Sermons on No Comparison:

Hope

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

As Christians we can see the world physically decaying and spiritually degenerating with this sin. However, we do not need to be pessimistic, because we have a blessed hope. Brighter days indeed lie ahead for the whole creation.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the affect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water, and found that within an hour they had all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

See That Ye Fall Not Out By The Way

Contributed by Daniel Church on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon is a comparisson between what Joseph says to his brothers to encourage them on their way, and what the Lord has to say to us on our way in life.

Text: Genesis 45:24-28 Title: See That ye Fall Not Out by The Way Intro; Before we go into the message let us establish the character of Joseph. He was a young man who went through the school of life, and could say he knew some things about the facts of life. He knew about... 1. The Troubles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Genesis 45:24-28, Genesis 45:24

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Fast In The Lord!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

If we are to be successful in our Christian life we must Stand Fast. (Preached at the beginning of the year)

Stand Fast Philippians 4:1 Intro. Stand Fast -If we are to be successful in the Christian life we must take our Stand. -We are not to just lie down and let the world and the devil run over us. -We are not to just sit in contentment. -We are to STAND -Stand FAST. --“Fast” means that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared with a lost coin.

Ice Breaker: Do you like stories with happy endings? Biblical Reading: Lucas 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disintegrating Families

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 11, 2009

A study of Eli and his evil sons.

Disintegrating Families 1 Samuel 2:12-29 Eli was a great preacher, a fine priest and a Judge. As High Priest he alone could enter the most holy place once a year to offer atoning sacrifice on behalf of the nation. But as a Father, Eli was passive, inactive, and unconcerned. He turned a blind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Sin To Life Through Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007

First & Second Adam; Sin and Righteousness; the cause and the cure..

Out of Sin to Life through Grace (From death to Life through Grace) Romans 5:12 - 21 The one thing that all people have in common is sin. How did sin enter the human race? This is what Paul teaches here. Paul makes a comparison between two people: Adam and Christ; sin and righteousness; the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Humans Sin But God Still Loves! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 10, 2015

If a Christian humbles himself/herself (depend on and trust in God’s grace), God will show favor!

Ever wonder about this question: If God already knew people were going to sin against Him, why did He create them?? Open your Bibles to James and look back briefly with me to James 1:16-17… God is self-sufficient! God existed sufficiently before humans! God has no need for anything or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Week 3 The In Side Of Worship: Purity! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

True Worship flows from a Clean Heart!

Question: How would you respond when coming face to face with God? Isaiah experienced four aspects of our Relationship with God: 1) Awareness: Recognizing our inadequacy in the sight of God! Isaiah 6:5a “Woe to me!” I cried.” (NIV) Conviction of Sin! John 16:8 “When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection A.3 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Should Grieve

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Scripture calls us to 'weep with those who weep’. We grieve over suffering. We should also grieve over sin.

In my first two Reflections I considered prayer. Our first response to coronavirus, as a church and as a nation, should be to pray. Another response we must make is to grieve. Paul wrote in Romans 12:15, ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep’. Some weeks ago I travelled up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Not For This People!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2022

The context of Jeremiah 14:11.

PRAY NOT FOR THIS PEOPLE! Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22. A series of droughts affected Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim. The watercourses were empty, the ground was chapped, and there was no grass for the livestock. Nobles and their children, ploughmen, and both domestic and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Well Without Water

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them.

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them. As clouds hinder the light of the sun, so do the false prophets darken counsel with words that have no truth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angelic Activity When Jesus Is Around

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne.

When Jesus is among us and in us, we witness a lot of angelic activity. The shepherds were informed of Jesus’ birth by angels. Angels came and ministered to Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11). In Isaiah’s vision, angels are gathered around God’s throne. In Samson’s birth, an angel declared the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

The Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE REVELATION OF GOD

Psalm 19 THE REVELATION OF GOD I. He Makes Himself Known in His Work - 1-6 i. An Unmistakable Witness - 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. ii. An Untiring Witness - 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. for over ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Comparing Factual And Fake Faith

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 22, 2024

James explained the nature of genuine faith by contrasting to faith without works.

I. Having HEAD Faith Only 1. In regard to the DESTITUTE a. The RELIGIOSITY *verse 14-16, (the WELL WISHING but without action for one's WELFARE) "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist