Sermons on Leaven Of Pharisees:

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let’s study three things that Paul lists as great perils or dangers to Christian freedom.

FREE AT LAST GALATIANS 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Picture me in handcuffs or sitting in a jail cell. Now, picture me unshackled or walking about freely. I think I might use the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Fee at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I’m free at last.” That’s the story and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Convenience Truth

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 29, 2019

The American church is in trouble! We have chosen consumerism and convenience over service. We must be challenged to follow Jesus at all costs.

1. Video clip of New US Citizens https://youtu.be/0pvonsToYA0 a. Becoming a Christian reminds me of the excitement with becoming a US Citizen b. BUT, something happens along the way and the “new” wears off. 2. What do these slides have in common? [Convenience Slides a. 7-11 b. Garage Door ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2019

As God in the flesh, Jesus lived an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. We too live extraordinarily in the ordinary because of the Spirit of Christ (or Holy Spirit) who indwells us.

1. A few weeks ago I made the statement in the sermon that disciples should like Jesus. I want to explore this reality over the next few weeks. I want us to look at some of the key characteristics of Jesus and make application to ourselves. If I am going to follow Jesus that means I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Lamb Of God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2018

What does salvation have to do with a lamb? How did Jesus become the Lamb of God?

How is God’s purpose hinted at from earliest human history? What does it have to do with a lamb? Let’s look at how Jesus, the Lamb of God was slain from the beginning and how it culminates in Revelation 22. Genesis 4:4 “Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Flies In The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025

The Church was meant to be the fragrance of Christ. We were not put here to be popular. We were put here to be holy.

DEAD FLIES IN THE CHURCH (When the Fragrance of Christ is Replaced With the Stench of Compromise) SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour…” PROLOGUE: THE CHURCH WAS MEANT TO BE THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Peter 1:16, Jeremiah 6:14, 2 Timothy 3:5, Luke 13:3, James 2:26, 1 Peter 1:15, James 4:8, James 4:4, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Sin Is The Same Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

So many urban legends, are any of them true? What really happened at 9/11? Just like there are many urban legends there are many spiritual legends. Let’s take a look at another one here today.

Urban Legends Part 3 “All sin is the same” Rom 3:10-20, Luke 12:47-48, I Cor 5:6-8, Numbers 15:27-30, Leviticus 4:27-29 & 5, Rev 22:11 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-20

Denomination: Vineyard

The Vigilant Servant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD will serve us in the days to come because He's the Eternal Great GOD, and all His creations will serve Him by waiting for His return.

I. EXORDIUM: How do you show your greatness? By being a vigilant servant. Matthew 20:26 Matthew 20:26 (Amplified Bible) Not so shall it be among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 8, 2018

Part 3 of the series - The Church of the New Testament. This part addresses the question, "What is the Church." There are many conceptual variations on what the church is and what its principal purpose is. But what did Jesus intend to build?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Samuel 22:32, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15, Philemon 1:2, Ephesians 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 5:25-30, Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:17, Psalm 18:31, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Revelation 1:18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Daniel 2:44, Acts 20:29-30, Matthew 13:10-11, John 14:14, Hebrews 12:25-29, Revelation 21:27, Acts 9:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A Watchman

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

We have a responsibility as watchmen to sound the alarm of impending judgement for those living contrary to the Word of God. Are you telling those that you love about Christ and what an eternity without Him will be like?

You Are A Watchman Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16; Luke 10:25-29; First Timothy 2:1-4 “(1) Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, (2) ‘Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: 'When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Luke 10:25-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Winning Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 22, 2016

God's blueprint for His church includes something that makes no sense. God builds His church with losers. The rejects of society. The people no one else wants. Why would He do it that way?

OPEN: In the first part of the 1900s, New York City had two major league baseball teams. One was called the New York Yankees (obviously) But in the early 1900’s what was the name of the other team? (NY Giants) In 1957, the Giants decided they liked the climate better in San Francisco… ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woman: Where Are Your Accusers? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2022

To establish Jesus' wisdom in dealings with Israel’s leaders that brought to Him a woman alleging she was caught in adultery, and Moses commanded to stone such a woman, tempting Him to have reason to accuse Him. This lesson exposes their plot against the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Accusers 2. The Woman Accused 3. The Woman’s Acquitter Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Woman: Where Are Your Accusers?” Jesus’ words to the mob: "You without sin cast the first stone," convicted her accusers, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 17:7, Deuteronomy 22:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Strikes And You Are Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2010

a study of chapter 22 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 22: 1 – 31 Three strikes and you are out! “1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Now, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Yes, show her all her abominations! 3 Then say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “The city sheds blood in her own midst, that her time ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gentle Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus intended to conquer, but not like any other conqueror who had ever lived. His method was sheer folly to the world and still is today, but Jesus goes on reigning while the mighty mock him and then disappear into the dust of oblivion.

Harry Reichenback in the book World's Most Spectacular Hoaxes tells of his grand deception in promoting Francis Bushman. Bushman was a small time actor in Chicago, but Reichenback was able to get his salary raised to a commanding figure. He took Bushman to New York and carried 2000 pennies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9, Matthew 12:15-21

Faith That Marvels

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2024

This Centurion in our story today is a model for us of Christian service. He is a man with authority over 100 soldiers, but he became a servant to his own servant when he called upon Jesus to heal him.

Faith That Marvels Luk 7:1-10 Read: Luke 7:1-10 Practically all Bibles today are divided up by chapter and verse, but many are also by divided by chapter or sectional topics. For example, Matthew chapter 5 might have a heading at the beginning of the chapter that says “Sermon on the Mount” to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist