Sermons on Legalists:

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008

Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-21

Denomination: Brethren

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2009

Marriage is sacred institution, ordained and instituted by God, and is to be treated as sacred.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Text: Matt. 5:31-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Another major contributing factor in our problems as a nation is the decline of the family. In a recent Barna Research study, we find that among those who have said their wedding vows, one out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

One God, One Name, One Day Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 10, 2012

First of a two-part series on the Ten Commandments and how they relate to our lives

ONE GOD, ONE NAME, ONE DAY A young woman brought her fiancé to visit her parents. After a nice dinner, the father invited the fiancé to the library for a talk. "So what are your plans?" he asked the young man. "I am a seminary student," he replied. "A seminary student. Hmmm," said the father. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

“There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fundamental Principles For Living

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 8, 2017

A New look at the Ten Commandments for a postmodern age

Sermon on Fundamental Principles Exodus 20 : 1 – 17 As we explore the wanderings in the desert after the Exodus in our series, we arrive today at what is considered very important in this experience. The Israelites have now become an established nation and they needed the law. No society can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Close But No Cigar

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015

Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Promises...forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

God promises that He will forgive if we are willing to ask Him for forgiveness.

God’s Promises…Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50 Introduction- Recap-We have looked at faithfulness, wisdom, peace, purpose, and today his forgiveness. Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral and Illustrations I found there. This morning we will look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Commands Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Oct 8, 2014

In Sunday school we get the condensed version of the Ten Commandments but they can be read expansively, so that you are challenged to consider how the commandment may apply to all sorts of real life situations.

The God Who Commands Exodus 20:1-17 October 5, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for a long time. They were learning what it means to really trust God but that trust was hard learned. There was a definite pattern: at the first hint of adversity they turned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Abiding In Liberty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 3, 2016

As Americans we enjoy specific liberties associated with being a citizen of this great country. Believers also enjoy great liberty in Christ. Such liberty requires restraint and comes with great responsibility.

Abiding in Liberty Galatians 5: 13-18 Tomorrow we celebrate a special day in America – Independence Day. While many may not pause to reflect on the significance of the holiday, it stands in remembrance of a special event that separates America from other nations. We celebrate the day we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"honor" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 22, 2021

Based on Matthew 6:9b - Sermon focuses on "Hallowed be your name" & how to approach God in prayer.

“HONOR” Matthew 6:9b FBCF – 2/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Scottish Historian Thomas Carlyle: “Show me the man you honor & I will know what kind of man you are.” To honor someone is to show them great respect, especially in a public setting. We say, “Your honor” to a judge, showing our respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid Nor Dismayed

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus looked at all He did through the lens of His hour of suffering to come---His death and resurrection. In spite of the opposition of the Pharisees, Jesus never wavered from His mission---to seek and save the lost.

NOT AFRAID NOR DISMAYED Text: Luke 13:31-35 Luke 13:31-35  At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."  (32)  He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Moved With Compassion

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Dec 13, 2019

Three of the greatest words in scripture are "moved with compassion:. What moves you? What moves your needle? Jesus was "moved with compassion" for the lostness of man (Matthew 9), for the needs of man (Matthew 14), and now for an individual who needs a touch and a word.

Moved with compassion #3 Mark 1:40 – 45. It’s personal. Everybody is motivated/moved by something. What moves you? Money, success, family, friends, politics, love. In this series we’ve looked at two things that “moved” Jesus “with compassion”. In Matthew chapter 9 we found that Jesus was “moved ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sins And Mistakes Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We are in a very unique portion of Scripture in this seventh chapter of I Cor. We are not dealing here with absolute issues of right and wrong. We are dealing with issues that are very complex, and where the question is not, what is right or wrong, but what is the best under the circumstances.

Bruce Larson in Dare To Live Now, tells of his experience as a new recruit during World War II. He sat down to his first breakfast in the mess hall, at Fort Benning, Georgia. He saw something in a large bowl that looked like cream of wheat. He scooped out a lot of it into his bowl, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31

The Church Is Catholic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are administered] has in common

Romans 11:33 - 12:8 Introduction We have said that every orthodox church regards the marks of the church to be four: The church is One, Holy, Apostolic, Catholic. When we speak of Catholicity, we speak of that which the One church [Where the WORD is preached, and where the sacraments are ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Exposed To The Truth

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019

False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist