Sermons on Paradoxes In The Pauline Epistles:

But Lord!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 19, 2020

In Ephesians 5:19-21, we see that Spirit filled people do three things. They: 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21).

Ephesians 5:18b-21 [18] (And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery), but be filled with the Spirit, [19] addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, [20] giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Other

Divorce - The Second Unforgivable Sin?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 9, 2003

A biblical analysis of the issue of Divorce and a Remarriage in Church

Divorce- The Second Unforgivable Sin? Pre-amble This message was written while I was at Theological College - Wycliffe Hall in Oxford, England. I have been asked what a PCC is. The PCC is the parochial Church Council which is equivalent to the eldership of a church in a different ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Ministry Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

When it comes to love in our lives, we need to quit focusing on our feelings and instead focus on the mission. There are times in every relationship where you’re going to feel high levels of passionate love for one another. But there are also times when y

The Ministry of Christian Marriage Joshua 24:14-15 and Colossians 3:12-17 Les and Leslie Parrott tell the story of Jennifer and Michael. After graduating from college, they married and began their individual career pursuits- she as an account executive and he as a social worker. They had put off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Unity Of One Gospel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008

The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Glorious Future Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2013

Suffering, redemption, transformation, hope

OUR GLORIOUS FUTURE Romans 8: 18-25 (p800) February 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: An heir means that you are to be the recipient of an inheritance …Most of us normal folks doesn’t use words like “heir” or “inheritance”. Our Dad might leave us a watch…or after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Hell And Back

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

When Jesus cries out, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me!" He admits he has been forsaken by the one Person we expected to be his supporter to the end. But God cast his vote with the rest and says, guilty.

One of the greatest paradoxes of history is the story of the young English sailor by the name of Noble. His job was to deliver a large cannon from Portsmouth, England to Boston in the Colonies in the mid 1700's. After two days on the ship HMS INTREPID, they encountered heavy weather. Ensign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Response To False Accusations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission, Faith In Action. Come On Reach Out! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2011

Take significant steps to eradicate poverty and injustice. This is done when people come into a relationship with The Living Saviour and when they are impacted for life change by the Holy Spirit. This is for The Whole Body of Christ not just one denomina

Last week here at Sydenham the Salvation Army launched it’s document with the cunning title of ‘Stalled’ which for the Salvation Army is it’s annual ‘State of the Nation Report.’ This is produced by our Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit. The report looks into things such as our children, crime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Give Us Today The Food That We Need

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 11, 2012

A short talk from a series on the Lord's Prayer at our evening service. To pray, "Give us today our daily bread" is to recognise that God is the giver. It may also require us to be part of the answer to other people's prayers as per James 2:15-16.

The Lord’s Prayer is the model for prayer taught by Jesus. It is the skeleton, the frame, upon which we build when we pray. Yes, we can and do pray it word for word, but if we think the Lord’s Prayer is like a fixed recipe, or worse, if we think this model prayer is like a spell, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Anglican

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

In Troubling Times Rejoice

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2021

While you are going through, you can still rejoice.

For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquisition concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble. For quite a while now I’ve been wondering ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Your Ground! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 21, 2021

Message teaches the practical application of the metaphor of armor in Eph. 6:10-17. Christians are in a spiritual battle simply because they are Christians. In an increasingly antichristian culture this teaching becomes even more essential.

The title of this message is: Stand Your Ground! There are times and season when the devil’s assaults against believers are more intense than at other times. Scripture not only tells us to be prepared for such times, but also tells us how to be prepared. That’s our subject today. I am an optimist. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Hebrews 11:32-35, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Proverbs 6:27-28, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Timothy 4:13, Mark 16:15, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Luke 4:3-13, 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic