Sermons on Outwardness:

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love For The Unloved

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 30, 2017

Not matter what our feelings are; no matter our current situation; no matter who has accepted or rejected us; GOD LOVES US!

Love for the Unloved August 27, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God loves us. Focus Passage: Genesis 29:16-35 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-35

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophet!!

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

False prophets/evangelist /pastors / Bishop/ Reverend outwardly appear as ministers of God in their behavior, calling, and message. They come in a deceptive manner Pretending to be genuine.

Matthew 7:15 says: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Looking at this verse, it shows  these prophets possesses both inward and outward characters. a) Outwardly: they come in sheep’s clothing False prophets/evangelist /pastors ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel And Sharing Gospel

Contributed by David Paulson on Apr 9, 2018

Gospel and sharing gospel

Gospel - We are separated from God through sin (our personal sins & the original Adamic sin through the fallen nature we inherit). Scripture says ‘all have sinned and come short of the glory of God’. And, ‘the wages of sin is death’, ‘every soul that sins must die’. The Father sent His only ...read more

A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022

Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Complaint Of Jeremiah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2021

I was like a lamb, led to the slaughter.

THE COMPLAINT OF JEREMIAH. Jeremiah 11:18-20. The last of the ‘good’ kings of Judah was Josiah, whose name means ‘he will be sustained of the LORD’ (2 Chronicles 34:2). Long story short, having purged the land of idols, Josiah sent men to repair the Temple (2 Chronicles 34:8), and they found ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Alert

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022

VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Sons Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 13, 2022

Come with me to a time on earth when two men claimed to be the Son of God

Two Sons of God Luke 2:1-7 I want to take you back to a time in world history when two men claimed to be the son of God. There was a short time in the long history of earth when there were two sons of God among us. We read about both in the Christmas story. In Luke chapter 2. The first son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Righteous Judgments Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 7, 2024

Sing praises and testify.

THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:9-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies (Psalm 9:3-5). The LORD ‘sits in the throne judging right’ (Psalm 9:4); ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-20, Psalm 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Danger Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.

A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 21:1-3, Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Other

Saul Proclaimed King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2025

In wanting a king at all, Israel was rejecting the LORD’s kingship. But the LORD allowed it.

SAUL PROCLAIMED KING. 1 Samuel 10:17-24. Saul and his servant had set out from their home with no greater commission than to find his father’s lost donkeys (cf. 1 Samuel 9:3). As a last resort, the servant suggested that they seek out the prophet Samuel: ‘peradventure he can shew us our way that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cursed Or Redeemed

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2024

Are there false teachers among us? Paul spoke of them in Galatia. We need to be just as aware today as they were then.

Paul had preached Christ to the people at Galatia, many had been saved by God's grace. False teachers came in and began teaching that Christ was not enough. In order to be saved, they would have to keep O.T. law. Galatians 1:6-9, Paul’s warning about perverting the gospel of Christ. Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-16

Denomination: Baptist