Sermons on Nt And Ot Connection:

Inner Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 22, 2023

For all those who are connected with thousands on social media, chatting, texting and browsing all day, I have a Word for you today- strength comes when you are connected with God ALONE! Are you listening?

Colossians 1:11 "strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;" For all those who are connected with thousands on social media, chatting, texting and browsing all day, I have a Word for you today- strength comes when you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Tithe Or Not To Tithe, There Is No Question

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 8, 2012

The word tithe comes from the Hebrew word which means ONE-TENTH. Literally, a tithe is one-tenth of anything. In the OT a tithe was more than just giving one-tenth of your money to God.

TITLE: TO TITHE OR NOT TO TITHE, THERE IS NO QUESTION SCRIPTURE: MALACHI 3:7-15 / I CORINTHIANS 16:1-2 We have an exciting month ahead of us as we look forward to celebrating – BLACK HISTORY MONTH. We are off to a wonderful start this morning with other great worship opportunities in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 2, 2014

A sermon on koinonia, fellowship of the church (Outline from John Stott in his book, The Living Church, Chapter 5 Fellowship, pages 91- 94; Seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Chapter 6 Intimately Connected)

HoHum: Object needed: A clear bottle with a top, water, vegetable oil, food coloring. Scripture: John 17:11-16 There are two things in this bottle. Can you guess what they are? Colored water --- and oil. When we look at this bottle with oil and water in it, the first thing that we notice is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Is Christmas Really All About?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 11, 2023

In this 2023 series we are looking at the true meaning of Christmas. Today/s message is titled Wishing ands Hoping. The NT gives us a great word: HOPE. We have the blessed Hope: His name is Jesus.

“Wishing and Hoping” Isaiah 9:6-7a Several years ago, I wrote and published my first book. The entire process took about two and a half years. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. And rather than one author, there were approximately 40. With very different backgrounds; sheep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unity With Believers Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We often hear talk of getting back to the New Testament church. The fact is we can’t. What we can do is learn to adapt the principles of the NT church that made it so effective.

3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-49

Denomination: *other

Leap With The Spirit

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Aug 29, 2011

Sometimes you need to be around someone with the "spirit" in order for you to be touched by God and be moved.

Introduction Both my wife and I had an opportunity this week to attend a seminar and conference. On Monday I was at Shady Grove in Grand Prairie with other leaders in the company of Dr. Robert Morris of Gateway Church in Southlake. We talked about Preaching/Teaching, which one to strengthen and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Change Your Mind!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 5, 2020

God through the Apostle Paul tells us to be more like-minded, humble minded, and Christ-minded. We are the body of Christ, even when separated physically through COVID-19.

(Sermon on video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDt2MeTF2M8&list=PLiDGyLnX22byqvMzzu_Fn3RdMdZrOTPUO&index=3&t=11s) Philippians 2:1-11 Change your Mind! Good morning church! At the end of today’s message, I’ll take Communion, as we would if we were gathered physically together on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Romans 12:10, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "true Vine" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

No one knows God (as Father) and Christ (as Lord) "just because". There must be a genuine spiritual connection. Jesus the Son is the essential for connecting to God the Father in ways that bear fruit to God's Glory!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Prayer In Church Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025

Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, evangelism, administration, or serving in any ministry, prayer must be the foundation.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prostitute For God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2002

Rahab was not the type of person you’d expect God’s warriors to associate with. But there is reason to believe they didn’t seek her out - she sought them.

READ: Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." READ: James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A look at the Holy Spirit at work in the Old and New Testaments.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit I. The Old Testament. A. Creation (Genesis 1:2). B. Giving prophesy and Scripture (Ezekiel 2:2; 8:3; 11:1; and 11:24). C. Conveying certain necessary skills for various tasks (Exodus 31:3-5; Numbers 3:10; 14:6; 14:19; 15:14; I Samuel 10:10 and 11:6). D. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is There Only One God? (Or Egyptian Style Snakes On A Plane) Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 18, 2009

Trusting the one God in the rising tide of polytheism

Is there only one God? Ex.7:8-11:10 Is there only one God? Duh?!? I think you know the answer. But this question goes deeper because, church, beloved friends, we have a problem! Polytheism, is on the rise. Jordan Paper, who raised as Jew (with view there is one God), wrote a book in 2005 called ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Substitute King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 23, 2008

First in a series on the life and reign of Saul. This message deals with the results of Israel demanding a King, and of God giving them what they request.

Trinity Baptist Church June 22, 2008 Series: Portrait of a Politician Title: The Substitute King 1 Samuel 8:1-22 I don’t know much about Samuel Clements -- Mark Twain -- when it comes to his faith. But he said something once which was dead on. He said, “Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist