a hard time, when those who don’t live for Christ seem to be so ‘happy go lucky’, they seem to live without a care in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Spiritual Champions

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jun 13, 2005

Taken from the Message version. To raise spiritual champions we must Hold Hands, Whisper Encouragement, and Show them step by step how to live well before God

RAISING SPIRITUAL CHAMPIONS June 12, 2005 Jay Davis Robison 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Popular poem several years ago: If you love something set it free If it comes back to you it is yours If it doesn’t it never was. Always uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Happy Inside Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2007

Happy Are The Holy

What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word “holy?”[1] In his book “The Pursuit of Holiness,” Jerry bridges wrote, “To some minds the very word ‘holiness’ brings images of bunned hair, long skirts, and black stockings. To others the idea is associated with a repugnant ‘holier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word: Inscribed, Inside, And Inspired Series

Contributed by Judith Hand on Oct 19, 2013

God has given His Holy Word to us inscribed on tablets of stone, then written inside on our hearts and finally inspired as the Bible for us to know Him and His will for our lives.

God’s Word: Inscribed, Inside, and Inspired Jeremiah 31:27-34 II Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 We know from reading the book of Exodus that God had given His people His law originally in the Ten Commandments which were inscribed in stone. But because of sin, man continually failed to live ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Methodist

Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

God wants to give us a complete “make over”... He has provided the means (Jesus’ blood) to remove the deformity of sin and He provides the tools (Bible study, prayer, fellowship) to fashion a new person.

Be Transformed 07/09/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Changed From Within

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What’s the cure when we get apathetic about God and are on fire for ourselves?

Intro In all your reading of the New Testament, have you ever seen the Apostle Paul so emotional? Paul was in tears as he wrote his letter to the Christians at Philippi, because they were living as if they were pagans. They were living as if earth was their true home, not heaven. Paul wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017

Palm Sunday message that talks about the dangers of following Jesus from a distant

The road to the cross Selected Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. A day that we look at the final week of Jesus ministry before He goes to the cross and then the celebration of the empty tomb. To race to the cross and the resurrection without seeing the final week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Nazarene

Always Go Well Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2022

2022 is another challenging critical year with the variant of Omicron. There may be many long-term goals pending, modified, cut short because of the difficulties, defeats, and failures we faced for the last two years due to the Pandemic turning into an endemic living with Corona

Theme: Always go well Text: Deuteronomy 12:26-32 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Illustration: In the middle of a sermon, a man in the congregation got up and walked outside. The wife went up to the pastor after the sermon to apologize for her husband's rude behavior. The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:26-32

Denomination: Methodist

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores the transformative power of spiritual rebirth, as illustrated in the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Warm greetings, beloved family in Christ! It's a joy to gather together, united in our love for our Savior and our desire to grow in His wisdom. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the profound truths found in the third chapter of the Gospel of John, focusing on the first seven ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Topics: Born Again

Grow Up In All Aspects In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003

"I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus." Thirty-four dimensions of maturity in Christ. When I became a man, I put away childish things -- including the fear of childishness and the desire to be grown-up.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15-15 The word teleios is the Greek word used for maturity. It implies a wholeness, perfection and completeness. Growing up in all aspects in Christ is a life-long exercise in discipling ourselves for the purpose of godliness. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational