Sermons on Inner Sin:

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018

This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Shining Armor -- Part 1

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 22, 2019

Paul lists six pieces of armor in Ephesians 6:14-17. In today's text, Ephesians 6:14, we learn about two pieces of armor that are part of the whole armor of God.

Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, and our only strength in this warfare. Today, I want to examine the first part of our shining armor in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Shining Armor -- Part 1

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 22, 2019

Paul lists six pieces of armor in Ephesians 6:14-17. In today's text, Ephesians 6:14, we learn about two pieces of armor that are part of the whole armor of God.

Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, and our only strength in this warfare. Today, I want to examine the first part of our shining armor in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consolation (Series: Lessons On 2 Corinthians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2019

The apostle Paul was not disappointed with the believers in Corinth, which he indicated to Titus; and though they faced an uncertain future, he could joyfully declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come.

September 18, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.c: Consolation. (7:13-16) 2nd Corinthians 7:13-16 (NKJV) 13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 1) - Discovering His Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

“Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.”

DISCOVERING HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (Section 1 –His Will) I. A PLANNED LIFE “Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.” Horace Bushnell A. Every Life Is A Plan of God 1. Does God have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Whole New World (Acts 16:9-16)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE FIRST CONVERT IN EUROPE (ACTS 16:9-16)

A WHOLE NEW WORLD (ACTS 16:1-15) A whole new world emerged to me when I moved from USA to Hong Kong in 2008 after living there for 21 years. Hong Kong was the gateway to China, the pearl of the Orient, and, more importantly, my wife’s hometown. I had no choice. Doris said, “If you’re not going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Her Brand Of Justice (Genesis 38:6-26)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE (GENESIS 38:6-26) I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow, And ne'er a word said she; But, oh! The things I learned from her, When sorrow walked with me. (Robert Browning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:6-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cling To The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2019

Cling to the Lord, because you can count on Him. Don't cling to the world, because it will con you.

Several years ago, Our Daily Bread told the story of an elderly man, who lay in a hospital with his wife of 55 years sitting at his bedside. “Is that you, Ethel, at my side again?” he whispered. “Yes, dear,” she answered. He softly said to her, “Remember years ago when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Mark 8:34-36, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer (Part 1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

Would you like to pray more? Better? Deeper? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray sincerely, secretly, simply and securely.

Prayer (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/22/2015 A young man stepped up to the checkout-counter in a small drugstore with three boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. The pharmacist asked him what his plans were for the three boxes, and the young man replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

"i Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, "let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

I preached this sermon our first Sunday back to worship after the Covid pandemic.

Title: “I Was Glad When They Said Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. Script: Psalm 122 Type: Expos./Event Where: 5-17-20 Intro: What brings you joy? This is a personal question and I am sure there are a variety of answers. For some it is a relationship or upcoming wedding. For some, it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

En Tiempos Dificiles Empieza A Cavar

Contributed by Mauricio Luna on May 17, 2020

Mientras cavas tu estanque, encontraras piedras pero no permitas que las piedras impidan el hallazgo del agua.

2Reyes 3:4-25 4 Entonces Mesa rey de Moab era propietario de ganados, y pagaba al rey de Israel "(Omri)" cien mil corderos y cien mil carneros con sus vellones. 5 Pero muerto Acab, el rey de Moab se rebeló contra el rey de Israel. 6 Salió entonces de Samaria el rey Joram, y ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, Psalm 51:17

Pentecost Is Not A History Lesson

Contributed by Randall Long on May 21, 2020

This message relates the events of Pentecost to our situation as the Church in a lost world today.

Today is the day we celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost, nearly 2,000 years ago. However, while we are going to read about the remarkable, earth-shaking events of that day, this is not a history lesson. The story of Pentecost does tell us how Christ's first disciples reached the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

__ Immediately I was in the Spirit: John already said he was in the Spirit at Revelation 1:10. This was yet a different experience, as John came to heaven and a heavenly perspective.

BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ** Revelation 1:19 ” the things which shall take place after this”. __This is the revelation of things which shall take place in the future **” I was in the spirit…” (Revelation 4:2) __ Immediately I was in the Spirit: John already said he was in the Spirit at Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

This week we continue our series into Discovery who Jesus says He is through the I Am statements in the book of John. This week looks at

Welcome to the last week of our I am: Discovering who Jesus says he is. Over the last 8 weeks we have explored the differing I am statements made by Jesus in the book of John. Let me start this morning with a little review. The First week we looked at Jesus as the Great I am, while each of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God