Sermons on Mature Elders:

No Escape From God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2020

When the earthly Government has a court of law where the wicked are punished and executed if needed, why would the court of law in heaven not do the same?

No escape from God 1 Kings 19:17 "It shall come about, the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall put to death.” God is in no hurry, He does things meticulously, perfectly, dexterously and in His time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: BECOMING PEACEMAKERS A. Today we are studying the seventh Beatitude in our series, BECOMING PEACEMAKERS. ILLUSTRATION: There was a man being held by BANK ROBBERS who, as he was HIKING deep into the woods, stumbled onto an OLD CABIN and found the MONEY they had STOLEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pain, Perseverance, And Pure Joy - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 13, 2020

When James commands us to consider it pure joy when we suffer, does that mean we are to pretend we are happy when we aren’t?

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Introduction: Perseverance Years ago ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Walk In Worthiness Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Nothing destroys Christian work like an inconsistent life. If we want to be successful as a Christian worker we must live holy, separated lives. (Part of a series)

WALK IN WORTHINESS Text: Ephesians 4:1 – 16 Introduction: · Nothing destroys Christian work like an inconsistent life. · Skeptical German poet Heinrich Heine told a group professing to be Christians, “You show me your redeemed life and I might be inclined to believe in your redeemer.” · If we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Nation Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared"? This is also an Independence Day sermon.

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#10] EXTREME MAKEOVER: NATION EDITION Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction: Proverbs 14:34 Song: “God Bless America” As we sang “God Bless America” I couldn’t help but think, “He already has blessed us over and over again.” The USA has become like a rich ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Smith on Oct 22, 2012

How the unscriptural term "church" is causing an Identity Crisis!

I found it interesting that Dr. Erwin Lutzer was named "Bible Teacher of the Year" by Christian Newswire and yet in todays (2/19) radio message from Moody Chuch (Part 3 of 4 Callings-I Pt.2) erroneously stated that "ekklesia" is the Greek word for "church". One will look in vain for the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32

Denomination: *other

Overflowing Praise - Hallelujah! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018

The entire host of heaven rejoices because God’s wrath has been poured out, and “the kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our LORD and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever”. Hallelujah!

CHAPTER 19 v. 1 After these things I heard something like the voice of a great, big crowd in heaven saying, “Halleluiah!!! Salvation and glory and power to our God! v. 2 For true and righteous are His judgments, for he has judged the big prostitute who corrupted the earth with her fornication, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-5

Denomination: *other

Repentance

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

Sunday 4/5/2020 From the Desk of the Pastor: In the early years, Circuit riders were most often lay preachers without formal education. They were young, poor, and, for the most part, single. Traveling thousands of miles a year. Though circuit riders eventually represented many different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confirming The Covenant (Exodus 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 30, 2024

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? Let's look at Exodus 24.

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? What did Moses write? What did Moses receive on the mountain? Let’s look at Exodus 24. Were a select group to go up to the mountain with Moses? Then He said to Moses, “Come up to Yahweh, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and seventy of the elders of Israel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Constraint Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Constraint of the Church

Acts 15:1-12 The Constraint of the Church I. The Dispute for the Apostles 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up... A. The Origin of the Dispute - 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Bowed Himself To The Ground

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 22, 2025

When we see God, we will spontaneously do something, and this is worship. It could be a bowing down, singing, raising hands, or falling facedown. But it all starts by seeing God. When we see God, his holiness compels or makes us to do a reverential action which is called worship.

So Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground. Genesis 18:3 This is the first act or form of worship mentioned in the Bible. On seeing God, he immediately bowed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:3

Approaching Revelation-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

This revelation must be approached with an attitude of...

APPROACHING REVELATION-II—Revelation 1:1-3 Need: We are frightened of studying the book of Revelation Its symbolism confuses us. We cannot be dogmatic about some portions of it. We are uncomfortable about uncertianties because they make us feel a sense of separation from God. We feel as if it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist