Sermons on interdenominational relations:

Addressing The Realities Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2015

Being human is generally a good thing. The temptation in our day is to manipulate or engineer human nature and deny its realities. But a church is about real people, redeemed by Jesus, but fully human — even more human — because of that redemption.

Addressing the Realities of Life (I Timothy 5:1-16) 1. Some people have a sanitized view of life. Life, however, is often less glamourous. 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cheating The Labourer Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2020

James cautions us against cheating those to whom we are indebted. The message explores some of the parameters of this admonition.

“Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 9, 2002

Praying on purpose and how it relates to Living on Purpose

Praying on Purpose December 8, 2002 Last week we talked about “living on purpose” and knowing God’s purpose for our lives. For the next several weeks we will be looking at some specific areas of our lives that relate to purpose. Today we will be talking about “praying on purpose”. If we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002

Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fig Tree & The End - Times

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

The Fig tree and How it relates to the End-times.

THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE BIBLICAL REFERENCE: Matthew 24:32-34; Mark 13:28-30 The Fig tree is Israel. the Lord always used the fig tree when speaking of the Nation of Israel. Now learn a parable (or lesson) of the fig tree; when his branch is yet tender (or begins to sprout), and putteth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-30, Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Hurting Spirit

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Man Of Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004

The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Did It For Us

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005

The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Types Of Statements In The Bible. Part I Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPES OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART I I. STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL TRUTH WHICH TAKEN OUT OF THEIR CONTEXT MAY EXPRESS THEOLOGICAL LIES (Gen 3:4 NIV) "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. (Mat 4:8 NIV) Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 2

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE. PART 2 H. ANTHROPOMORPHISMS which speak of God=s guiding His people (Psa 32:8 NIV) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psa ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 3

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in Hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART 3 IV. STATEMENTS IN WHICH SOMETHING IS EXPRESSED IN ABSOLUTE TERMS BUT IS MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD IN RELATIVE TERMS (1 Sam 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men

Contributed by James Sulton on May 3, 2006

How catching fish relates to catching men.

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men Luke 5:1-11 James Sulton I wish to bring to your attention some things about catching fish, that are in relation to catching men. I. The ship they used in reference to church. a. Large or small still ship or church. b. Still used for same purpose - to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

How do we relate to the needs of others?

Helping Hands (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: “There was a pastor of a small church who had a little daughter of about 6-years-old. It was near her bedtime, and she was sent to bed with a stomachache and missed her usual romp with her daddy. A few minutes later she appeared at the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Seals, Trumpets And Bowls

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010

An overview of the seals, trumpets and bowls and how they are related.

Just for the fun of it this week, I decided to use Google to search for images using the search term “seals, trumpets and bowls”. Among the nearly 29,000 hits were these charts that very neatly depict the chronology of the seals, trumpets and bowls in the Book of Revelation. [Show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Factor

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Three I’s as point on Relational Christianity

The JESUS Factor I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism 1 Timothy 5:21(NIV) I. Identify those who God wants you to Reach. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ