Sermons on Inconsistent:

Getting To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 15, 2003

The importance of obedience in knowing Christ

Getting to Know Christ I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Verse one of this chapter is John’s warning to his readers not to think too lightly of sin. In the previous verses, he has written two things that might lead to shallow thinking about sin. (1.) He has written that everyone sins, and (2.) He has written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Favor--Walking In The Favor Of The Lord - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

The Favor of God is a neglected topic that robs every believer of the blessings of God.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Walking in the Favor of the Lord By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How are parents and children supposed to interact

INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Comprehensive Guide To Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

What does it REALLY mean to walk in the Spirit?

INTRODUCTION. A. Commanded to walk in the Spirit. B. The fact that there is a command means that there is a choice. C. Three types of minds: 1. The natural mind -- I Corinthians 2:14 -- "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

How We Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2005

Isaiah 53:4-6 is a great explaination on how we get right with God.

Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Title: How we get right with God Introduction In two weeks we celebrate Easter and so all this month we are trying to get a better understanding and appreciation for Easter through a study of Isaiah 53. Today we want to concentrate on verses 4-6 but before we do lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tongues And Prophecy Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Exploring the use and abuse of tongues and prophecy in church.

Gifts of the Spirit part 2 JCC 22.11.09 pm Quickly recap on part 1 as an introduction Tongues and Prophecy Slide 1 & slide 2:1 1 Cor 12:1-11 & v7 One gift magnified above another is evidently so out of proportion that it caused division, and they were accused of teaching heresy Slide 2:2 & ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuses

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon deals with common excuses people offer for disobeying God.

TEXT: Exodus 3-4 ETS: Moses tries to make excuses in order to avoid obeying God. ESS: There is no acceptable excuse for failing to obeying God. OSS: Believers will surrender to God’s will for their lives. PQ: What is the proper response to God’s will for my life? UW: Excuses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why I Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Exploring the foundation of our faith in the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We believe in the Trinity, “We affirm our belief in one God, infinite Spirit, Creator, and Sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk4

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Reaching out to the community means we have to change.

Changing Church in a Changing Culture Matt 7:1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Fruit Inspectors

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God The Father

Contributed by Maurizio Cianci on May 1, 2007

Have you ever wondered why God is addressed as ’Father’ in the Bible? I have and I’ve been ’thinking aloud’ with our congregation...

GOD THE FATHER Today we honour fathers. But I contend that I cannot be the father/grandfather my family needs me to be if I don’t let my Creator God be to me the Father He desires to be. Eph 3:7-21 I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 7, 2006

Some people think of Sunday as Funday. No Sabbath, No Worship No Worship, No Christ No Christ, No Morals No Morals than what?

Is. 58:13-14 Ge.2:2-3 Ex. 20:8 Lk.4:31, Lk.6:6, Lk.13:10, Lk.l4:l, Jn 5:16,18 Jn:9:16 - Jn 5:16 - Some people think of Sunday as Funday - TWO OPEN LETTERS TO GOD You see God it’s like this . . . We could attend church more faithfully if Your day came at some other time. You have chosen a day ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wires Crossed?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

David got his wires crossed. When it came to taking a census, was it a holy spirit or an unholy spirit that “moved” David? Either way, David took responsibility. Four (4) ways to ‘test the spirits”.

READ FROM - 2 Sam 24:1-10 & 1 Chronicles 21:1-8 I. BOTH TEXTS THE SAME, EXCEPT FOR WHO MOVED DAVID TO TAKE THE CENSUS A. Is It God Who Moved David? (2 Samuel 24:1 says it’s God) “Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God