Sermons on Life And Doctrine:

They Laid Hands On Them

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

The early church in conflict with the elders of the city.

And They Laid Hands on Them Acts 4:4 It was just a short time after the church was birthed that the apostles began to understand what Jesus had said concerning the Kingdom of Heaven. He had told His disciples, “If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:4

Denomination: *other

The Elijah Dilemma Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

When we come into contact with someone who doesn't know God's word we need to patiently lead them to the truth.

The Elijah Dilemma The Book of Mark Mark 9:9-13 I. Eschatology, which is the study of the end times, is a source of great comfort to those who study and understand it. A. It helps us understand events that take place even in our own day. B. It gives us hope because we know the God has the future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jude 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008

A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Biblical Discernment – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Theology And Christianity, Do They Mix?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let’s examine the Word of God and see what it says.

Theology and Christianity, Do They Mix? John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 27, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let us examine the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of God’s Existence

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Arguments for God’s Existence a. The Cosmological Argument b. The Teleological Argument c. The Ontological Argument d. The Moral Argument

I hold a book in my hand, and you see the cover, the pages, the letters, the words, but you do not see the author, the printer, the ink maker, the paper maker, or the bookbinder. You never did see them, you never will see them, and yet there is not one of you that will think of disputing or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: God’s Command

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

Jesus commands His followers to be baptized.

Baptism: God’s Command December 28, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus commands His followers to be baptized. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Eastern Spirituality And Christian Prayer....compatible?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The objection that caution be exercised, that illusions are possible, may appear contrary to evidence.

“Catholic doctrinal truth and sound spirituality are companions. They support and protect each other...” page 99 “In the more esoteric instances of pursuing experiences of God, the labyrinth of the soul’s interiority is the temple where the religious seeker must make pilgrimage. The passage is no ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Iluminados Por Su Gracia. Series

Contributed by Yosmel Michel Hernández Díaz on Apr 14, 2022

¿Que efectos tiene la manifestación de la gracia de Dios? Tito 2:11-14 nos ofrece excelentes pistas.

Creo que una de las escenas más bellas de la creación es el amanecer. Aunque hace varios años no tengo la dicha de apartarme a algún lugar donde logre ver la salida del sol en plena mañana, en mi mente tengo recuerdos bellos de ese espectáculo de la naturaleza. Es ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cosmic War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

What should we do by way of practical duty?

The Cosmic War Ephesians 6:10-24 Introduction: Paul carries us from profound doctrine to practical duty. David Dockery said, “Paul painted a chilling picture of the cosmic war raging between Satan and God’s people.” If we look around we can see this war escalating. We behold a-morality, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Church In Pergamos Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus writes this letter to call the Christians at Pergamos back to the right path. Even today, there is the danger that the Church of Christ might hold the right doctrines, but still drift into compromise with the world around us.

Revelation 2:12-17 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN PERGOMOS December 4, 2022 The city of Pergamos (also Pergamon or Pergamum) was the capital city of Asia Minor. It was renowned for its political power, its intellectual achievement and its pagan worship. Lady Sharon and I visited the ruins of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Empowered Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 27, 2011

How do we look at Peter's example in Acts to have a spirit empowered life?

The Spirit-Empowered Life Acts 9:32-43 Pastor Allan H. Kircher Introduction Someone has said that your talk talks and your walk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks! We know what it’s like not to be able to listen to what someone says because their lives do not back it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Life

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Life is adventure. This was used for a honoring gradutes sunday

Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 LIFE Introduction A. What can I say? B. I don’t think that you want me to say something like “tomorrow is here, today will never not be here unless…. C. Never the less you are at a place in your life where you are thinking about the future. D. I would like to give you some ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 22, 2003

God will give us Life and life more abundant when we submit to his will. Jesus said that the words that I speak they are spirit and they are life...

Scripture: John 6:63-64 (6:63) “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing, The words that I speak unto you , they are spirit , and they are life.” (6:64) “ But there are some of you that believe not.” The words I speak to you they are spirit… And they are life… They are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63-64, John 11:39-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Life?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 18, 2005

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter John 14:1-14 Sermon "Life?"   ""Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran