Sermons on Likeness:

The Messiah's 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2011

A study of Matthew chapter 24 verses 1 through 3

Matthew 24: 1 – 51 The Messiah’s 2nd Coming 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Courtesy At The Lord’s Table Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message to remind worshippers that the Lord’s Table demands that we treat one another with respect.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:33, 34 COURTESY AT THE LORD’S TABLE “My brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.” “Love one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Dress Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2009

God’s armour is complete; his servant is fully protected and equipped to fulfil the mission to stand firm against the enemy.

EPHESIANS 6:13-18 BATTLE DRESS “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What We Cannot Do, God Can Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2009

If salvation depended upon living a sinless life, none of us would have a hope of reaching heaven. No Christian can claim to merit God’s mercy or grace. No saved individual can state that God was compelled to grant her life because of her goodness. We are

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011

We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-8

Denomination: Other

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

This sermon is an introductory sermon for a series in Ephesians. If focuses on the beleiver's identity and meaning this has on our lives.

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:1-2 September 28, 2008 Open: Everyone one of us struggle from time to time with the issue of forgetfulness. We forget little things – where we placed our glasses and our keys, etc. Have you ever the experience where you are driving down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage--A Divine Primer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010

The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Antichrist? Daniel 8 And 9 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 22, 2015

The Prophet Daniel and the Apostle John are key in determining who antichrist is and will be. No need to check the daily news or watch the world powers come and go. He's in your Bible, this antichrist.

2. DANIEL'S EIGHTH CHAPTER I assume that the prophecies of Daniel and the history of Daniel, the words on every page, are true. This is the famous man who has been subjected to hungry lions and hungry critics desiring but unable to rip him to shreds. Only unbelievers continue to discredit this ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made Up Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22 Made up your mind? 1 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"chosen": The Elements Of Election Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 22, 2021

The 1) Condition (1 Pt. 1:1a), 2) Nature (1 Pt. 1:1b), 3) Source (1 Pt. 1:2a), 4) Sphere (1 Pt. 1:2b), 5) Effect (1 Pt. 1:2c), 6) Security (1 Pt. 1:2d), and 7) The Advantages of Election (1 Pt. 1:2e).

1 Peter 1:1–2. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Current Crisis In America (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2021

Message analyzes current clash between Humanist worldview and Christian worldview and how that must be addressed in the days ahead. The political polarization in America is a symptom of this deeper issue. Solutions must resolve differences at that level.

Introduction In our last two messages we addressed the current crisis in America. We discussed four principles that should continually inform our thinking process. Today I want to finish that discussion with one more issue that profoundly affects our understanding of what is going on around us. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Zephaniah 1:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Amos 4:10, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:24-29, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Turning Religious Reluctance-14

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

14 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIV—John 4:21-42(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Pointless Note(Wrong/Useless/Accomplishment/Timely/Efficiency/On the Job/Good Worker/Taking Care of Business) Soon after a high-tech company moved into a new building, there was trouble with the elevators. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

Home Fellowships

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2020

A study in the book of Romans 16: 1 – 27

Romans 16: 1 – 27 Home Fellowships 1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016

A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016

This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ