Sermons on Pagan Temples:

Pews And People -- Churches And Steeples. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2012

A topical message. How we define church will determine what we cherish and what we are able to let go. The right definition will free us; the wrong definition will enslave us. Aimed at churches who exist to "keep the doors open."

Introduction Do you remember this finger play? Here’s the Church, Here’s the steeple, Open the doors to see all the people In years gone by, this finger play was a tool that teachers used to teach children the importance of attending church? I certainly believe that it holds value for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Church Buildings?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 9, 2022

What lessons beside who is my neighbor can be found in the Woman at the Well narrative? Actually, quite a bit. This lesson is that Jesus was not in favor of a centralized building for worship. This restricted the LORD who was spirit and existed everywhere.

Church Buildings? John 4:7-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 4:7 There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His adisciples had gone away into bthe city to buy food. 9 Therefore the aSamaritan woman *said to Him, “How is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Empowered To Serve: The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 20, 2024

Our Heavenly Father wants the Church to complete His Work by His mighty power and not by our ingenuity. The Church was born at Pentecost; consequently Pentecost has become a sacred holiday on the Christian calendar.

Empowered to Serve: The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit By Otis T. McMillan What is the role of the Holy Spirit in personal evangelism? We know that God’s Spirit is at work in us as believers. The Holy Spirit renews us, regenerates us, trains us, teaches us, and transforms us. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2024

What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.

Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Maga

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 3: 1 – 13

Ezra 3: 1 – 13 MAGA 3 And when the seventh month had come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem. 2 Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Vice Or Virtue (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 11th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Vice or Virtue (Part 1) Colossians 3:5-12 5Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Go, But I Won't Like It! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

3rd in a series on Jonah.

Jonah: God’s Runaway I’ll go but I won’t like it Jonah 3:1-4:4 A young high school football player realized his size and ability would restrict his chances of playing, so he decided to try out as a punter. His team happened to be one that punted the football a bunch, so he figured he’d get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cowards Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008

A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Out Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Sep 8, 2020

We all stand for something and we all express our own views and opinions. As Christ followers we want to make sure we are standing out in the right way, in the right moment, and for the right reason.

Standing Out Series: The Book of Daniel Slide Introduction Today we are starting a brand-new message series on the book of Daniel. And what we are going to do in this series is look at some of the important point’s in the life of Daniel and some of his friends. We’re going to look at some of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave The Landmarks

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 23, 2021

We need to leave in place the boundaries and borders God has put in place in our lives.

Greetings – Thanks – 3 goals for my GNA podcasts: Bible; God’s story in our History and contemporary application. A man named David lived in the early 1800’s and studied to be a preacher. When he gave his first sermon, he stood only to say that he had forgotten all he had prepared to say. Following ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Madness Meets Its Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There are many implications that grow out of this unique demonstration of Christ's Lordship, but the primary lesson concerns that Lordship itself. Jesus makes it as clear as possible that He has come to destroy the works of the devil.

The hero in one of Bruce Marshalls novels is a Benedictine Monk who is shocked at the general disbelief in the supernatural. Even the local Anglican priest argued with him against it. He is so disturbed that he is determined that all shall see a miracle, and he prays that a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 9-29 - Messages In Romans - All Are Weighed Equally In God’s Balance Even The Jew (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul examines the position of Jews but the whole world is judged on good and evil. What leads to being accepted by God? God is impartial and judges impartially. Are you a hearer only or a doer?

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 9-29 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - ALL ARE WEIGHED EQUALLY IN GOD’S BALANCE EVEN THE JEW (PART 6) PART [A]. THERE IS NO FAVOURITISM WITH GOD AND HIS ASSESSMENT IS JUST {{Romans 2:9 “There will be tribulation and distress for every soul of man who does evil, to the Jew first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:9-29, Psalm 73:3-9, Psalm 73:13-17, Revelation 16:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 42:20, James 1:22-25, James 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Final Warning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 24, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “One Final Admonition” Scripture: I John 5:21 Type: Expository/Series Where: GNBC 8/25/24 Intro: A Newsweek article many years ago (1/31/1983) told about how treasure hunters looking to make a huge profit were stealing rare idols from the Hopi Indian reservation. The worst theft ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Oscar Winning Performance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 24, 2025

Jesus warns against the hypocrisy which can happen to disciples when they fall into the the spiritual danger of having a righteousness that is being done to be seen by others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:1-18 “An Oscar Winning Performance” Every year in late-February or early March the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences holds a ceremony where the Academy Awards … commonly known as the Oscars … are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016

Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist