Sermons on Mutual Edification:

Twelve Ways To Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Our Mind Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody-

Twelve Ways to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Introduction: The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody- 1. RESURRENDER - Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Romans 12:4-6, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Knowledge Of Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

As terrible a thing it would be to have received God’s grace in vain how much worse to have never sought to accept the gift at all!

Our Knowledge of Grace 11/02/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:25 INTRODUCTION: The hymn we just sang “Amazing grace” captures a concept that conveys wonderful hope and comfort to the Christian. It is a word that Paul loved to use; every epistle begins and ends with mention of this word: Grace. What does this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God For Individuals Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012

God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Community Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 11, 2011

Building a church community within our neighborhood

Becoming a Community Church January 16, 2010 Romans 15:1-4 1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3For even (D)Christ did not please Himself; but as it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

When the Savior was born, no one made room for Him? Will you make room for Him in your life?

There is no doubt that we are busy people. Between careers and work, families and friends, gardens and yard work, hobbies and recreation, and school it’s any wonder that we have time to do anything. I want to challenge the notion that we're too busy with some thoughts from a lesson entitled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Return To Sender Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 6 – 9

Luke 13: 6 – 9 Return To Sender 6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-9, Ecclesiastes 10:4-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Epidemic: Dying On The Vine, Encouragement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2017

In many places we see there is a lacking in the ministry of encouragement, refreshment of the family of God. Many arms are hanging down. Many face burn out. We must have compassion and make a difference.

EPIDEMIC: DYING ON THE VINE...THE LOST MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE SELLING MIRACLES IN A BOX? I was at the mall and I saw a large crowd gathered around a small booth. One person in the middle of the crowd was giving a sell's pitch. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Us - Life Together Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2017

Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine!

Series: Us tag line: Life Together! Thesis: Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine! Introduction: That famous toddler phrase we have all heard as parents and grandparents is what? Let’s say it in unison --- “Mine!” Wouldn't it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Towel That Brings Hope To The Broken Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 14, 2016

Assumption, Grace, Loving the Least, Purpose

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Brings healing to the Broken Luke 4:14-30 November 13, 2022 Introduction: The other day I was watching a TV show called, “The World’s Most Dangerous Jobs.” Here’s a little of what I saw: SHOW VIDEO CLIP OF “The World’s Most Dangerous Jobs” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Babylon. Introduction. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 2, 2015

Here is a lesson on the historical and very real "Babylon", in every culture, in every age. Introductions and explanations ....

SOME PRELIMINARY NOTES 1. The tracing of Babylon turns out to be the study of the human race, with its obvious and not so obvious byways and lanes that, after awhile, tend to overwhelm rather than edify. After months of plodding through these paths, I finally must force myself to stop and turn over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen My Heart, Change My Mouth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2015

We must teach communication skills. Leadership is about communication. Communication is about speaking, but maybe it is more about LISTENING...

LISTEN MY HEART, CHANGE MY MOUTH PAGE 1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD YOU DO? COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS WE CAN DEVELOP IN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slander,the Forgotten Sin

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Apr 11, 2018

Sin that goes on without notification.

Slander, The Forgotten Sin As we seek what it is that God will have us to do and what it is He does, It came to me as he behooves me to tell you of a forgotten sin. In the book of Exodus 20:17 it says, “ “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” Now we all know there are nine ...read more

Denomination: Other

What's That Smell

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message exploring the concept of smell in the Bible. What smells good and bad to God?

Chico Alliance Church “What’s That Smell?” Introduction High in each nasal cavity it a small tract of mucous membrane containing olfactory cells. Hairlike fibers in these nerve cells, responding to various odors, send impulses along the olfactory nerve to the brain and thus produce the sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, Hebrews 13:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Languages & Liturgy

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 16, 2021

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. Let's look at 1 Corinthians 14.

How should a church handle languages and liturgy for the benefit of all. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 Profit 1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. Love is our highest goal, but prophecy or sharing the mind of God, is of special benefit to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021

We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist