Sermons on Knowing:

Born Again

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

What does it mean to be "born again?"

Born Again!!! John 3:3-8 Nicodemus came to Jesus in the dark. When Jesus told him that "Ye must be born again" it blew his mind, because he was in the darkness. He could not understand. 2000 years later, do we understand any better? Do we really understand what it is to be "Born again"? We are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Natural And Supernatural Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

All gifts come from God. Discover who you are and grow in your gifting.

Natural And Supernatural Gifts James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Creative gifts All gifts come from God and they are good. Each member of the Godhead plays a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The apostolic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the a

The office of the apostle Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Modeling And Teaching Discipleship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2013

This second message in the series deals with the teaching of Jesus that was prompted by the request of Greeks who had asked Philip to see Jesus. This Easter series message then deals with Jesus modeling and teaching discipleship.

EASTER SERIES 2013 MODELING AND TEACHING DISCIPLESHIP JOHN 12:20-27 John 12:19-27 So the Pharisees said to one another, "See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!" 20  Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21  They came to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 16, 2013

What is peace, why do we need it, how does God's peace differ

Peace be with you 15 April 2012 at Christ Church Billericay John 20:19-22 Introduction The theme this morning is “Peace be with you”. I suppose you can see that the disciples needed God's peace, they had locked themselves away because they were frightened that the Jewish authorities ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Anglican

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we work our walk to the cross for Easter celebration, We see many things that Jesus desires to teach us as we journey.

Take up your cross Matthew 16:21-16:28 Introduction- Good morning everyone Would you please turn to the book of Matthew chapter 16:21-16:28 We will begin today a mini series called “ Journey to the cross.” I hope to show you in God’s Word what the cross should mean to us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus casts out fear

Don't be Afraid John is unique. Unlike any other gospel. John is new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Events occur mostly in Judea not Galilee, no parables at all - but sermon like conversations. Written 60 years or more after the resurrection, the author ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014

Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin's of the world.

Jesus Our Passover Lamb The Passover Instituted: Passover: Recalls and show’s God’s Deliverance of the children of Israel Out of Egypt Pesach (PAY- sahk) means to “pass over.” The Passover meal, seder (SAY der), commemorates the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Us Grace And Much More. But Is It Enough?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

Every follower of Jesus has to make the choice to use the gifts God gives and believe they are enough, or ignore them.

Jesus tells a story about a small business owner. In this story the owner of a vineyard employs some day laborers early in the morning. They agreed to work for a days wage. Later in the day the owner noticed some unemployed folks and asked them if they wanted a job for the day, and they agreed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destiny Is Not A Matter Of Chance; It Is A Matter Of Choice

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 5, 2014

“If you have no desire to worship the LORD, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the LORD!" (Net Bible) Joshua 24:15)

“If you have no desire to worship the LORD, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the LORD!" (Net Bible) Joshua 24:15) This is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua 24:14-25, Joshua 24:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted To The Things Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 11, 2014

These early believers were devoted to prayer, one another, God, and people were being added to their number. They showed up daily in the temple courts and shared what they had e.g with the paralysed man. What can we learn?

‘And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved’ (2:47)! People being saved daily! My brothers and sisters to what degree do you want to see people being saved daily in Billericay? It would mean we’d have to learn at least seven new names a week, and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Justified By Works - Does James Contradict Paul? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014

James and Paul seem to be saying something different about faith. But their message is the same. True faith results in a changed life.

James’ teaching on Faith seem to contradict what Paul teaches about Faith. I want to answer this question as we our study of James brings us to James’ familiar statement in chapter 2. “Faith without works is dead.” Is James contradicting what Paul writes in Romans, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Charismatic Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2014

To find out more about how to find and offer our gifts, our charisms, we should only consider Luther and Peter.

Solemnity of Ss Peter & Paul 2014 Come, Holy Spirit Five hundred and four years ago, a young priest from Germany made a pilgrimage on behalf of his religious community to Rome. He was poorly matched to the priesthood. He had been studying rhetoric and preparing to become a lawyer when his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Catholic