Sermons on Legions Of Rome:

Christian Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 15, 2020

How is a church a family? How do we practically show love to one another? Jesus gave us an example and Paul challenges us to live it.

Christian Love (Rom. 12:9-13) Intro: A. There is a verse that many Christians know, have heard or been preached from the pulpit so frequently, it the meaning has lost its wonder and awe. To put the verse in the context I take you to the night commonly called the Last Supper. But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10, John 13:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Too Kind! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Paul ends this epistle with making sure the Philippians know that, regardless of how both contented and empowered he is in Christ, he is still very thankful to them for their remarkable kindness to him, and that it didn't go unnoticed.

I. Intro A. According to the WASHINGTON POST, a church ordered a pizza from Domino’s during a church service. What happened next drew national attention:? “The driver brought the $5.99 pizza to Sycamore Creek Church in Pickerington in suburban Columbus on Oct. 4. The Rev. Steve Markle brought ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Priscilla Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2021

Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Aquila is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples.

Priscilla Priscilla and Aquila were a first-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Aquila is traditionally listed among the Seventy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2022

People are often motivated primarily by fear or greed. But love is the best motivator.

What motivates you? Cynical approach used in sales: Fear and greed. If we believe that we’re completely on our own in the world, then these two impulses serve as effective motivators. As followers of Christ know that there is a more powerful motivator: Love. At the same time, we can lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: The Light Of The World

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 17, 2022

John's Gospel presents seven distinctive claims by the Lord Jesus Christ (John 6:48, 8:12, 10:9, 11, 25, 14:6, 15:5). His claims reveal a great deal about our world, our lives, and what he has to offer us. This message will center on His claim of being "the Light of the World".

The Lord Jesus made it clear to His disciples and those who encountered Him throughout HIs three and a half years of ministry that He was no mere healer, teacher, sage, or model of behavior we could try to emulate. Each of the four Gospels present Him as God Incarnate, the fulfillment of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 8:20, Isaiah 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:11, Isaiah 49:6, Philippians 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Racy Words

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2019

The Christian journey can be described as a "race." We choose the kind of race we run -- fun and games; obligatory; or the long-term run.

1. Last week we “passed the baton” in regard to teaching people the word of God from generation to generation and person to person. 2. It made me think of the ancient Roman Games and how they were used as illustrations for the Christian life. 3. The Games in Rome were a big deal. Although much of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Our Refuge

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

God Our Refuge

Psalm 46 God Our Refuge 1. A REFUGE TO HIDE IN During Hezekiah's reign 700 BC Sennacherib and his Assyrian hosts invaded Judah. They had surrounded Jerusalem and were planning to take the city. Hezekiah prayed and the Lord sent an angel who killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

What Shall I Render Unto The Lord?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

What shall I render unto the LORD?

Psalm 116 12 What shall I render unto the LORD? 1. Our Debts A) The Lord Heard Him! 1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. God Had Listened To Him - God Answers Prayer I know not by what methods rare, But this I know, God answers prayers. I know that He has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 22, 2013

A Saint then is someone who is set apart for special service unto the Lord (exclusively), a consecrated and sacred sanctified holy one.

Quotes: “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” -Søren Kierkegaard, The Journals of Kierkegaard I Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Ready To Wait For God's Time, Season?

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 13, 2020

We are in lockdown for the last few months. Covid-19 hunts us and ruins our lives. Are we not frustrated with God? Are we not upset with God?

Are we ready to wait for God's time, season? Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We are in lockdown for the last few months. Covid-19 hunts us and ruins our lives. Are we not frustrated with God? Are we not upset with God? We question: why did God bring this pandemic into the world? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12, Matthew 14:23, Luke 5:16, Luke 4:42, Luke 9:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Christ Our Passover And First-Fruit

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 14, 2020

Perhaps you are calling the resurrection day of Christ Easter instead of the First-fruit. Learn the truth and be set free from errors

Christ our Pascal and First-fruit The Bible records that Christ rose up from the dead on the third day after fulfilling the feast of the Passover called Pascal. In truth, He died to fulfill the Pascal, but He rose up in fulfillment of the important feast of the first fruit. Believers of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20, Acts 12:4, Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Christmas - Then What? Series

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018

Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Orthodoxy, Orthopathy, And Orthopraxy: Know It, Feel It, Live It

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it.

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it. Yet it is not about doing, but it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

"I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017

Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Methodist

Through Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2017

The concept that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone is a solidly Biblical teaching. Last week, we looked at grace, this week we will examine the idea of faith alone. Both grace and faith are exclusive and must stand alone.

Through Faith Alone (Romans 3:23-28) 1. I had a good time visiting Dale and Katie Daniels and Mary Ann Bolinger in Warsaw/Winona Lake area. I went from there to Luke’s house. But the GPS had me go too far south and then took me back north. It got me there, but it was complicated and probably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible