Sermons on Key:

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Defining The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

The sole purpose of the church is to be the dynamic, living body through which God can accomplish His work to His glory.

Defining The Role Of The Church Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction We are talking about the subject of church today. And speaking about church, a couple of months back we conducted a survey within the congregation to help the ministerial staff to preach a series of relevant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Seven of a series

The Revival Church Revelation 3:7-13 This city of Philadelphia was located about 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was a place noted for agricultural products, but afflicted with earthquakes. In A.D. 17, while under the reign of Tiberius, it was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Genesis Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eighteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that God confirms His promise that Abraham will have a son – at which Sarah laughs. God disclosed to Abraham that He is about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 18 The Lord appears again to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Simplicity - "I am" 2. Exclusion - "By Me" 3. Inclusion - "If any man" 4. Condition - "Enter In" 5. Certainty - "Shall Be Saved" 6. Liberty - "Go In And Out" 7. Provision - "Find Pasture"

- Camera – The eyes to the world bring it into your home + Walt Disney did it best over 30 years with various name changes > Disneyland, > Walt Disney Presents, > Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, > Wonderful World of Disney, > Disney's Wonderful World, > The Magical World of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Philadelphia: The Church That Is Faithful And Alive Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

So finally we come to a church with a positive record. This church shows what Christ wants a church to be.

Have you ever seen a church that is alive and faithful to Christ? A church that focuses upon Jesus Christ? A church that makes Jesus Christ the center of its ministries and activities? A church that focuses upon reaching and growing people for Christ? A church that focuses upon teaching people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 "The Changing Of A Nation!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: What decisions are you facing right now that will change your life forever? How do we Change a Nation: 1. We proceed slowly! Question: What is your first tendency when faced with a decision? Nehemiah 1:4 "When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Rest Of My Life! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Will you be Christ from head to foot?

Question: How do you live the rest of your life? Making Your Life the Best: 1) Pay Up! Vs. 8a “Let no debt remain outstanding…” (NIV) Psalm 37:21 “The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously…” (NIV) Question: Why does Paul begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Upon This Rock I Build My Church

Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 3, 2006

The Gates of Hell will not prevail against the church, even if hell gets in you

Upon this Rock I build my church and the Gates of Hell Shall not prevail against it! Even if hell gets in you!! Prophetess Tamiko Stewart – Sunday, March 26, 2006 – Living Word Matthew 16:13-19 • God’s purpose will get accomplished! • Peter had revelation knowledge! • Peter means “Rock” • Hades ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on the power of God and it’s availability to Christians.

I’ve Got The Power Using Your God-Given Authority 1/19/05 I. Introduction Play clip from Bruce Almighty. In this scene, Bruce Nolan has just been endowed with God’s powers. His initial reaction is disbelief, until he sees the amazing things that he can do with God’s power. Well, did you know, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Commission Restored

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

A right relationship with God is necessary in order to live the Kingdom life God has designed us for.

God’s Commission Restored Text: Acts 2:22 KJV Introduction: Jesus could not heal the sick. Jesus could not deliver the tormented from demons. Jesus could not raise the dead. To believe otherwise is to ignore what He said about Himself. In Jn 5:19, Jesus said: "The Son can do nothing." Nothing in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 19, 2010

What difference should it make if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

Title: Who do you say that I am? Text: Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Resurrection Blessings”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 21, 2022

"Science bows before the resurrection". 1st blessing: Forgiveness; 2nd blessing: a resurrected body; 3rd blessing: Jesus gives all His disciple the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2022 Text: John 20:19-31 Easter II “Resurrection Blessings” The Rev. Ray Pritchard in one of his sermons wrote this phrase: “Science bows before the empty tomb.” I like that phrase. The gospel accounts were written 2000 years ago. We live in a day of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran