Sermons on Order Not Chaos:

Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025

Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 9:23, Revelation 7:9, Romans 6:4, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Topics: Elements Of Repentance

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018

Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20, Acts 21:19-20, Deuteronomy 12:11, John 4:3-26, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 2:46, Matthew 14:19, Acts 20:7, John 4:23, Exodus 20:3, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 22:8-9, Colossians 2:18, Acts 10:25-26, Philippians 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:13, Matthew 4:10, Hebrews 10:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Principles Of The Kingdom Of God System Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 15, 2022

How do all the parables of Jesus fit together to explain the Kingdom of God? 12 points.

What is the kingdom of God exactly? It’s the new kingdom authority in the world that has slowly been replacing the kingdoms of Satan. For us as Christians though it’s a practical way of life. You could say it’s our rules for life. If you’re a Christian, this is how you do it. This is how you live. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

What The World Really Needs Now

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 4, 2024

What the world needs now is for the Church to be what God intended for it to be. We need to walk circumspectly, carefully and discreetly making sure our steps are order by the Lord, that He is leading and guiding us and that we are not just wandering aimlessly through this world.

What the World Really Needs By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- The other week I spoke about the Evangelical preacher that so-called rebuked the Black church for endorsing and voting for Kamala Harris and by now I am sure you know it was Donnie Swaggart that made the statement and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 6:18, 2 Timothy 4:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poker: Winning And Losing With The 7 Of Hearts

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 21, 2005

We are going to look at our lives through a playing card, specifically the 7 of hearts. Scripture tells us there are 7 attitudes that we must deal with in order to be in right relationship with God.

“Spiritual Poker: Winning and Losing with the 7 of Hearts” 04/24/05 Intro: Our world is going crazy over poker. It seems you can’t turn on the TV without the World Series of Poker being on. I am not a big fan of the trend, and a lot of good discussions could take place about the health of this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For Civilization

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 9, 2004

This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human life for the centuries and generations to come. Remember, this is a book of beginnings, so naturally Moses is putting in order by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,

Some hold that this is an account of God remaking the cosmos a second time. Chapter 2 is not a re-creation of chapter 1 in any stretch of the imagination. This chapter is simply a natural sequel to chapter 1. This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucified Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2003

In order to understand the crucified life, we must: 1. Understand who God is. 2. Understand who we are. 3. Decide whose life we are going to live.

There is a wonderful story of St. Francis of Assisi and one of his student monks. “One day Saint Francis and Brother Leo were walking down the road. Noticing that Leo was depressed, Francis turned and asked: ‘Leo, do you know what it means to be pure of heart?’ ‘Of course. It means to have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "M & M's" Of The Great Comission

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 9, 2002

The Great Commission is often the Great Omission. God did not save us simply to occupy a pew. We have been given marching orders from our Commander-In-Chief.

·“The Great Commission” is often “The Great Omission” ·Our purpose on this Earth is not to build a name for ourselves, amass a fortune, have a large family etc. ·God didn’t leave us here after he saved us to just occupy a pew or drop a dollar in the offering plate once in a while. ·This Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out From Behind The Bars Of Bitterness

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002

This sermon deals with being forgiven and forgiving others. The premise is that unforgiveness toward others leads to bitterness. We need to experience forgiveness in order to get out from behind the bars of bitterness

Breaking out from Behind the Bars of Bitterness The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Something the people of God deal with everyday is unforgiveness and unforgiveness leads to a life of bitterness. The bible is very clear; if you want forgiveness, then you need to forgive. As we look at this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist