Sermons on Ninth Century:

Life Under Oath - Matthew 5:33-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 17, 2024

Everything you ever say is under oath, as if you swore by God himself that it’s true. This message will help you grasp how important truthtelling in every detail of life is. It also explains the legitimate purpose of formal oaths.

Matthew 5:33-37 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Greet One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016

Surprisingly, greet one another with a holy kiss is the second most repeated one another command. This culturally out of place command is far more relevant to our culture than we might first realize. We need to focus on the "greet" and not the "kiss."

Greet One Another With a Holy Kiss Romans 16:16 I want to start this morning with a little quiz. Now I've already told you that the command to love one another is the most frequently repeated one another principle. It appears no less than nine times in the New Testament. Here's your one question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022

As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Salvation I Want

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 6, 2001

describes the salvation I desire and the Bible presents

Jeremiah 3:23 The prophet Jeremiah did not come with a message of deliverance to announce but rather a tragic message of judgment. So dangerous was his message that people hearing it called him a traitor. He would be misunderstood, persecuted, arrested, and imprisoned; and more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Encourager!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

We are all called to be an encourager!

Hebrews 10:25-not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (New King James Version) Hebrews 10:25-And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family Sermon Ii: Attribute Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national unrest, mature Christians resist worldly standards and continue to live their lives according to the Christian faith by practicing the royal law of love.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD . . . DISTINCTION Upon my public profession of faith in Christ, followed by a unanimous vote of the Church to accept me into the Fellowship of Believers, pending baptism, the presiding officer said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

The Bramble King

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible historians tell us that the first king of Israel was S __ __ __, of the tribe of Benjamin, who was crowned by the last judge of Israel, S __ __ __ __ __. While it is true that Saul was the first crowned king of all Israel, he was not the first king crowned in Israel. That ...read more

Christ Proclaimed: His Birth

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 29, 2000

A Christmas sermon

An unusually hot wind drove sand like needles into the faces of two dusty travelers as they made their way over yet another knoll. As his robe slapped viciously about his ankles, the man peered out from beneath his mantle at the small village that had been their destination. From this distance, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Are You Trying To Fool? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at some of the ways we try to deceive others, ourselves and God.

Last week I mentioned how violated we felt when we had something stolen, when someone took what belonged to us. I think that if we were honest today we’d all agree that there is a very similar feeling of violation that comes when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are Your Prayers Answered?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001

Are all your prayers answered?

James 5:16, 18; 1 Kings 18:41-46 A deacon had a parrot that said, “lets kiss, lets kiss.” The Pastor had a parrot that said, “lets pray, lets pray.” So the deacon asked the preacher if he could leave his parrot with the pastor to influence his parrot so that it wouldn’t say, “lets kiss . . . .” So ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Will It Be Before You Question Plagues In Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 21, 2002

Just as Pharaoh and the Nation of Egypt sought to reduce or stop the plagues with compromises to God’s perfect plan, so do many in our churches today. Let us walk with Moses and Aaron and take to heart the lessons presented today.

How Long will it be before You question Plagues in Your life Locusts and questions Darkness for compromise DBF/Exodus 10/Sept 22, 2002 Do you ever question why certain things happen in this world, in communities and villages around you? With the various things of darkness surrounding us, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002

God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so.

"The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 15:1-21, KJV Purpose: God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so. In the powerful old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

God's Wisdom And Requirements Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 11, 2003

Let’s walk with the nation of Israel and witness God’s wisdom given to teach the young nation about Justice, Agricultural Usage, their minimum fellowship requirements and their requirements to walk in HIS ways. How do these apply to us in our walk today?

God’s Wisdom and Requirements Wisdom in Justice and Land Use Requirements of Feasts Requirements of Nation in walking after God DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/12/03, Exodus 23 I hear many things today about if people will only pray and believe that God will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 16, 2003

A Message that proves that we have all sinned and broken God’s commandments in some way, and that we all need Christ for salvation

Today’s Sermon The Ten Commandments By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. We take our text today from the book of Exodus 20:1-18. Before we read this passage, please bow with me in prayer. Prayer: Heavenly Father, speak to us today. Let us know our plight and our sins that we may seek your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem And Eternal State

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the cosmos as well as the marine environment.

John tells us in Revelation 21:1: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea." The millennium now being over, John is now introduced to a new universal order, the eternal state, where there are drastic changes in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist