Sermons on Masters And Servants:

Sugar Coated Gospel

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 13, 2023

Today, we start on a journey together -- one that looks into the very heart of our faith I stand before you not as a speaker seeking the praise of humanity but as a humble servant of Ghrist, sharing a message that might challenge our comfortable spaces.

I. Opening Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The Dangers of Sugar-Coating - Discussing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Until We Pray-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014

4 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-IV—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We have also found that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. Our VBS is worth celebrating when we embrace truth... Our VBS is not worth celebrating when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

3 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-III Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: It’s Missing! Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, & fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

No matter how good the trip it is good to be back home. Citizenship is in heaven

Home Sweet Home It had been years since Renee and I got away for a real vacation. Years ago when the kids were small we went to Disney World. We did go on one of the weekend cruse ship things once that was about 6 years ago. So now we had a once in a life time experience. We flew to Malta had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Adornment That Attracts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013

A sermon to help men to recognize the divinely created differences between men and women.

"The Adornment that Attracts" Pt. 2 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Nativity (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 19, 2016

The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". But Christmas isn't just about who was born, but also what was born. Last week we looked at how hope and peace were born when Jesus was born. Today we'll look at love and joy.

NATIVITY (Part Two) INTRODUCTION: The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". But Christmas isn't just about who was born, but also what was born. Last week we looked at how hope and peace were born when Jesus was born. Today we'll look at love and joy. RECAP: Our hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Characters Determined Only By Divine Decision. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 23, 2004

This Sermon is #15 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XV. Human Characters determined only by Divine decision. 1 Corinthians iv. 3,4. "But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant Entry

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Palm Sunday Sermon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Triumphant Entry Reading: John chapter 12 verses 12-36. Ill: • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. • His father returned from church holding a palm branch. • The little boy was curious and asked, • "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Brethren

Sold Out For Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2013

A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 1 through 4

Romans 1: 1 – 4 Sold Out For Jesus Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

We’re called not as servants, but as friends of Christ to bear much fruit to the glory of God. To do that we’ll need to be firmly grafted into the life of Christ and the life of his Church; we’ll need to be committed to obeying him in everything we do.

Today is the first anniversary of the opening of St Thomas’. A lot’s happened in the last year hasn’t it? We’ve had a number of people join us. We’ve seen lots of new programs starting up, taking advantage of these great facilities. It makes you feel good to be part of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Be Ready For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 13, 2015

Jesus stresses 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to be ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Be Ready for the Rapture Matthew 24:40-25:13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 22, 2015 *Some of the shortest questions have the longest impact: "Do you love me?" "Will you marry me?" Tonight I want to ask ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Talk About Crooked Teachers Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010

Paul presents several pictures of how we can be deceived by false teaching. Just as Eve was deceived, so may we be deceived. Don’t expect to see Satan as some hideous monster, he and his servants may fool you with their masquerade, stay connected to those

INTRODUCTION We all know sometimes people don’t always get along together in church. A man was shipwrecked on a deserted island for several years. He was finally rescued and as he was leaving, one of the rescuers asked him about the three grass huts he had built. He said, “The first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011

A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Does Anyone Know When? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Does Anyone Know When? Matthew 24:32-51 -Today is the last message in our sermon series on the second coming. -We have looked at 1. Why Christ must return, 2. The doctrine of the soon return of Christ, 3. birth pangs, 4. The tribulation, 5. Signs in the Sky This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Found Useful

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

“FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal