Sermons on Intellectuals:

Let's Take A Test

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013

Is your faith in Jesus.. • or the church? or your profession of faith • or some prayer you prayed? • or in the good things you think you have done?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 10th 2013 1 John 1:4; 5:13 LET'S TAKE A TEST Intro: The early church had been birthed in power • Grew like wildfire/Lord truly blessed/fledgling church. • However, it wasn't many days until heresy began to creep into the church. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fall On Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Think God Is With The Crowd Or With The Remnant?

Contributed by David Leach on Dec 28, 2013

Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always been to turn away from God.

Do you think God is with the crowd or with the remnant? Isa 1:9 Unless the LORD of hosts Had left to us a very small remnant, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been made like Gomorrah. Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014

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Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Mary is remembered as a devoted disciple of Christ. She honored Him by giving her best. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Judas conspired with the religious leaders in betraying Jesus.

Mark 14:1-11 An Act of Remembrance We are headed towards Jerusalem! 33 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Upon Further Review Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015

In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answer Three: Sound Preaching Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015

The Corinthian church was deeply divided. Two of the issues dividing it were a dispute over what kind of preacher should fill their pulpit, and which former minister had contributed the most to their church. This same problem exists today.

To recap, a letter was written from the Corinthians to Paul and telling him about how divided their church was becoming. Paul answers that letter and we have it recorded as the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul offers them 11 answers to their division problem. The first answer was the cross. If the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lass With Downs Syndrome And How I Learnt About Being God's Friend

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 17, 2018

When you go to work, however tough your job, you don't go alone

Tomorrow many of you will be in the workplace. Some of you may have to make difficult decisions about people’s livelihoods. Who do you fire? Who do you keep? Some of you may have to face difficult moral choices? Do you obey that order from your boss when it is ethically suspect? But if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Light Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. The message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the Christ candle at the center of the Advent wreath.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Jesus John 1:1 – 14 For our guests, we’ve been talking about all the pretty lights of Christmas here at FUMC, Monroe for the past four weeks. We’ve talked about the lights of Christmas, their origins and meanings, and we’ve lighted a light on the Advent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Love God: The Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Learning to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

All You Need is Love Love God: The Greatest Commandment Mark 12: 28 – 34 Those of us who have grown up in the church have heard these words all our lives: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” We’ve heard them, and I, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

How Slick Is Doubt?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2018

Doubt is a huge obstacle to personal growth. The negative light that doubt plants in our hearts and minds can grow and thrive. Recognize doubt can kill the plan of God.

HOW SLICK IS DOUBT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever watch duck hunting on TV? Good duck hunters have DECOYS that look so real, they move to imitate real ducks, they make real quacking sounds like ducks, and real ducks are SLICKED INTO THE BELIEF THAT THOSE DECOY DUCKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:1-8, John 11:16, John 20:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justified By Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Galatians exploring our justification by faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Justified by Faith” Introduction I. Correct Divine Credentials 1:6-2:21 A. Reacted to such a quick departure from the gospel of grace vs 6-7 B. Condemned anyone distorting the gospel of grace vs 8-9 C. Affirmed his personal commitment to the gospel of grace vs 10 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heavenly Focus Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 11 in our study of Colossians dealing with the command to focus on things above.

Chico Alliance Church “A Heavenly Focus”” Today I want us to spend our time thinking about Paul’s second application of the co-death and co-resurrection with Christ principle found in Chapter 3. Paul said all things all lawful. Christ declared all things clean. The issue now becomes one of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Way, Truth, And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus declared He is the Way, Truth, and Life. He is not one of many ways; He is not just adequate truth; He is not mere physical life. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life!

The Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:6 As we continue to examine the I AM statements made by Jesus, we come to one that is often quoted and very profound. I am convinced this is one of the most compelling statements in all of Scripture. Jesus was very emphatic as He spoke to Thomas, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The ---Itis Diseases In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2017

We understand the diseases of tonsillitis, appendicitis, arthritis but there are some spiritual diseases that seem to be contagious within the camp. Let's get the vaccinations?

EVER HEARD OF THE ---ITIS DISEASES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comout Thank you Garry Brackett for pointing out this trail for the rabbit dog to find. I remember as a child my Dad preaching about the FLOWER OF EASTEROUS-CHRYSANTHEMUMS? I understand this flower blooms ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God