Sermons on Not Of Necessity:

Why I Am A Christian Mystic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What is a Christian mystic? A Christian mystic is a follower of Jesus who believes in and experiences the supernatural realities of relationship with God.

What is a Christian mystic? A Christian mystic is a follower of Jesus who believes in and experiences the supernatural realities of relationship with God. I would like to convince you today to join me as an authentic Christian mystic, one who fully engages in the spiritual realities of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Beware Of False Gods

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 4, 2020

Worship only the true God

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica once stated: “One must love God first, and only then can one love one's closest of kin and neighbours. We must not be idols to one another, for such is not the will of God.” Many of us have probably heard the names of Artemis, Ashtoreth, Baal, Chemosh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-18

The Displeasing Everyday Life Of Mankind

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 30, 2019

Since they were not going to follow after His laws, God “gave” them over to the unholy laws of the unchurched, or the world.

Ezekiel 20 20:1-9—Where it says the elders “inquired of the Lord,” they were having a problem with what Ezekiel was prophesying. Understand, that the date given is 5 years to the day Jerusalem would be destroyed (Jeremiah). This took place some two years after the prophecies of Ezekiel 1-3 ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Day In The Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 23, 2019

We continue our "Red Letter Series" through the Gospel of Luke by looking at a day in the life of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION: • Jesus had just talked with the disciples and the people that were gathered around Him about prioritizing God’s work. • He had also explained the necessities of being good ground for the seeds of God’s Word to fall upon. • He encouraged us to “Let our light shine” and then He went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:25, John 14:12-14, Luke 8:52, Luke 8:54, Luke 8:46, Luke 8:45, Luke 8:48, Romans 4:16, Revelation 12:11, Luke 8:33, Luke 8:28, Luke 8:39, Hebrews 4:14, Galatians 5:6, Romans 10:17, John 8:35, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique And Transforming Message Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Why the Bible was Important to Jesus

I. IMPORTANCE: WHY WAS THE BIBLE IMPORTANT TO JESUS? 1. Jesus was the Eternal Word (John 1:1), who became a human man (John 1:14). 2. Did Jesus have to learn the Bible? 3. Jesus was completely human so He learned the entire Hebrew alphabet and Scriptures at His mother’s table. He memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Mark 4:20, Luke 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 1:10-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Josh. 1, 10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Plague Shallcome Nigh Thy Dwelling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 5, 2018

This message talks about the protection we have in God who keeps us out of the way of plagues and disease if we are quick to call on His name and stand on the authority of His word,

June 5, 2018 “No Plague Shall Come Nigh Thy Dwelling” Psalm 91:10 We live in a world where danger lurks around every corner generating fear and anxiety about what might happen. Neighborhoods that were once safe for children to play outside become a target for stray bullets and for drugs. Unheard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of If Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

I don’t like “if”. If if requires me to do something in order to get something good, I’d rather depend on the certainty of God’s work. God doesn’t require much-all I have to do is continue in the faith Paul serves. That’s easy, right?

A few days ago we talked about our security in Christ. Our salvation and acceptance before God are secure because it is based on Jesus and His work and sacrifice, not on ours. Here Paul presents the other side of the coin of security. If That’s a conditional word. We’re reconciled to God through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

Who Will Never Die?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017

Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Vs. Legion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016

In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022

God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Jude

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 7, 2020

Jude shares words of encouragement to the people reading his epistle

If you are not familiar with this book, I think you are going to be amazed at the content in it. He gets into some topics covered no where else in the NT. 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, Jude was a brother to James and half-brother to Jesus – Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3. I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Evangelism

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 8, 2022

Tabitha stands as the Biblical model of “servant evangelism." What makes this form of evangelism so authentic, is that it has the ability to touch people that nobody else can reach. Humble service. This is what draws people to you; that is what draws people to the Christ in you.

Acts 9:36-42 NKJV “Servant Evangelism” May 8, 2022 Tabitha stands as the Biblical model of “servant evangelism." What makes this form of evangelism so authentic, is that it has the ability to touch people that nobody else can reach. Humble service. This is what draws people to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Baptism Is Not

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on May 9, 2022

For all of baptism’s importance, there are some things that it isn’t and it doesn’t do. I want you to please study some of these with me.

Introduction. Paul wrote in Galatians 3:26-27, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Baptism plays a beautiful role in God’s plan for redeeming man. It symbolizes, after one has become dead to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ