Sermons on Martyrdom:

Traits Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024

Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Of The End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Rev 22

THE END OF THE END (REVELATION 22) Here is how scholars and sages see the book of Revelation: “The book of Revelation is a very dark, mysterious book.” “The book of Revelation is a very complicated book.” “Revelation is a breathtaking book.” “Revelation is a curious one; there is none other like it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

We are transformed when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

Transformed By the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I got religion. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Message - His Name Is I/Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

The great fact Christmas shouts out is Immanuel. It means God is with us, with us in all those good and difficult situations. We look at some issues here where all through Life God is with us. He is the fullness of the Deity - with us forever. This is a Christmas message. GOD WITH US.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - HIS NAME IS I/EMMANUEL TWO EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first part of this message, there are scripture readings I have put into the text. [A]. THE FOURTH MAN IN THE FURNACE Daniel 3 – {{Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25, Genesis 32:24-30, Isaiah 7:10, Isaiah 7:14-15, Isaiah 8:8-9, Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:20-25, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2014

A study of chapter 12 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 12: 1 – 17 Back To The Future 1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. 3 And another sign appeared in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Philemon

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

Are you a profitable servant?

Philemon A lot of people neglect this little book between Titus and Hebrews. My guess is because it deals with a subject that is a political hot potato. No one wants to discuss slavery. Many folks wonder why Paul did not just tell Philemon to sell all his slaves now that he is a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Would Love To Serve Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

We are to lovingly serve others.

I WOULD LOVE TO SERVE! Galatians 5:13-15 S: Service Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LOVINGLY SERVE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in Galatians 5:13-15, three reasons why we are to lovingly serve others. The _____ reason we lovingly serve others is because it… I. OPPOSES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2006

James helps us not to fall prey to the peril of presumption in today’s text. He does so by first looking at the problem of presumption. Then he helps us understand the perspective of providence.

Scripture Jim Elliot was martyred fifty years ago today on January 8, 1956. The life and death of Jim Elliot is the testimony of a man committed to the will of God. He sought God’s will, pleaded for it, waited for it, and—most importantly—obeyed it. Jim Elliot’s martyrdom at the tender age of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Master Knew

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

(Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Trouble

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005

We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Hanging On?

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 9, 2006

Tired of just "hanging on" to life - ready to live life to the extreme? This is for you!

Title: Hanging on to Life Objective: Every person must follow Christ to live a life of purpose. Intro: I recently saw an old 1980s bumper sticker you may remember; it said, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” I am convinced that so many people in our performance driven culture live their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Drift From Him Who Is Better Than The Angels Series

Contributed by Michael Pasarilla on Nov 25, 2006

Christians can drift from Christ -- even as the Hebrew believers were in danger of doing -- when we take our eyes off of Jesus, who is better and more glorious than the angels.

Don’t Drift From Him Who Is Better Than the Angels When you are in a boat and attempting to come into a harbor or to make landfall from offshore, out in the ocean, you have to be diligent. You need to know where you are going, to recognize from offshore the place you want to go. You need to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Comforted But Not Comfortable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004

No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Stephen

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003

What is God saying to our church through the first Christian Martyr, Stephen?

Acts 6-7 Saint Stephen Boxing day – the day after Christmas, the day you recover, sit on the couch and sip something that goes plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Boxing day – the day that, just incase you haven’t had enough of the malls, and you credit cards aren’t quite topped up, you go to the stores to ...read more

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