Sermons on Is Essential:

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 1, 2014

Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-13 teaches us that impudent prayer is essential to a godly life.

Scripture Jesus taught his disciples many truths on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. After teaching on the nature of mission and the importance of commitment, Jesus taught his disciples about various relationships. In three steps, Jesus worked from one fellow’s human inward to our most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

4 essential truths about the afterlife (Material adapted from a Bible study from Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll)

This is a complex question. What about this teaching that brothers must marry their brother’s widow? This is the concept of the kinsman redeemer. “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Ephesians 5:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Genesis 1:27-28, Exodus 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Your Own Boss!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal And Jealousy And Envy--O My!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

We learn from this story a lot about jealousy. It can be confused with righteous behavior, as in this story. It is essentially self-centered.

Saturday 4th Week of Easter Jealousy. Envy. These are two attitudes that literally can tear a community apart–a church, a political body, a family. We can learn a great deal about these sins from the Scripture. Here we see two results of the preaching and healing done by Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14, Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

Justification By Faith: An Overview Of The Book Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2021

Although Habakkuk was a "minor" prophet, his teaching is essential to establishing the doctrine of "Justification by Faith"

Living By Faith: An Overview of the Book of Habakkuk Introduction As we continue on our study a section of the Old Testament called the “Minor Prophets” we come toa prophet named Habakkuk. Scholars are not exactly sure when he prophesied, but in general, the book itself seems to indicate ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priorities In Worship, Part 5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 28, 2023

There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise....

Priorities In Worship, Part 5 Hebrews 10, 24–25 Hebrews 10:22-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Wilderness? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon explores the power, purpose, and promise of God's Good News, emphasizing the essential role of the Holy Spirit in transforming hearts.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills this room every time we gather together in fellowship, a warmth that can only be attributed to the love of God that binds us together as a family. I am always grateful for these moments we share, moments where we open our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Scripture Interpretation

Petty Wars (Judges 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2025

Should we be involved in petty disputes over non-essential trivia? Let's begin in Judges 12.

Did Israel fall into petty squabbles and national division? Are many of the differences of opinion between churches similar disputes over unimportant non-essentials of our common faith? What are the essentials that unite us? Let’s look at Judges 12. Was there ever intertribal war between a branch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Holiness In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025

Maintaining holiness in a corrupt world is not optional for the believer—it is essential. You are called to be different, to shine as light, and to be the salt of the earth.

MAINTAINING HOLINESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, James 1:27, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not just an old-fashioned concept—it is the eternal standard of God. In a world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest And Build: Live Freely, Lightly And Fully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.

Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Topics: Rest, Build

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Ii: God's Word Essential For Becoming A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming mature in the Christian Faith, remain true to the Word of God as personified by God's Son and our Savior Jesus Christ, making the Word a "lamp unto our fee, and a light unto our paths".

YOU CAN’T BE LIKE A RED DELICIOUS APPLE WITHOUT THE WORD 2 Peter 1:12-21 Mature Christians are like red delicious apples. If you have reached the highest level of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

In Faith, Unity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007

Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Choices--Eternal Destinies Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores Jesus interaction with the Pharisees--their choice--and the eternal consequence of their choice. The issues people face today are essentially the same.

Eternal Choices Eternal Destinies Fortifying the Foundations # 20 John 8:12-30[1] 11-16-03 Intro There is in the passage before us this morning a life and death struggle going on in the hearts of these Pharisees and in the crowd that is listening to their dialogue with Jesus. The issues are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Battle Gear

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 4, 2004

There are 6 essential things we must carry into battle each day if we are to have a chnace against the enemy of our soul.

Our Battle Gear Ephesians 6:14-18 I. The Piece that Holds It All Together (v. 14a) A. Without Truth There is No Foundation to Stand B. Real Truth is Revealed in God’s Word C. God’s Truth Protects Us 1. Against Lies About Us 2. Against Distortions of Scripture II. The Pieces that Provide Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist