Sermons on Parallelism:

A New Set Of Clothes Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Describes the new attributes we begin to put on as believers in Christ

Counseling and leadership materials tell us that we need to sandwich negative information with positive reinforcement. Holy Spirit inspires Paul to do this same thing: foundational statement 3: 1-4(positive); areas of sinfulness that will cripple Christian living 3:5-9 (negative); now moves us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 13, 2009

What does the Bible say about hell?

THE BIBLE’S DESCRIPTION OF HELL Biblical words translated “hell”: • SHEOL (Hebrew)/HADES (Greek) – the place of the unrighteous between death and judgment. • GEHENNA – the final place of the unrighteous after judgment. The Greek word Gehenna derives its name from a deep ravine south of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hath The Lord Done Thus?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 30, 2006

This message shows how sin can invade the church and bring devestating results just as it did to those in the Old Testament.

WHY HATH THE LORD DONE THUS? Text II Chronicles 7: 12-22 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: We must not forget that even though we live in the Grace age that God is still in control. He still is in charge, and deals with both man and the church in respect to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of God ( Short Homily )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010

Timothy is called a "Man of God". What are the attributes of a "Man of God"? Updated January 2020.

Paul gave counsel to Timothy: ...... Keep a close watch on yourself". (1Timothy 4:16) While caring for the needs of his people, ....Timothy needed to care for himself.... as well. The false teachers ....were men of the world, ....but Timothy ... was a....... "man of God." This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Nehemiah 12:24, 1 Kings 17:18, 1 Samuel 9:6, Deuteronomy 33:1, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Timothy 1:11, 2 Timothy 4:7, Ephesians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Nehemiah 6:11, 1 Timothy 6:6-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Gaining Favor With The King Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 13, 2009

Gaining favor involves preparation and anticipation.

1. Once again we seek principles for life a. Historicity of moment important b. Life Principles more important 1 Corinthians 10:11 (AMP) Now these things befell them by way of a figure [as an example and warning to us]; they were written to admonish and fit us for right action by good ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience: The Way To God's Heart

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

It taked our wholehearted obedience to God’s word to accomplish His purpose upon our lives and to please Him in the end.

OBEDIENCE: THE WAY TO GOD’S HEART Ex 19:4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 And now if you will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all the nations; for all the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Chastening

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Nov 25, 2006

What and how does God chasten His Children, find out in this sermon.Also, list Scriptures for God’s chastening in two ways 1. Personal 2. National

God’s Chastening Pastor Michael Church 11-15-06 Nave’s Topical Bible - AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES Hebrews 12:5-11 (NKJV) Ref Proverbs 3:5-6 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Hospital

Contributed by Robin Steele on Oct 21, 2004

After spending weeks in the hospital with my sick child, I preached this sermon to the congregation.

Lessons from the hospital 10/3/04 Hospitals are for the sick. Churches are for the needy. There are some great parallels from the halls and rooms of the hospital that directly correspond with the church and Christian life. The ICU waiting room and the maternity waiting room are always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bigotry About Holy Ceremonies (Sacraments) Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005

Removing the prejudice and misunderstanding between denominations regarding sacraments -- those physical things through which we receive a spiritual grace

BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- THE HOLY THINGS (SACRAMENTS) BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there graceless bigotry and petty prejudice between Christian churches? Sadly, yes. Our churches sometimes do not teach people to think for themselves. We teach only our narrow theories rather than the multitude of counsel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Is The Lion Safe?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 8, 2005

This is an article I wrote for an online journal. It’s a devotional based on the question asked about Aslan: Is he safe? The answer was : No, but he’s good. That’s God’s plans for us too: not safe but good.

Is the Lion Safe? I’ve been a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia for several years now. What’s funny about it is that it was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is decidedly not a believer. That’s funny because Narnia was written by a man who worked hard to make his Christian faith known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Future With Confidence Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

When you think life is getting dark and you feel lonely, here is assurance from our Lord and Saviour.

Are you and your church members just a little anxious about the events leading up to the end of time? I am not. Let me tell you why. All the predicted “last-day events” meet their climax in the seven last plagues. These are the final events that usher in Jesus’ second coming and ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Follow Me

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 16 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 14, 2011

Paul takes several verses to compare and contrast Jesus with Adam in the hopes that we would understand that the actions of one man led us to death; but the actions of The One (Jesus) leads us to life.

Romans, Part 16 Romans 5:9-21 Introduction - If we read the Bible, we see example after example of God’s love for us - But, why does He love us so? Are we not full of sin, rage, anger, and malice? - Do we not disobey at every turn and adopt the “if it feels good do it” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imite Have To Give An Account Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011

Someday we will be asked to make an account of what we did with the gifts God gave us.

Introduction: A OID B This parable has a historical background because in 40 B.C. Herod (the Great) went to Rome to receive authority from the emperor to rule as king of Judea (granted). 1 In 4 A.D. when Herod died and left his son, Archelaus, the kingdom. a Archelaus went to Rome to claim his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist