Sermons on Joint Participation:

Vanity

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 10, 2014

The soul is the hallmark of man's existence. Therefore, effort must be geared towards things that will nourish and enrich the soul. Unfortunately, what we seek today are the things that glorify the flesh to the detriment of our soul.

"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 The above passage of the scriptures makes us understand that the whole essence of man is centred on the soul. No wonder the book of Genesis told us that man became a living soul when God breathed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Now! Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 12, 2015

Most people are waiting until Heaven to enjoy life. But Christ offers us life for living now. And He shows us the way! How can we live the Christian life? Discover how to live life here and now!

Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” I. Life is for living- Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” A. Living not just existing B. Living a full & meaningful life John 10:10 C. Living now-“I now live” Galatians 2:20 D. Living continuously Acts 20:24 II. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Rides Upon The Storm Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

God Rides upon the Storm

Psalm 29:1-11 God Rides upon the Storm William Cowper: God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. I. The Call to Worship (1-2) 2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; i. The Expectation - “give unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Miracle Of Easter SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A sermon on the miraculous resurrection of Christ

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ What happened to Jesus before the cross. During the Last Supper, Jesus went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He prayed all night because he knew the suffering that awaited him. This intense psychological stress caused him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

A Christians Checkbook- Steward Of Gods Wealth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 21, 2023

This is the 172nd sermon in the series Action". This is the 9th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#172] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- STEWARDS OF GOD’S WEALTH Ephesians 3:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 3 begins a new division in Ephesians. Paul starts the chapter with the phrase, “For this reason” or for this purpose. Paul is showing God’s eternal purpose for believers in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Judge A Nation?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2020

Through the Prophet Amos, God provides the reasons for judging the nations around Judah and Israel, as well as His own people. The reasons for His judgement stands against nations to this day.

“Thus says the LORD: ‘For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron. So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad. I will break the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Under Water

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 27, 2018

Jonah's prayer from the belly of a fish serves to encourage Christians to pray, especially when under water.

“Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying “‘I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Competing According To The Rules Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015

Divine rewards demand that we conduct our lives according to God's rules provided in His Word.

I consider the initial verses of this chapter to be among the most significant verses of the book. They are, as well, perhaps the most neglected verses of the missive which Paul wrote. I confess that I am ploughing quite a narrow furrow in these expositions. Note that the Apostle appeals to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

"alas, Babylon!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 28, 2024

God will judge this fallen world and those who live only for this world. How, then, shall the one who follows Christ live?

“After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008

1) The Elements, 2) Reason and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming.

When was Jesus born? No, not on December 25. Though Christians had adopted that date by A.D. 336, Christ was born “when shepherds watched their flocks by night.” In other words, most likely in the spring. And no, He wasn’t born in the year 1 A.D. The Bible tells us that Herod the Great ruled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

The Coming Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2018

From Galatians 4:4-7 we see 1) The Elements (Galatians 4:4a)., 2) Reason : (Galatians 4:5). and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming: (Galatians 4:6-7).

If you have been to a department store since Thanksgiving, you most likely have been struck by all the Christmas displays. The timing of the displays can be a tricky issue. Wholesalers showcase Christmas options to retailers in the summer. For those who place their orders at that time and soon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

Faith That He'll Provide

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“JESUS THEREFORE LIFTING UP HIS EYES, AND SEEING THAT A GREAT MULTITUDE WAS COMING TO HIM, SAID TO PHILIP, ‘WHERE ARE WE TO BUY BREAD, THAT THESE MAY EAT?’ 6 AND THIS HE WAS SAYING TO TEST HIM, FOR HE HIMSELF KNEW WHAT HE WAS INTENDING TO DO.” Here you see these two verses, which I will focus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Eve Believes The Lie

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001

An outline for study/group discussion

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘From the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat; but from the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

How The Bible Describes Our Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

This brief outline identifies five wonderful adjectives that describe the salvation that we have in Jesus Christ our Lord.

HOW THE BIBLE DESCRIBES OUR SALVATION "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." Jude, verse 3. I. A COMMON SALVATION: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist