Sermons on Manmade Rules:

"The Perfect Combination"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2011

A sermon about the greatest commandment.

Matthew 22:34-46 “The Perfect Combination” Last week I was talking with someone who said, “There is an ordinary despair that so many people feel in the face of the enormity of the world’s problems. What can one individual do?” So many of us feel powerless in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Respond To The Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006

Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your Money's Worth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 16, 2003

What does the Bible say about the "tithe" and is it required of Christians today?

OPEN: Gordon Wood of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin told of the time he tried something different in his church’s worship service. “Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ready ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Part Iii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Third in the series

This week, we finish up the third message in Revelation 12, "The Woman, The Child and The Dragon. So far, have identified the Woman as Israel, as seen in the imagery of the Woman clothed with the sun, moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars being identified with the dream of Joseph in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Unforgiveable Sin Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

The Holy Spirit, our sin, God's holiness

No Forgiveness For You Matthew 12:30-31 (p. 690) July 25, 2010 Introduction: My two year old grandson Peyton is discovering boundaries. He likes to push the limits. We received this house protection kit in the mail the other day with cabinet securers and electric plus inserts. The electric ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wayfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter , Part 10 " Citizens Arrest" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 10 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 10 “Citizen’s Arrest” 1 Peter 2:13-17 Open in Prayer Today we are going to continue with our study of 1 Peter titled wayfaring Strangers Please turn to 1 Peter chapter 2 Reading verses 13-17 13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

“Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Adventist

Peace For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

A sermon on dealing with conflict

Peace for the New Year Colossians 3:15 The motto of the Apollo 11 flight was "We come in peace for all mankind." This motto was on the plaque which was deposited on the face of the moon. The landing was on the Sea of Tranquility. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin found a tranquil and peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS is to be at one with God, fully trusting Him to do all that He has said, never wavering.

HAVING THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS : Colossians 3:15-17 5-23-07 Today as we all know medical science has come a long way, who, not so many years ago would have ever thought that one day doctors would be doing heart transplants, putting pace makers in peoples hearts, replacing damaged arteries ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sleep With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

This message is so needful today warning us of the dangers and temptations lurking around every corner to rob and entice us to sin, offering us the best of both worlds, opening a door for the enemy to rob us of the blessings God intends for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Numbers 22:16-18) (16) "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:" (17) "For I will promote thee ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29, Numbers 21:22, Numbers 22:7, Revelation 2:14, Ephesians 4:25-30, Numbers 22:16-18, Numbers 19:16-20, Numbers 31:16, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Renewal Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 30, 2021

The church needs to understand that we are in a spiritual war. We are all born into a battlefield between Good and Evil.

Series Church Renewal Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012

A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Checkpoint In Life

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. Checkpoints are helpful in our lives, and commencement for your high school graduation

A CHECKPOINT IN LIFE INTRODUCTION: (Preached May 1997, as the commencement address for Bosque Farms Christian Academy.) During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31

Bewitched

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Bewitched: Fascinated by a lie. This message invites the audience to examine what they are depending on for their success in any effort. What are they fascinated with?

Bewitched! Breaking the Spell 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are you so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus has conquered – He is a lion. He was crucified – He is a lamb; therefore, He has control – He is Lord! Why not accept Him as YOUR Lord today?

In August of 2010, communications specialist Judy Rivers went to her local bank to open a new account. As the clerk input Rivers' personal information, everything seemed to be going smoothly, but then the woman behind the desk stopped abruptly and frowned. “That's odd,” she said. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free