Sermons on Instruction:

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 3:1-2 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020

An exposition of Proverbs

Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life…” When we think of our children, what do we want for them? I remember my mom saying she wanted me to be happy and healthy. She wanted to make sure I had security. Who doesn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Today we are focusing on the wife’s role and responsibility

We are in chapter five of our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together as we continue looking at what Paul says about walking wisely and Spirit filled living. Last week we saw God’s vision for Marriage is to display Christ’s relationship with his church. The next few weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Children In The Discipline And Instruction Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

Raising children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord is crucial for several reasons

As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). This means intentionally teaching and training them in the ways of God, so they can develop a strong faith and a lifelong relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19, Ephesians 6:4

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 13, 2010

Joshua gives some practical instructions to ensure success in serving the Lord.

The purpose of my sermon this morning is to encourage your wholehearted obedience to the Lord God Almighty and to warn you of the consequences of disobedience to Him. Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7arO6mTs5W0 The famous last words of Todd Beamer on US Airlines Flight 93 before crashing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions On Honoring Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Lance Ladd on Nov 16, 2001

sermon on the 5th commandment instructions on raising children and loving parents

Honor your Father and Mother Exodus 20:12 IHCC 11/11/01 EX 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. I have heard many people comment about the declining situations of our families and of young people today. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. In the previous section of this letter we were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Are Instructed Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

this continues our series of messages considering what people expereinced as they humbly enterend inton the presence of Christ, taking their place at His feet

Sitting @ the Feet of Jesus: We are instructed! Luke 10:38 – 42 There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Instructions For Those Who Get Sick ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James gives instructions for those who get sick which puts a responsibility upon the sick to let other members of the church know that they are sick and not to leave it up to others to find out about their sickness by accident.

INTRODUCTION #34 1. Open your bibles to James 5:14. Here, James ask the question: “Is anyone among you sick”? Let those of us who are not sick think about this question for a few moments. 2. Most all congregations have a large number on the sick list at all times. James’ ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Instructions To All Disciples

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus didn't leave us a command and a commission without the means, methods, motivation, and power to accomplish it.

Intro Young William Wilberforce was discouraged one night in the early 1790s after another defeat in his 10 year battle against the slave trade in England. Tired and frustrated, he opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the floor. It was ...read more

Commendations And Instructions - Philippians, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 4, 2022

- Paul’s reminders are clear, and his encouragement is always before us: Legal worship was outward: based on acts, restricted to certain times and places and - Christian worship begins internally, it flows from the workings of the Holy Spirit (within us).

“Commendations and Instructions” - Philippians, Part 6 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 6 Philippians 2:25 – 3:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Philippians 3:1-4, Romans 16:18, Romans 12:1, Colossians 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2017

A simple lesson describing the Bible and offering some support of its claims.

1. B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth 2. Today we are going to look at some basic information about the Bible 3. The Bible’s Content I. Start with a Definition A. The Word, “Bible,” Means “Book” The Bible was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Convert Instructions - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 25, 2017

In Colossians chapters 1-2, Paul explains that Jesus has satisfied everything that we need as Christians. He came, He lived, He Died, He arose and He ascended. In chapter 3 Paul begins instructing us as Christians in the basics of our Christian walk.

Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION 1. Context: In Colossians chapters 1-2, Paul explains that Jesus has satisfied everything that we need as Christians. He came, He lived, He Died, He arose and He ascended. Colossians 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21, Romans 6:1-14, Philippians 4:2-9, Romans 8:1-11, Colossians 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Priestly Offering Instructions (Leviticus 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 1, 2024

How were the priests to offer various sacrifices? Let's look at Leviticus 6.

Were there further details for the priests in regard to the offerings? What great lessons did the offerings provide? How did they prepare for the greatest sacrifice of all? Let’s look at Leviticus 6. What other kinds of sin would require a guilt or reparation offering? And the Lord spake unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist