Sermons on Mutual:

Congregational Polity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011

Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

“In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2020

1) The basic Matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), its 2) Manner, 3) Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), & the 3) Model of Submission. (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

Ephesians 5:22-24 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1.

Walking in the Light Means Separation From the World 1. Total Separation from the World is Commanded (:15a) a. The nature of the separation --"do not love" an obligation, not an option for the believer b. The extent of the separation -- total 1) From the world system 2) From the particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gaze Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7

5th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 10: 24-39 Proper 7 The Gaze of God Today in America, we are also facing another challenge to our relationship to God, the individuality of faith, private faith, which is seen as more important than the body of Christ; the church individual, and the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Female Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2003

What does a woman want?

INTRODUCTION  Today is the day that we take time to celebrate the one of the most hallowed of holidays, Mother’s Day!  As you searched the planet for a gift for your mother or your wife, what were you thinking about? Were you looking for a gift that would really surprise her? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

The Christian life is a life of subission to each other

What’s Church all about? Ephesians Series EPHESIANS 5:21-6:9 NEW RELATIONSHIPS Paul has gone from what the church is to what we should be. In the church, our relationships should be greatly different than they were before we met Jesus. Verse 21: Submit to one another Submission is a bad word in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lesson 12: Don't Panic Part 1 - Marriage & Divorce Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2010

There are many misunderstandings about Paul's words on marriage and divorce. Looking at them in the context of the situation they were written in, and context of our purpose as redeemed humans offers us some real wisdom.

Beginning in chapter 7, Paul begins to address specific questions the Corinthians had sent him regarding marriage, eating meat sacrificed to idols, worship, the Lord's supper and the resurrection. First he addresses a question about marriage. If you look at the chapter as a whole the context might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revisiting And Old New Commandment Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 27 in our journey through John's gospel continuing the lessons left by Jesus at the end of His ministry known as the upper room discourse. This lesson explores the commandment to love one another.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Revisiting an Old, New Commandment” Lesson Two A Lesson on Genuine love -- the badge of genuine Christianity God calls our attention to some seals intended to demonstrate the authenticity of true Christians. A while back we explored one of those seals or badges ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marvelous Matrimony Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 22 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's answers to questions concerning marriage asked by the Corinthians.

Chico Alliance Church “Marvelous Matrimony – focused celibacy” 1 Cor 7:10-40 Introduction In this chapter, Paul responded to some questions raised by the church in an earlier letter regarding marriage. This church was born amidst a deeply defiled and disintegrating culture. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Health Habits Review Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

This message reviews all of the 12 spiritual disciplines.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Healthy Habits Review" Introduction Today we conclude a long series in the habits or practices that not only cultivate spiritual maturity but enable us to develop greater capacity to relate to God. I want to provide some spiritual direction for the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Winter Has Gone Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

Song of Songs indicates that while King Solomon reigned in the United Kingdom of Israel, and he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters of He, She, and others.

Text: Songs of Solomon 2:10-13 Theme: Blessing blossoms up Introduction to SS: Song of Songs also known as Song of Solomon indicates that while King Solomon reigned the united Kingdom of Israel approx. 1000 BC, he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Benefits Of Biblical Friendship

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 29, 2025

Biblical friendship is not optional—it’s essential. It reflects the very heart of God, who created us for koinonia, gave us a Friend in Jesus, and calls us to love one another in the same way.

The Benefits of Biblical Friendship "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time." – Proverbs 17:17 (CSB) Introduction We live in a world where friendships are often casual, self-serving, or shallow. Yet in Scripture, true friendship is not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instructions For Husband And Wife PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores the roles and responsibilities in marriage as guided by God's Word, emphasizing the importance of character and reverence in family life.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to soak in His Word. It's a great privilege we have, to come together like this, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the power of His Word. We are not here by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Topics: Submitting, Word Of God

Song Of The Heart

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 4, 2001

Compare the Song of Songs and the Song of the Redeemed.

Song of the Heart Song of Solomon 1:1 I. Introduction The term song of songs is to be understood in the same manner the term Lord of lords or King of kings is use. The Lord of lords is the greatest lord. The King of kings is the greatest king. And the song of songs is the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist