Sermons on Opposites:

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Bold Witness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019

We need to be bold in our witness for Christ. We are one generation away from being a pagan nation.

This sermon series entitled “The Ends of the Earth” is about how we, as the body of Christ, have been directed to reach a lost world for Him. So how are we doing? Not how has the church done in the past, but how is the church in reaching the lost doing today? The fact is, we are but one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Church Still Needed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 18 - For We Are Sons Of Light And Sons Of The Day Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2019

In this letter, Paul makes us aware that faith, hope, and love are very important to believers

10/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 18: For We are Sons of Light and Sons of the Day (1 Thessalonians 5:5-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 (NIV) You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Memoirs Of A Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2017

David faced a great challenge as he stood before Goliath. It was the greatest miss-match of all time, and yet he was triumphant. We too face giants as we strive to serve the Lord, but like David, we can overcome in the Lord. Christ secured victory for us!

Memoirs of a Giant Slayer 1 Samuel 17: 40-51 Our text today comes from one of the most familiar and recognizable accounts in all of Scripture. Israel was facing a formidable foe in the champion of the Philistines. The armies had gathered on opposite sides of the Valley of Elah, approximately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Baptist

"it's Not Our Job To Judge The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2023

A sermon about loving people into the kingdom.

“It’s Not Our Job to Judge the World” Matthew 7:1-6 Mission Insight is a program that our Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church pays for and makes available to local churches such as ourselves so that we can find out about our community. The information comes from the census, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Fighting For The Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

Encourages believers to know God deeply, understand His Gospel, live it faithfully, and defend it boldly.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. We are here to understand, live out, and defend the Gospel ...read more

Topics: Gospel, Message

Refuse You Chose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores knowing God through Scripture, bearing each other's burdens, and transforming through faith, even amidst life's complexities and challenges.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is a joy to gather together in this sanctuary, to bask in the warmth of God's love and to share in the fellowship of believers. We are here to open our hearts, to open our minds, to the wisdom that is found in the Holy Scriptures. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Topics: Blessings

Running To Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Topics: Running, Race, God

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002

This sermon encourages people to find and fulfill God’s call on our lives.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Acts 13:1-52 July 14, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration; source: Today In The Word, August, 1989, p. 33.] The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

The only solution to the CRIPPLED nature of the human condition is to experience the supernatural WHOLENESS that is found in Christ.

The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission Acts 3:1-26 We're continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning, a series I've entitled "The Church on Mission." I chose to preach through this book this year because it coincides with our theme and emphasis for the year - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001

The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

(1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

How To Turn The World Upside Down

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sins Of Our Children

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 6, 2004

Are we held accountiable for the sins of our children?Designed for ages 19-49.

The Sins of Our Children. Many say that we are held accountable for the sins of our children. But is that so? The Bible teaches that we will be held accountable for every idle word that we speak. That we must seek out our own salvation, with fear and trembling. There is no verse in scripture ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:10-11, Matthew 27:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal