Sermons on Mentor:

What Is Good Preaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 5, 2008

Exposition of Acts 13:13-41 about Paul’s longest recorded sermon and its example toward evaluating preaching in our day

Text: Acts 13:13-41, Title: What is Good Preaching? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/4/08 A. Opening illustration: Bible Stories with Graham: The Four Tests – Youtube.com B. Background to passage: The missionary duo took their instructions from Sergius Paulus to head for the mainland, and so they did. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Answer To The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 6, 2006

This message endeavors to give Biblical answers to people who have questions about the fact or fiction of the Da Vinci Code.

“What Jesus Would Jesus Say to Dan Brown” -Biblical Answer to the Da Vinci Code- 2 Peter 2:1-3 2 Peter 3:17-18 There’s a lot of talk these days about the “Da Vinci Code”, a best selling book by Dan Brown. The film came out a couple weeks ago and has been seen by hundreds of thousands. Dan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 11, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of loving God.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Word

Contributed by Segun Omole on Mar 23, 2010

Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of psalms “Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against you” Thy Word!

NOT A WORD Text: Matthew 15:21-28 ….But he answered her not a word. For any child of God the word of the Lord is very important in our walk with our Father. Bible says in the beginning was the word and the Word was with God and the Word was God (John 1:1). David said in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017

A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Saved And Satisfied

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2010

A homecoming sermon on what a christian can expect in heaven.

Did you ever feel as if somehow you just didn’t fit-in? A church member was having surgery. I went into the recovery room while he was still a bit groggy. His eyes didn’t focus at first, but he could hear the soft music playing somewhere in the background. He muttered, I must be in ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Honor Our Father

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2010

As believers we are to show honor both to our earthly fathers and to our Eternal Father. The biblical word for honor means "to give great weight to; to hold as valuable." Proverbs 23 tells us how we can show honor to our Father.

How to Honor Our Father Proverbs 23:22-26 Introduction: The observance of Father's Day provides an opportunity to express a special thank you to our fathers for their unconditional love and affection. Celebrating Father's Day makes fathers feel that they are loved, appreciated, and valued by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Doing A New Thing!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 12, 2012

A sermon about God's Word and God's Visions.

1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19-21 “God Is Doing a New Thing!!!” This passage begins with an arrestingly modern concept: “The Lord’s word was rare at that time, and visions weren’t widely known.” Do you suppose that this is the way many people in the world feel right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch For Danger Areas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Faithfulness, our witness, sin

Watch for Danger Areas 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (page 843) Introduction: Have you ever watched “Funniest Home Videos” or one of those shows like that and you knew what was going to happen? You look at the guy trying to jump a moving car and say, “Hey, buddy that’s a bad idea.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Redemption, salvation, forgivenss, covenant

ZECHARIAH’S SONG Luke 1: 67-79 (p724) December 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our look…or better yet, our listen…into the songs of Christmas…and our first song came from Mary’s lips…A Song that celebrated God’s plan…A song that worships ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother Of Greatness

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2012

A biblical description of a mother given through the example of Hannah in 1 Samuel.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Woe Everyone Knows Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012

Who am I/ Why am I here? What is my purpose? Solomon addresses these questions in chapter 4 as he experiences the troubles, toils, trials and tears of life "under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Woe Everyone Knows! Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter.¹ Therefore I praised the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Of Greatness Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2012

The conclusion to an earlier message on the true meaning of motherhood.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist