Sermons on Keep And Remove:

Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all.

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all. Introduction: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Stress Free Living

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

overcoming tensions of life

Intro: a number of years ago Lauri’s father had triple by-pass surgery. He was put on blood thinners, given a special diet and was told to exercise. The last thing the doctor advised was, keep stress free. It was kind of funny that a doctor would advise stress free living when we live in a very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Claiming The Promise Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 9, 2006

It has been forty years since we last heard about Caleb.

The Victory Side of Life #12 Claiming the Promise by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 14:6-15 Text v.12 It has been forty years since we last heard about Caleb. He has served silently under Joshua. There is every indication that they fought the enemy side by side. They had spied out the land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Man The Life Boats

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Once a ship is halfway under it will sink. Best to get in the lifeboat before the ship sucks you down with it. Many churches are ninety percent under and no one wants a life boat. We are not called to go down with the ship.

1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Truth In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 17, 2025

Truth is not optional in the life of a believer; it is essential. Without truth, a believer cannot stand firm, cannot enjoy freedom, and cannot please God.

THE ROLE OF TRUTH IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:32 — “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:160, John 14:6, Ephesians 6:14, 2 Timothy 2:15, Zechariah 8:16 INTRODUCTION: Truth is the very foundation of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How You Can Know You Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:1-4 concerning the certainity of forgiveness for the Christian. Romans Series #33

Romans Series # 33 April 10, 2002 Read Romans 8: 1-4 There are very few things in life that you can be absolutely certain about. For instance marriages fail despite vows of lifelong commitment, many products that we purchase disappoint us despite the "satisfaction guaranteed" label, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Real Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: BE REAL A. What is the REAL YOU, like? 1. I believe there are times when we HIDE behind MASKS and FACADES and not allow our “TRUE- SELVES” to come out. ILLUSTRATION: When Karen Morse of Henniker, New Hampshire was about to GRADUATE from high school, she revealed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passover Seder Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2006

The first of the Seven Holy Days given to God’s people to celebrate. Ths Passover Seder is written in typical Haggadah fasion with a relationship to Christ in each step of the dinner.

Passover 2006 April 12th, Sundown INTRODUCTION We know from the scriptures that Jesus was Jewish. He observed Moses’ Law faithfully and no sin could be laid to his account. (1 Peter 2:22) Colossians 2:16 – 17 “16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:5-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Human Precepts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 5: 1 – 15

Hosea 5: 1 – 15 Human precepts 1 “Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O house of the king! For yours is the judgment, because you have been a snare to Mizpah and a net spread on Tabor. 2 The revolters are deeply involved in slaughter, though I rebuke them all. 3 I know ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How All Is Your All In Christ?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 3, 2010

God is all we need.

How all is your all in Christ? EPH. 4:6 “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Did you know the t the word “ALL” is used some 5,675 times in the Bible? We know it is a small word but it means a great deal. Yet it seems we read over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Cross And The Fiery Serpent"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 18, 2006

The fiery serpent raised up by Moses in the wilderness is one of the most striking types of the cross of Christ in all of scripture.

"Then they set out from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the people became impatient because of the journey. The people spoke against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Give Sin No Quarter

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2023

We fight sin in our lives and in the life of the nation.

Perry’s Scope 9 Give Sin No Quarter For years I have heard Christians are to draw a parallel to heaven with the Hebrews’ entrance into Canaan. Songs like “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” reinforce this idea. The first stanza of the song reads: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025

This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Revelation 2:14-15, Galatians 5:25, Revelation 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Celebrating the the prize of independence and freedom before the reality is in hand.

Independence Day This weekend many people are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit family. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the John Wayne marathon on TV. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational