Sermons on Outwardness:

Which Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The sermon examines the relationship between faith and works as God gives Abraham the rite of circumcision.

Genesis 17 May 18, 2003 Which came first - the chicken or the egg? It is one of those silly questions that the human brain can get a little silly with. You can’t have a chicken without an egg, yet you need a chicken to lay the egg in the first place. Of course science has solved the problem by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Not A Four Letter Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2005

Unless we are willing to be transformed into that which is good and acceptable and perfect to God our worship is in vain.

Romans 12: 1 – 8 Change Is Not A “Four” Letter Word Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that you were given a teabag as you entered worship today. --- Remember the last time you were given something in worship by me? I asked you to take a silver dollar and turn it in $100,000. And now I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Feel Completely Inadequate

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.”

I FEEL COMPLETELY INADEQUATE Luke 14:28-33 Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.” This is a hard saying of Christ that makes it sound impossible to be able to one of his disciples. We should always have a plan of action no matter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2023

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#3] LIVE IN THE WORD 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Introduction: As we have studied 1 Peter, we have already learned that we are to live in hope because of our salvation and we are to live in holiness because we have been made new through our salvation. This study teaches us to live in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Inner Being!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 5, 2021

Jesus loved us with His heart, soul, and mind, that is His Inner being and wants us to love Him that way as well.

The Apostle Paul prayed the believers in Christ, to be "strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man: so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, so that you may be rooted in love." (Ephesians 3:16,17) Every Christian has a "inner man." which could be defined as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2025 – Year Of Fulfilment Of Haggai 2:6-7

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 20, 2025

This year is a year of fulfilment of the promise in Haggai 2:6-7. This year, God will shake heaven and earth, sea and dry land, and all nations. There will be shakings and destructions everywhere, but God will fill his temple(sanctuary) with his glory.

“For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:6-7 This year is a year ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7

The Supreme Value Of Godly Character. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world that often prioritizes success, achievement, and talent, it's easy to forget what truly matters to God.

In a world that often prioritizes success, achievement, and talent, it's easy to forget what truly matters to God. While gifts, talents, and worldly accomplishments have their place, Godly character is far more important to God. We'll explore what the Bible says about the supremacy of godly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 18:4, Romans 12:2, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life.

"Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective" Introduction: The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life. Emphasize that this perspective helps us align their goals and actions with God's will. Proverbs 29:18 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart God Seeks Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

"The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage: Forgiving And Forbearing Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

The purpose of human marriage is temporary. But it points to something eternal, namely, Christ and the church. And when this age is over, it will vanish into the superior reality to which it points.

You recall perhaps that my wife, Noël, said, “You cannot say too often that marriage is a model of Christ and the church” (see Ephesians 5:31-32). I said that I think she is right for three reasons. I’ll mention two. The first was that saying this lifts marriage out of the sitcom sewer and elevates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Water Baptism?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Favoritism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

We have become comfortable with it, even in church, but the roots of this sinful attitude and behavior are deep in our hearts. We need to dig it up!

Passage: James 2:1-13 Intro: When a behavior or attitude becomes the norm in a society, it becomes very easy as Christians to embrace it as our own. 1. and this is especially true when the socially acceptable attitude is one that we believe ourselves. 2. there are certain things that just ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What About You?

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

what have you done for christ?

Sermon Joel 2:13 What about you? Introduction: We learn here that this is Joel son of Pethuel. He wrote to the people of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, and God’s people everywhere. He was writing for the purpose to warn Judah of God’s impending judgment because of its sins and to urge the people ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

"No U-Turns" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 12, 2008

This is from a Summer Message Series called "Sign’s," where we are using road signs as a visual aide in teaching fundamental bible truths. This message in on the ordinances of the church. Holy Communion & Water Baptism

Signs 4 “No-U-Turns” by Pastor Donny Granberry This morning we return to our Summer Message Series, “Signs.” Our thought of focus today is “No-U-Turns,” and we will be studying the ordinances of the church. Ordinance – command, order, law, constitution, statute, standing order. (Greek – the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Speaks To Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 23:The Great Commission - Jesus speaks to Zacchaeus

The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 15th – Deacon Kurt Ulman June 22nd – Grace Steadman June ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church