Sermons on Letter Closings:

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The Bible is God’s message, we must consider it as the greatest and only authoritative guide for our life.

1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006

a look at the church at Ephesus

Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Troubled Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 28, 2008

Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church

Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Little Book With A Big Message

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 2, 2019

Discover why the tiny book of Philemon was included in the New Testament

Little Book with a Big Message Philemon Come with me this morning 20 long centuries back in time. Stroll with me down the streets of imperial Rome. See the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Bath and of course, the Senate. As we jostle our way through the great crowds in the Market place keep in mind that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Healing Of Naaman

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 25, 2002

This outline identifies the seven stages in the healing of Naaman’s body, and more importantly, his soul.

THE HEALING OF NAAMAN “So he went down and dipped seven times into the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean” II Kings 5:14 I. THE CONDITION: “Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Purim Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 24, 2023

Purim is born

After Haman's sons were hanged, Jews continued to fight against their enemies and were successful. Something that's noticed is the Jews would kill their enemies, but not plunder the property. Some sources have said the Jews weren't looking to make a profit unlike Haman. Either way, the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:23-26

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

I Earnestly Search For You!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 19, 2021

This sermon is about having a passion for the LORD. David shows us some keys how to have that passion.

Scripture: Psalm 63; Matthew 6:33 Theme: Passion Title: I earnestly search for you! I. Declare that the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY Is Your GOD II. Secondly, David tells us that we are to serve the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY with passion III. Finally, David understood the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Nazarene

Guarding Against Idols

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Guarding against idols

Sermon I John 5:21 Guarding against idols Introduction: We learn here that this is the apostle John writing this letter. The letter is untitled and was written to no particular church. It was sent as a pastoral letter to several Gentile congregations. It was also written to all believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Church The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012

The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

May The Circle Be Unbroken

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul is imprisoned, yet he is thankful. He doesn’t glory in his circumstances, but he does celebrate the relationship that he has with the Christians in Philippi and their partnership in the gospel with him. We too can celebrate this partnership.

Philippians 1:1-18a. “May the Circle be Unbroken” INTRODUCTION The focus of our attention changes this week from the Book of Acts to Paul’s letter to the Philippians. With that change of focus comes a change of topics. In the Book of Acts we were focused on the work of the Holy Spirit in and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Quit- Real Success Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 12, 2022

This is the 103rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#103] DON’T QUIT- REAL SUCCESS 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Introduction: How do you measure success? There are many opinions to this question. People have been searching and chasing after true success for years; but most have come up short. 2 Corinthians 3:1 1. The traditional ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 24th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#24] COMMUNICATION Ephesians 6:18-24 Introduction: This morning, we are going to conclude our sermon series after 24 weeks. We began 2019 with the fact that Christians are rich in Jesus Christ. We are blessed to be Children of God. We can communicate with God anytime we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist