Sermons on Non Accountability:

Give Us A King

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Behold The Suffering Saviour - Isaiah 53 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2025

One of the most beautiful, powerful, and heart-wrenching chapters in all of Scripture is Isaiah 53. It reads like an eyewitness account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ—yet it was written over 700 years before He was born.

Go! And Behold the Suffering Saviour - Isaiah 53 (NLT) Opening Prayer: Gracious Father, We come before You in reverence and humility, asking that You open our eyes to see Jesus afresh through the power of Your Word. Speak through the pages of Isaiah 53. Let us behold the suffering Saviour, exalt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3, John 1:10-11, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 26:62-63, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message In 1peter – Number 7 – Shepherding The Flock Of God – Message For Pastors, Ministers, Elders, Shepherds – 1peter 5:1-3 - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2023

Where has church leadership failed? How should all pastors (shepherds) behave towards the flock of God? We look at Peter’s requirements for this high position. Remember the words “accountability to the Chief Shepherd”.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 7 – SHEPHERDING THE FLOCK OF GOD – MESSAGE FOR PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS, SHEPHERDS – 1Peter 5:1-3 - PART 1 [A]. SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD What grazier (rancher) would ever entrust his animals on agistment (feeding livestock at a designated location) to a farm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, John 21:15-17, John 10:14-15, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 1:9, 1 Peter 4:17, Ephesians 4:11-12, Isaiah 40:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship And Justice

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023

We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20, Hosea 4:1-6, Amos 5:21-23, 1 John 2:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Miracle

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 16, 2004

Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, as we come to chapter 3, we have an account of one of them, it is the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate of the

WHAT A MIRACLE! Acts 3:1-10 Luke described the early church by saying, Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43. Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Bow Before The Lord - Romans 14:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 23, 2025

Will you bow willingly now, in repentance and faith—or unwillingly later, when it is too late?

Go! And Bow Before the Lord Romans 14:11 (NLT): "For the Scriptures say, 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.'" Introduction: Today we continue our "Go! And..." series with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11, Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Hebrews 3:15, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2023

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists.

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 34:8, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must We Know Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

If we are to be a disciple making church we all need to know the very basic things that are non-negotiable in the Word of God. So I’m not going to assume that we all know these things, and so even those who have been in the church for a very long time are

If a rocket going to the moon is off by just 1 degree when it takes off from earth, it will miss the moon by a long shot and the cost of that will be immense. The same is true with our Christian lives. If we want to be true disciples of Christ and live as he commands, there are certain things we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

"I Can't Be Forgiven"

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 26, 2011

In dealing with both Christians and non-Christians I have heard people say, “I am afraid that I have committed the unpardonable sin, and therefore there is no hope for me. I can’t be forgiven.” What is the unpardonable sin? Who can commit it?

I Can’t Be Forgiven Matthew 12:32-37 In dealing with both Christians and non-Christians I have heard people say, “I am afraid that I have committed the unpardonable sin, and therefore there is no hope for me. I can’t be forgiven.” What is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Mom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 11, 2020

We can probably come up with many adjectives to describe our mothers. Today I'll highlight some of the staple traits that define the majority of moms. Not that they can't be applied to non-moms, but we can attest to how they are fitting terms to define mom.

DEFINING MOM We can probably come up with many adjectives to describe our mothers. And a mom wears many hats and fulfills many roles in the household. But today I want to highlight some of the staple traits that define the majority of moms. Not that these terms can't be applied to those who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10, Job 7:17, Psalm 94:18-19, Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resolve Of The Remnant

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jul 28, 2019

Despite greater privileges and blessings from God, many of us struggle to honor God and remain faithful to Him. We seem to take His Grace for granted. There will come a time when we will be held accountable to Him for our choices, and only a remnant who stay faithful until the end will be saved.

Ezekiel 5 Remember in Chapter 4, God had Ezekiel draw the town out on paper and lay siege against it to show the people they would be destroyed. He then had Ezekiel put an iron skillet between himself and the town to show he was not going to look upon the town. He then had Ezekiel lay on his side ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:27

Denomination: Charismatic

What's Buried Under Your Tent?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2017

Like Achan we may think our sin will not be uncovered--even by God. But we need to remember that nothing can be hidden from God and the guilt of our sins still stands. This account leads us to confess our sins and turn in faith to Christ forgiveness!

Soon after they fell into sin Adam and Eve tried to hide their guilt behind coverings made of fig leaves. Later because of their sin they also vainly attempted to hide themselves from God. Adam and Eve’s son Cain thought he could hide the guilt of shedding his brother’s innocent blood by claiming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Temptations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002

There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving For Church Health – Healthy Younger Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 22, 2002

Younger men have many things as there priorities. Some men set out to conquer college, push through graduate school, learn a new job, establish a family, build up the bank account, and retire at 55.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A month ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. Young ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-8