Sermons on Intimate Relationship:

Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021

An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 54:4-6, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

It is easy enough to be superficially attracted to Jesus, but the test is continuing with Jesus. Real faith is life-long act.

You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

26 The Prophet's Lamenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 14, 2021

This message is about Jonah lamenting to God in response to God relenting on bringing punishment on the people of Nineveh on account of their repenting at Jonah's preaching.

# 26 – The Prophet’s Lamenting Jonah 4:1-4 – “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the LORD, and said, “Ah, LORD, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Jonah 1:14, Jonah 1:12, Mark 11:27-33, 2 Kings 7:3-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is Not Arrogant (Love Is Not Puffed Up) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 7, 2025

Love is not puffed up. Love is not all about me and how great I think I am.

INTRODUCTION - As we continue with our Love Better series, this series seeks to answer two underlying questions. - What can I do to live with Christians better? - What can I do to love people in my community better? - In our journey to answer those two questions, today we will see from 1 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

How to use The Lord's Prayer in our own prayer time.

The Lord’s Prayer (2) We’re continuing our little series on prayer. I planned to do two talks on the Lord’s Prayer and today we have the second. Jesus doesn’t just dive straight into the Lord’s Prayer. He first gave some teaching about how we should not pray, and last week, we looked at what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Testimony Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 20, 2021

God is mindful of all our ways and therefore it is crucial that we live in such a way that we receive a good testimony from God. The bible records these attestations of God, about those who walked in total obedience to Him.

We read in Psalm 91:15, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) For our study today we will only focus on the first part of this verse, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;” These are the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

The War Within

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 19, 2018

We all have two wars brewing inside of us. The war of good vs evil or flesh vs spirit, and the war of grace vs guilt

A hotel in Galveston, Texas, that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, faced a potential problem. The edge of the hotel hangs over the water. Before the hotel opened, someone thought, "What if someone decides to fish out of the windows?" This person then erected signs saying not to fish from the hotel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

These Are Those Days

Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022

People of God we're living in a time now that we must recognize every church and ministry is not necessarily of God.

“These Are Those Days” Scripture: 1 Tim. 4:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:1-7 (Main text) Point#1 (Make sure your lifelines up with the word) Point#2 (Gird up your loins) Point# 3 (There Is hope) Saints of God there are many false prophets in the land! teaching things that are not sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

A New Year, A New Day

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010

2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust And Obey - The Only Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Trusting in God's commands will bring about the healing, restoration, and reconciliation needed in every relationship you have had or will ever have

Remember the time the Disciples were with Jesus on the lake and a storm came that was so strong that men who had spent most of their life as fishermen, were terrified. This was one serious storm! “One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake." So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship And Commitment To Christ: Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024

Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, relationships, covenant, habits, and embodying Christ’s presence.

Discipleship and Commitment to Christ: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound topic: "Discipleship and Commitment to Christ." Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 1:6, John 13:35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Acts 2:42, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Standard Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Woven Together Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth living. When we have deep, meaningful relationships with God and other people it puts our lives in order and helps us deal with the difficulties of life

What kind of relationships do you have? Are they deep, fulfilling and committed or are they shallow, hollow and flighty. I ask this question as we continue our series on “The Life you always wanted.” Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist