Sermons on Macro Benefits Of Persecution:

False Teachings Of Today

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A survey of the major cults and their false teaching

’The False Teachings of Today’ I. The Catholic Church/Romanism A. It’s False Salvation is in the Seven Sacraments Definition: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good, Love And Purpose

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 3, 2015

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. How are you sure that you are called according to his purpose? How do you know that you love God?

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. But Romans 8:28 says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose”. How are you sure that you are called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

Don't Hold Back

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Prayer, fasting and tithing are little gifts we give so that God's power can fill up our weakness.

First Sunday in Lent 2015 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” These words of Jesus, recorded by St. Mark for the Church at Rome, conclude the shortest of the accounts of Christ’s forty day retreat in the wilderness near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Christ, Our Sure Foundation

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 18, 2015

The apostle Paul exhorts us to build our lives on a solid foundation-Jesus Christ. We build on a foundation that others have laid. We have to carefully build on that foundation.

How many of you remember the story of the three little pigs? The three little pigs left their mother to build their own houses. The first little pig built his house of straw. The second little pig built his house of sticks. The third little pig built his house of brick. Soon the Big Bad Wolf came ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Importance Of Accountability

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Accountability is a vital principle in the Christian walk, as it encourages growth, correction, and mutual support within the body of Christ.

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

Sermon On A Pot Of Gold

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2023

A Pot of Gold is defined as a large amount of money, especially one that appears unattainable or illusory.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American financier and author once remarked: “Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning.” Matthew 6:21 confirms: “For where your treasure is, there your heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24, Luke 18:22

Souls For Sale

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

We can sell our souls to the devil.

We use the phrase "make a deal with the Devil" to describe a person or persons perceived as having collaborated with evil for their own benefit. We use a similar expression: "sold his soul to the devil." We mean that a person has resorted to something wrong or underhanded to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

Living below your inheritance.

A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Spiritual gifts are divine abilities given to believers by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:7-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine abilities given to believers by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing Favorites (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 19, 2021

Are you more likely to be friendly toward someone at church who is attractive than someone who is repulsive in some way? Do you look with more favor on wealthy people than homeless people? This passage teaches us how to look at people the way God looks at them.

Command: No Favoritism One of the most unsettling things that can happen when I read the Bible is when I discover that something is especially important to God, and it is not really a big deal in my thinking. For whatever reason, there are certain sins that we are all very aware of, and there are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Keep Sight Of The Vision

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message concerning the importance of vision.

Keep Sight of the Vision Acts 9 (July 8, 2001) Introduction What’s the difference between “sight” and “vision?” Last week we looked at the incident of Jesus healing the man born blind. Jesus restored the man’s sight, and used the occasion to show the Pharisees that they were blind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist