Sermons on Outward Piety:

The Lord's Patience On The Guilty

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the repentant and punishes the guilty.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD good to you? Yes. Always and forever. Psalms 16:2 (Amplified Bible) I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Violent Man Entices And Leads

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD shows that we don't need to adapt to the leadership of bad men but continue to serve and be a slave of JESUS not men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a leader? No, I'm not. I'm a servant and slave of JESUS, JESUS is my Leader. Where He leads I will follow. Matthew 16:24 (Amplified Bible) Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to be My disciple, let him deny himself [disregard, lose sight of, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Sleep While Praying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Test Of A Testimony

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2013

A sermon to emphasis the importance of our personal testimony.

"The Test of a Testimony" Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. INTRODUCTION: Enoch is one of the most interesting characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of Carnality In The Church

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 8, 2013

What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” Here in the text, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church and he describes them as being carnal minded or having a fleshly yearnings.

“You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Introduction What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015

Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Envy The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you envy the wicked? No, I pray for them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't need to envy the wicked even if they don't worship the LORD, for their spirits are dead and there is no reward for them. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:19-20 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible Series: Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Triumphal Entry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/24/2013 Michael Hauge knows all about storytelling. Michael is a story and script consultant who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He’s also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Living As A Man Of God Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 28, 2013

This messages deals with 6 principles that Paul gave to the young man timothy in 1 timothy 6:11-16 to help him live as a man of God. These same principles will also help us to live as men and women of God today.

LIVING AS A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Dorn Ridge and York Manor, September 21, 2013 Audio link to listen to this sermon: http://chirb.it/P4wDmB INTRODUCTION: 1.) The Book of 1 Timothy as we have said before was kind of a ministerial manual from the Apostle Paul to the young man Timothy. 2.) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trinity Xx Series

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon based on the Gospel of St Matthew, chapter 22 verses 1-14

Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Have you ever been invited to a wedding ceremony? I suppose at one time or another we all have, right? In fact for some of us, it may have been our own wedding. But how many of us have ever been invited by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Robes And Rags Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 28, 2013

The Pharisee and tax collector praying in the Temple--what a contrast, but the one in the robes was not the one favored by God. How good do you have to be? This lesson in humility may be startling.

Message Robes and Rags October 27, 2013 The following are true stories from Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News and UPI. Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market, when a clerk threatened to call police. Puelo grabbed a hotdog, shoved it in his mouth and walked ...read more

Denomination: *other

It's All About Christ! Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009

A sermon preached 10/18/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. Jesus teaches us that it’s not "all about me" in this world, but "All about Christ"

Some of you have probably been in the mall and seen those T-shirt kiosks that are out in the hallway. I sometimes like to stop and look at the different sayings on some of them, as some times, I find the things printed on them somewhat amusing, while others are a good commentary on life. A while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2009

God has turned our sorrow into joy!

The Feast of Purim, Esther 9:18-27 (Jewish Feasts-2) Introduction A thirty-eight-year-old scrubwoman (cleaning lady) would go to the movies and sigh, “If only I had her looks.” She would listen to a singer and moan, “If only I had her voice.” Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book, The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Iva1 Beware Of Being Cheated By Philosophy And Empty Deceit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2018

" For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20)."

10/4/18 Tom Lowe IVA1 Beware of Being Cheated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit (Col 2:8) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations For Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

When we see the Ten Commandments from the true Biblical perspective, we see them as gifts of grace. They came from God who first delivered Israel, and then gave the law to preserve that liberty He gave them. The origin of the law is God's love.

The editor of a newspaper was interviewing a man who applied for the job of being a rewrite man. "Are you good at condensing"? the editor asked. "Sure", was the snap reply. "All right then, take this and cut it short", he said , as he handed him a copy of the ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17