Sermons on Measuring Line:

The Three Resp0nses To The Gospel

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 2, 2006

The three responses to Paul’s message in Athens are essentially the same as we see today.

THE THREE RESP0NSES TO THE GOSPEL “And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, "We will hear you again on this matter." So Paul departed from among them. However, some men joined him and believed.” Acts 17:32-34 NKJV The Athenian crowd seemingly enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Yourself To Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Comparison is a thief of joy and destiny. It keeps people bound in cycles of self-doubt, pride, or jealousy. The enemy loves when we are distracted by others instead of discovering our divine purpose.

COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Life's Too Short To...go It Alone Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 3, 2005

Tenth and final in series, "Life’s Too Short To..." this message looks at the ekklesia - the living body of Christ in the world, and challenges the idea that Christianity can be legitmately lived apart from it.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Go It Alone Life’s Too Short To…10 of 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 5, 2005 Last week I talked to you about how life is too short to follow the crowd. Today I’m going to preach a message that could almost seem like the exact opposite – Life’s Too Short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Acquatic Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Feb 11, 2005

The Flood in Genesis is not a fairytale but a fact that should teach us not to be mistaken about God’s faithfulness in His promises to bless and to judge.

Introduction The question was asked, “Who in the Bible displayed financial wizardry?” The answer: “It was Noah. While the whole world was in liquidation, he kept his stocks afloat!” As I did a search on the Internet on “Noah’s Ark”, I came across a webpage where there was a colourful picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: Man is the head, woman is the helper

In just a little over two weeks, Mary and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. And when people ask me how we’ve stayed married that long, I tell them it is because I have learned the two most important words in the English language – “Yes Dear”. Obviously, I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good For God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A look at King Uzziah and the way that success must be handled with care lest we allow it to replace our perceived need for God in our lives.

1. Title: Too Good for God 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 26 II Kings 15:1-7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 6-11-06, 4th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers of success, its typical cycle, and how to break the cycle -for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019

If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bibliology - The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the theology of the Bible.

Monthly Doctrinal Series -- Bibliology Introduction The first of each month we have dedicated to a particular aspect of what we believe. So far we have reviewed what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man and our great Salvation. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Dangers Of Rushing God

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Third in Ruth sermon series. Outline: 1. How not to do God's will. 2. How to respond to compromising situations. 3. How we need a redeemer

The Dangers of Rushing God – Ruth 3:1-18 June 1, 2013 When we try to rush God’s plan we rush into danger. I know that many of you here are single and are probably thinking about marrying someone sometime in your life. Take a look at these suggested Christian pick-up lines (show video). Now all of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2016

This sermon relies heavily on Charles Swindoll's Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, Word Publishing, 2002, Chapters 12. The sermon covers the part of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas parted company. From their situation, we draw lessons about handling conflict.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with some boys twice his size. 1. He drew a line in the dirt and dared the bigger boys to cross the line. 2. The bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father’s Legacy

Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019

Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014

If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple Series

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025

Today I want us to look at a day in the life of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus and sold Him out to the religious leaders.

Series: A Day in the Life Of… Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple I’m beginning a new series leading up to Easter. My intentions are to go back 2,000 years, using Scripture as our guide and history and logic. As helpful assistants I want to determine what life was like for some of the key players ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ