Sermons on Not Compromising:

Grace And Peace To You / (Why Mentioned So Often In The New Testament?)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 20, 2012

"Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen times we hear this exact greeting or a variation in the pages of the New Testament. Why is this the favored greeting of the apostles? Updated April 2022.

"Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen (18) times... we hear this exact greeting... or a variation of it... in the pages ...of the New Testament It is used as the opening sentence ... from our service ... of Morning Prayer: These words should be familiar: Hear God's Word to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:14, Revelation 1:4-8, Philippians 1:2, Revelation 2:10-15, Ephesians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

It's About Time, Isn't It? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

Their order and position is very specific and give us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on.

It’s about time, isn’t it? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 14 April, 2013 Nehemiah 3:1-3:32 The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us to do. • God promised Israel/they obey Him/He would always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

(1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

A Man used by God. Characteristics of a God-called man, from the life of John the Baptist.

THE MAN GOD USES This morning I would like to speak on the subject, “The Man God Uses”. - John 1:6, 19-23; 3:22-36 - Pray I would like you to think this morning, about what a great time this was. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the Garden of Eden, God had promised the coming ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things God Doesn’t Know

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2025

One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all-knowing, He knows everything. Yet, I can think of some things that even God doesn’t know. We’re going to look at 5 of them.

FIVE THINGS GOD DOESN’T KNOW Romans 8:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this kindergarten teacher. She wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class "Everyone who thinks you are dumb, please stand up." 2. She didn't think anybody would stand up, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Things God Doesn't Know

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2025

One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all-knowing, He knows everything. Yet, I can think of some things that even God doesn’t know. We’re going to look at 5 of them.

FIVE THINGS GOD DOESN’T KNOW Romans 8:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this kindergarten teacher. She wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class "Everyone who thinks you are dumb, please stand up." 2. She didn't think anybody would stand up, but in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You On The Right Road? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores choosing the narrow path of righteousness and understanding the consequences of choosing the broad path leading to destruction, as guided by Matthew 7:13-14.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a beautiful day to gather together, isn't it? Each Sunday, as we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of God's love and His divine plan for us. We're reminded that we're not alone on this road of life, but rather, we have a faithful guide and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Topics: Salvation

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Keeping The Faith In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

External and internal conflict, a clash of values

Keeping the faith in a hostile world—Judges chapters 1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Scripture Reading: 2:6-19) The slogan of the Outback Steak House is “No Rules—Just Right”…but I suspect that if you showed up and didn’t wait for the hostess, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-19

Denomination: Congregational

Dismantling The Darkness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 24, 2001

This dark world needs Light. Jesus is the Light, but we are to be bearers of the Light. How can we do that, thus, Dismantling The Darkness? This message discusses some of those issues.

The late President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was a man of few words. He returned home from attending church one Sunday. His wife had been unable to attend, but she was interested in what the minister spoke about in the service. Coolidge responded with just one word: "Sin." She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Living Holy In A Godless World

Contending For The Faith (Living Holy in a Godless World) Jude 1:3 Bishop David Ibeleme Perilous are the times we live in – 2 Tim. 3:1ff; 1 Tim. 4:1-2.  Paul in his writings to Timothy his son indicated that the days they were living in were indeed perilous and laden with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating The Devil - Spiritual Warfare Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-08) Defeating the Devil Isaiah 14:12-14 We have been reminded that there is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: *other

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006

Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Borders, Boundaries And Illegal Immigration

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006

Guard our hearts and attitudes, to avoid becoming an illegal alien (spiritually) - i.e., tresspassing against God’s character and alienating ourselves from the heart of God.

INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, young JFK Walked back out into shark infested waters with a battery-powered strobe to try to signal for help and rescue. As we lift the strobe of God’s Word today, this sermon ventures out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God