Sermons on Mutuan Accountability:

Diagnosing The "Check Engine" Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 20, 2018

There are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. We are accountable to each other, so uncover small problems within the church before they become big problems.

Have you ever had the check engine light stay lit in your car? What do you do? I knew someone who found that pesky little light annoying, and the engine sounded fine to him; So he took a piece of black tape and covered it up. In essence, he denied that there was any problem. After some time ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Digging Up Sin Is A Difficult Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2019

Achan's sin is exposed after Israel is routed at Ai. What does it teach us? How do we respond to his destruction?

3.10.19 Joshua 7:16–26 16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Culture Changing Community Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 22, 2024

Part 4 of "1 Thessalonians: Standing Firm"

A Culture Changing Community: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Main Idea: When we joyfully invest in discipling others, the church becomes a culture-changing community. Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 2. We live in a culture that has popularized the idea of liking Jesus but not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

The Ten Commandments reveal God to us and help us live right.

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Masks Do You Wear?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

The church is supposed to be a family. Why do we have such a hard time letting one another into our lives...we’re not that different.

What Masks Do You Wear? Hebrews 4:13 The Bible is full of religious festivals and celebrations. They’re even authorized by God to have them. And the Jewish people were very serious about following the rules of having such festivals. The Jews were given many feast days in which to recognize. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Worst Words In The English Language

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Jul 14, 2009

The six worst words in the English language are, "I don’t want to get involved."

Six worst words in the English language (I don’t want to get involved) Introduction: I know you are sick of hearing about this, but the news this past week will help me make the one major point I want to make. I want to use the death of Michael Jackson to make this point. The latest we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 14, 2006

This is a message on growing to be like Jesus through being a part of a small, accountable discipleship group.

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough --Ephesians 4:7-13 Our Sunday evening small, disciple group ACTS, Academy for Christian Training and Service, small group is using Bishop Reuben P. Job and Dr. Norman Shawchuck�s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Beginning With The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010

God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Life Is Like A Story

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9.

Intro: This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9. We see that life is likened to a tale ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-10, Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: *other

The Books Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

God has at least 3 record books. These 3 books have detailed files of people’s names (from Adam to the last baby ever born) as well as their earthly works.

Intro: God has at least 3 record books. These 3 books have detailed files of people’s names (from Adam to the last baby ever born) as well as their earthly works. These books are – 1. THE BOOK OF LIFE (Rev. 3:5; Phil. 4:3) Twice this book is also called the “Lamb’s Book of life” (Rev. 13:8; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-13

Denomination: *other

Sharing Our Mail Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

“When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Consuming Fire

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2010

God has called us to a life of accountability and worship.

A Consuming Fire, Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction What is your motivation for attending church today? You say, "Well, it's the Sabbath and we're supposed to keep it holy." Actually, it's not the Sabbath. Today is the first day of the week. It is the day the early Christians chose instead of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Have An Affair

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

Here is a simple, 4-step, slippery-slope plan guaranteed to ruin any marriage...

1. Begin by talking loosely about sensitive, private matters "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:" (1 Peter 3:10, KJV) "If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Thy Work, O Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Like Israel many congregations within the Body of Christ have failed to live in obedience and like Israel have had to undergo the effects of their failure and are in desperate need of revival.

Revive Thy Work O Lord Ezra 9:4-14 Introduction: Israel had been called to be a light to the world for God. Through continued disobedience the nation brought God’s judgment upon itself. Today the church has been given that task as God’s instrument to reflect His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Thy Hand Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 16, 2012

To encourage believers to recognize their responsibilties

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND Exodus 4:2? This question is taken from the last of the second part of the life of Moses. Moses’ life divides into three periods of forty years each. The first as the son of Pharaohs daughter, the second on the back side of the desert as a sheep-herder and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-3

Denomination: Holiness