Sermons on Israelite Apostasy:

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009

A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-44

Denomination: Baptist

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Worth Your Salt?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015

Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Must Know The Message Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

What message are you sending? Do you know the message?

Rom 10:13-17 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible To Restore Part 2: Four To Sixth Qualities Of Apostate Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 6, 2014

To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you consume JESUS until you are full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:5 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Abandoned Their Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2014

To show that faith is our overcoming factor.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you abandoned your faith? Do you have faith in JESUS in the first place? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is our overcoming factor. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:6 (Today's English Version) 6:6 And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does ‘abandoning The Faith’ Mean Losing Your Salvation? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

An examination of the difficult phrase "abandoning the faith" and its proper context of legalism, not salvation.

THE MAIN QUESTION: Does “abandon[ing] the faith” mean losing your salvation? - 1 Timothy 4:1. - This is one of those passages where the wording immediately lends itself to thinking about eternal security. What does it mean that “some will abandon the faith”? Does it mean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Useless Shepherds

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false s

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false shepherd in the land; the lost and perishing he will not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Difficult Truth And A Wonderful Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 22, 2013

In these next verses in 1 John we are presented with a difficult truth that cuts home today and a wonderful hope that gives us courage for tomorrow.

A Difficult Truth and A Wonderful Hope - 1 John 2:18-29 - July 21, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #8 This morning we are continuing in our series from the book of 1 John so I’ll ask you to open your Bibles with me please, to 1 John, chapter 2, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

Mars Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013

If it is still the Old Rugged Cross and the Blood why be looking for every new thing?

Acts 17:19-21 19 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. 21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2012

2 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-II—Hebrews 10:26-31 The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for willful sin. Religious unbelief(willful sin) warrants unavoidable forecast/merit(consequences). What is the unavoidable forecast/merits(consequences) of Religious unbelief(willful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jude V.1-3 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

Jude calls believers to contend for the faith! To join in the battle… to be ready to step up! Are you ready to step up today… to step up and take on the battle plan God has laid forth for you?

A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 1-3 Teaching Lesson 2 May 16, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Accountability Means

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches believers what it means to be truly accountable for ones self and their actions, because one day we will all have to give and account of ourselves; and we will be judged according to thought-word and deed.

Rom 14: 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compromising Churches Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

Seventh in a series on Revelation dealing with the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Compromising Churches” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms a simple outline of the book. John wrote during a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance