Sermons on Our True Rest:

The True Measure Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2023

Paul addresses his critics directly and highlighted a few lessons. A true ministry does not draw attention to himself, commits to the work God assigns and lives for the audience of One, his Lord.

2 Cor 10:7-18 The True Measure of a Minister 2 Cor 10:7-18 – Paul addressing his critics 7Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18, Amos 7:7-9, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Search For True Happiness

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004

The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"True Church Growth” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 6, 2021

'The test of true Love' – 1 John chapter 3 verses 11-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Cain: The Lack of Brotherly Love (vs 12-15) (2). Jesus: The Definition of Brotherly Love (vs 16-18) (3). Confidence: The Blessing of Brotherly Love (vs 19-24): SERMON BODY: Quote: Robert Orben: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

The test of true Love. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon outline: LOVE IS PROVED BY: by sacrifice (vs 16) by mercy (vs 17) by actions (vs 18) THE RESULTS OF TRUE LOVE: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) Sermon text: Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Brethren

"Circumcision: True And False" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 11, 2007

Sermon 6 in a study in Philippians

“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The True Living Water

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

A true believer has a real purpose for his life.

The true living water John 4 John 4:14 Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst, not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." [15] The woman said, "Sir, give me this water so I won't ever get thirsty, won't ever have to come back ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Care Givers

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

The sermon looks at giving care and love to the dying.

John 12:1-8 I know that the area, we are returning to this evening comes just before the death and resurrection of Jesus. It may seem that our timing is not exactly right but that is what happens when you preach through a whole book of the Bible. Things don’t line up exactly with the events on the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True, Unknown Light Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 14, 2014

If Jesus is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, why doesn't everyone believe in Him?

The TRUE, Unknown Light John 1:9-10 John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's True Messenger" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 7, 2008

Sermon 1 in a study in Colossians

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” In our study in Philippians I briefly brought to your attention, the frequency with which Paul enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

True Values: Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008

True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Fast God Chooses

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014

While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 25, 2006

Romans 15:4 tells us whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning. I believe we can learn from Old Testament characters such as Joseph.

I believe we can learn somethings from Joseph concerning making our God given visions to come true. See: Genesis 37:8-11 He clearly dreamed this dream and it was revealed unto him that one day he would sit in a prominent seat somewhere. Note: I personally believe that in the Old Testament they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Admission Of True Faith

Contributed by Frank Martin on Mar 9, 2008

A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF TRUE FAITH

An admission of true faith By f.martin To all that read this I hope we can come to an understanding that is brought to us not from the flesh, but from the spirit. I pray there is truth revealed that would unlock a tangible growth in our relationship with the Most High, and a stronger walk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational