Sermons on Infallible Proofs:

Neither Jot Nor Tittle Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2014

Is Jesus making the Law binding upon Christians in these verses?

Neither Jot, nor Tittle Matthew 5:17-19 This text has many emphatic markers in the Greek which indicates that what Jesus says here is to be taken with all seriousness. We need to be reminded again that the Sermon on the Mount was preached to His disciples in the light of dividing the true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The Church!

Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006

A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sell It Not (Proverbs 23:23)

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 30, 2024

This is the second sermon on the subject, "Buy the truth and sell it not."

SELL IT NOT Proverbs 23:23 INTRODUCTION A. In lesson one, we established three things: One, there is absolute truth. Two, we can know the truth. Three, grasping truth requires diligent effort. B. In this lesson, we will explore six ways we can sell the truth: 1. Indifference to known truth (Heb ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Matthew 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Roll Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

LET’S ROLL – ACTS 1:1-8 One of the heroic stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is the story of Todd Beamer. He along with several passengers on flight __ have become hero’s to us because of their bravery. In all likelyhood, their actions, in the face of death, saved hundreds of life, possibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Loving other people before yourself is a distinctive trait of Christians. I want you to see this morning that love first shatters us, then it captures us, and lastly, it empowers us.

The Importance of Love Love is the essence of Christianity. “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you” (Psalm 63:3). The cross of Christ has been the defining act of love for nearly two millennia. Jesus said that love for one another is the badge for Christians: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Now Faith

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Encourage those who may be experiencing troubled times.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith...the substance of things hoped for. Faith...the things that expect to receive from God. Faith...the essence of all outward manifestations of what has yet to be revealed. "Now faith"...the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desolation Of The Harlot Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 38 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 38 “Desolation of the Harlot” Date: May 21, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:6-18 Introduction We studied through the 6th verse of chapter 17 last week. We said that during the tribulation period there will come on the scene, a mixture of coming together of a one worldwide ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Method Of A Historian Series

Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007

This sermon serves as introduction to Luke-Acts. It is an expository treatment of Luke 1.1-4 and addresses the reliability of the gospel.

The Method of a Historian Luke 1.1-4 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) In the Alamo hangs a portrait of a man who had not even been born when the battle of the Alamo was fought. This inscription is posted under the portrait: "James Butler BonhamCno portrait of him exists. This portrait is of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015

Jesus uses Lot's wife as a warning to the last day generations that are facing the Coming of Jesus and Judgment.

TITLE: REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE TEXT: GENESIS 19:17,26; LUKE 17:32 A State’s Highway Department post Warning Signs to warn of a dangerous stretch of highway that is ahead of the drivers who have chosen to take that particular road. The Lord has done the same in the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Baptist

"We Will Give Account" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon 11 in a study in HEBREWS

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Father And Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

Most all of the Bible accounts of fathers are those who deal with fathers and sons. Here we have a rare case of a father and daughter combination. And what a combination they were!

George Barnell, a Jew living in North Carolina, back in 1871 fathered one of the most unusual daughters in Americans history. Jane Barnell grew up to become the famous Lady Olga, the bearded lady of the circus. She had a thick beard hanging 13 and a half inches, and also a large mustache. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

Bringing The Law To Life

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our Summer Series for 1996 is part of the most carefully-studied and widely-known record of the teachings of Jesus Christ, Matthew 5 - 7, popularly (and, I think, unfortunately) known as "The S __ __ __ __ __ on the M __ __ __ __." Much of what this passage contains of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Holy Armor

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015

This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran