Sermons on Orthodox:

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

God Will Carry You In 2026

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 27, 2025

Polls show that people make many resolutions about physical things but neglect spiritual goals. Those who trust in God are more likely to experience lasting change. God promises to carry us in Isa. 46:4. What does this mean and how can we attain it?

GOD WILL CARRY YOU IN 2026 IN 2026 Isa. 46:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In 2026, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 2. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions. 3. Remember you can reset your resolutions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2020

This is a sermon about the many different Christian denominations and how God is calling us all to come together as ONE.

Sermon Date 02-24-2013 Becoming An Authentic Christian (Chuck Gohn) Well, good morning. I don’t know what to do without technology. This is making me nervous. I really don’t. You guys are going actually open your bibles today. Amen. I got a quick question, though. How many of you attended ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Principles & Ideas Of Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 8, 2021

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview.

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview. This tendency, if one is not careful to adjust for it, can be compounded when ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 27: Preach Logically Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

Let's learn to apply logic to our sermons

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach logical sermons. Lesson Intro How do we recognize deception? How do we avoid self-deception? How often have we heard fellow Christians say things that seem rather half-baked and irrational? How often have people in the scientific or educational community ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Apostle Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 2, 2001

The characteristics of genuine salvation as displayed in Paul’s Damascus Road experience.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 17 “The Reluctant Apostle” Acts 9:1-23 Saul has been mentioned three times in our study as a bitter opponent of Christ and his church. (7:58), (8:1), and now in (9:1). Today’s text reintroduces Saul by saying, he was “still breathing threats and murder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Win!!

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001

Christ’s victory gives us a victory too

It had been a long flight and the crew was tired. This was even made more apparent by the rough landing. This particular airline had a policy that the pilot must stand by the door as the people exited to thank them for flying with the airline. The pilot was dreading this because of the landing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mrs Pilate's Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 24, 2002

Matthew includes the story of Pilate’s wife’s dream to reinforce in our minds the innocence of our Savior.

Lord, you have given the Bible to be the revelation of your great love for us, and of your power and will to save us. Grant that our study of it might not be made in vain by the callousness or carelessness of our hearts, but that we might wisely hear your words, note, learn, and inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19

Denomination: *other

Prophecy To Our Age Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 12, 2001

What does Malachi have to say to our generation?

Prophecy to Our Present Age Introduction: This is a five-part study of the last book of the Old Testament. What relevance could a prophet who lived over 2000 years ago have for us as Christians in this present day and age? We will look at the writing of Malachi over the next few weeks and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of The Scariest Passages Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2002

Depart from me I never knew you. Words that no person, let along one who calls themself a Christian wants to hear!

INTRODUCTION In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesus: Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 18, 2003

The Church at Ephesus knew the truth, but Jesus would shut them down for lack of love

Revelations 2:1-7 September 14, 2003 Ephesus: Truth and Love “Those who have ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” There are seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor – One message fore each of the Seven churches, and each one ends with the command, “Those who have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Fix Your Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002

Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beautiful Believer's Baptism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A Biblical look at what baptism is and is not: It’s a SYMBOL, NOT A SACRAMENT--FOR BELIEVERS, NOT FOR BABIES--by PLUNGING UNDER, not POURING ON--for SUBMISSION, NOT FOR SALVATION. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Beautiful Believer’s Baptism Acts 8:35-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Baptism.html I’m not saying baptism is for beautiful believers only! (how would you explain Gary?) But it’s a beautiful picture of what happened in the heart of one who trusted Christ as Savior. The most wonderful thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist