Sermons on Letter Closings:

Love, Is One Powerful 4 Letter Word!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 15, 2013

How will we win our friends, family and neighbors to the Lord? Not by telling them what they need to do things differently in their lives, But by the doing what Jesus said to do, Love others as well as you love yourself!

Love, is one powerful 4 letter word! 1st John 4:7-10 MSG. 7-10. My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn?t know the first thing about God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letters To The Seven Churches - No. 2 Smyrna

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

It's a letter full of sufferings but also a letter full of comforts and consolations as well.

Letter to Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 We heard last week that John the Apostle was commanded by Jesus in a vision to write seven letters to seven Churches. We looked at the first letter which John wrote to the Church in Ephesus. This was a warning letter telling them that they had started ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letters To The Seven Churches - No.4 Thyatira Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

Unlike the three cities we have already looked at Thyatira was a pretty nondescript sort of place.

Letter to the Church in Thyatira Reading Rev 1:9-11 & 2:18-29 Unlike the three cities we have already looked at Thyatira was a pretty nondescript sort of place. It was a lot smaller and a lot more insignificant than the others. All it really had in it's favour was that it prospered as a trading ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom Letter- Don't Be Stupid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 24, 2021

This is the 39th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 5th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#39] FREEDOM LETTER- DON’T BE STUPID Galatians 3:1-14 Introduction: If you have kids or grandkids, or know any kids; you have probably said something like, “Have you lost your mind? Are you stupid or what? What were you thinking?” If you want to have freedom in Christ, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Writing First Letter To Corinth Lesson 45 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Writing first letter to Corinth

A. REVIEW OF CORINTH MINISTRY (ACTS 18:1-17) 1. What was Corinth like? The city was a harbor and trade center. Small ships transported over the Isthmus on wooden rail. It was a city of loose morals. Greeks described immorality “to live like a Corinthian.” 2. Paul, the tent maker. Aquila and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Letter Paul Wrote To Titus Lesson 49 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Letter Paul wrote to Titus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What were the conditions of Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome? a. Hired house. b. Visitors. c. Limited freedom. d. No apparent needs. 2. What were the conditions of Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome? a. Damp prison. b. Expected death. c. Deserted by friends. “For Demas has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Pergamum (The Compromising Church) Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

A church that holds fast to the name of Jesus but have some among them who believe in the doctrine of Balaam

Who is addressing the church? He who has the sharp two-edged sword: (v. 12) Their Deeds/works: Jesus first affirms the good standing of the believers in Pergamum, living in a challenging time and place – full of pagan influences - saying, “… you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, 2 Peter 2:15, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 19, 2021

This is the 70th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#70] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Are you thankful for the Church? Paul told them that he thanked God for them. Everyone needs a Church home. A place where they know they are loved. A place where they know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Each One Reach One Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 3, 2021

This is the 72nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#72] A LETTER OF CONCERN- EACH ONE REACH ONE 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Introduction: Many years ago, the Southern Baptist Convention had an outreach campaign called “Each One Reach One”. It is as simple as it sounds. Each Christian here today, (whether in person or online) needs to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- When We Meet Together Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 90th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#90] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHEN WE MEET TOGETHER 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: Growing up, I remember asking my dad why we had to go to Church at least 3 times per week. He would tell us that it was important to be there, and why we should be there; but we wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Encouragement- Follow God's Will Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2021

This is the 54th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#54] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- FOLLOW GOD’S WILL 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: There are many forms of exercise; but probably the most popular form of exercise is walking. Now, that obviously is not a form of exercise that I prescribe to; but it is something that most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Grow Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022

This is the 81st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#81] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Introduction: We have discussed this before; but it is still an important point- No one chooses where they are born or who their parents are. You are in this town, in your house, and in this Church for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- How To Deal With Crazy Times Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2022

This is the 82nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 13th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#82] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO DEAL WITH CRAZY TIMES 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Introduction: As we continue our study in 1 Corinthians, it seems that we are still studying whether to marry or not marry. While that is true, there is more to this passage. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Letters To The Seven Churches In Revelation: The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023

Encouragement and correction for the ancient church as Ephesus in the shadow of the temple of Artemis

What are the authoritative sources in your life? What are they? This is way more important than we might realize. What do we trust for information on how we should successfully live our lives? We could list some out. Most would say their parents, information from the education system, television, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Salvation Army