Sermons on Letter Closings:

A Tribute To God's Plan Of Redemption PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores God's grace, love, and redemption plan, urging believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends! I trust you've come with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of our Lord today. We gather in this sanctuary, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Topics: Chosen, Blessed

Keep Your Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2004

In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus

INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Loopholes

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Our response to God needs to be total.

No Loopholes, We are called to be fools for Christ's sake Matthew 10:1 "Then He summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority to expel unclean spirits and to cure sickness and disease of every kind" Everything in life that has meaning and value is rooted in God's Grace. Paul begins all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Hosea 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

9 Out Of 10 Ain't Bad

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on Jan 9, 2002

This message encourages those who hear it to take time to "rest" and seek God. If we don’t take time to know God, we can never love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

“Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad…” By: Pastor Wade Hatfield Today, we are going to begin by looking at the Ten Commandments. How many think they could stand up and recite all ten? Maybe not many, but I’m sure that we all know them…listen as I go over them, and it will refresh your memory. The Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008

God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' New Year Reminder

Contributed by Simon Page on Jun 9, 2005

A timely message, encouraging us to value the things that are on the heart of our Lord.

Jesus¡¦ New Year Reminder. _________________________ We all were made for relationships. First with God, and second with each other. You will remember Jesus¡¦ own words in MT 22:37 -40, " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Virtue Embraces Truth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 10, 2014

The child of God who has a true Christian mindset checks everything he hears, reads and experiences to God’s Word. This message show how Biblical truth is the foundation of faith, hope and love.

Title: When Virtue Embraces Truth One powerful truth in Psalms Chapter One is that the blessed man is the man who finds his “…delight in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) The Hebrew word for “law” (torah) in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fork In The Road

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2013

We all have to decide at some point what path we are going to take, the Psalmist gives us a great suggestion!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you live life there comes a point in which you realize you must make a decision as to how you are going to live that life. • As you walk the path of life you inevitably reach that proverbial fork in the road, a fork that can take you down the path of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Out Our Calling Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 12, 2018

The Lord through Paul calls us to get along, even when it's hard. He says to be humble, gentle, patient, and forbearing with our fellow believers. And through our efforts to do so, God will be glorified in the world. We pursue unity because God is one.

Living Out Our Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Some people are really hard to get along with. (Can I get an amen?) I remember several times in our past Becky and I have had the thought, “Why does it seem that most of the time, when we have relational conflict, it’s with Christians!?! With fellow brothers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons From Paul

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

Apostle Paul speaks into the church of Ephesus truth that can help us makes changes in our lives and this messed up world we live in.

Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 Good morning again and welcome to those who are listening online. If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. We can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Family Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the church as a spiritual family, bound by faith and love, and guides believers on living as God's household.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather here today beneath the warm embrace of our Father's love, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the sacred scriptures, towards the living word of God. We stand on the cusp of a profound biblical understanding, ready to open our hearts to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Topics: Family

Living In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Topics: Full Potential

Grateful Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding true happiness in gratitude towards God, honoring Him in all circumstances, and holding onto hope through His enduring love and mercy.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in God's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we are turning our attention to a Psalm that is a song of joy, a hymn of thanksgiving, a melody of hope. ...read more

Topics: Joy, God

God Is Doing A New Thing In You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages believers to find hope in God's ongoing work in their lives, hold onto His promises, and continually transform in response to His Word.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share God's Word with you today. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom contained in the sacred scriptures, let us remember that every word is a gift from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Topics: Good Work, You