Sermons on Pastoral Integrity:

Qualified To Decide-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017

6 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-VI—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians because they sought out & trusted secular sources to rectify/correct personal grievances among themselves. ‘Grievance’—‘A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017

5 of 5. The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-V—Psalm 127:1-5 Your house is the Lord’s house. What you do with it must honor him! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Enemies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2017

Stay free from the law and the legalist!

One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca Livermore, San Angelo, Texas, “Lite Fare,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017

We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.

The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

In That Day Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

Implications of the Millennial Kingdom and the New Jerusalem.

Back at the first of the year, we started our journey through the book of Joel. Week after week since then, we’ve talked about the nearness of the Day of the Lord. We’ve seen that the Day of the Lord will be a time when the cup of God’s wrath is finally filled. His patience and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) Is there meaning, hope or purpose in life without God? Without God there is no good or sin, no truth or justice, no virtue or morals, no ethics or eternity, no forgiveness and peace. It is a difference between night and day, light and darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teach One Reach One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017

This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dabbling" In Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

A genuine disciple of Jesus can’t go back to work for his or her old boss

This week I read about a teenager who was explaining to his father why he should be allowed to go see a movie at the theater. That particular movie had all of his favorite actors and it was “only” rated PG-13 because it merely suggested sex, but never really showed it. And the language wasn’t too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Excuse Me, But You Have A Piece Of Broccoli In Your Teeth Series

Contributed by Steve Hankins on Feb 28, 2017

This is one sermon from a survey through Matthew looking for the questions Jesus asked and His answers we need.

Excuse Me, But You Have a Piece Of Broccoli in Your Teeth Matthew 7 NKJV Have you ever sat at the dinner table with someone having that enjoyable conversation, and you notice they have something in their teeth, I have and I have found it becomes difficult to concentrate on the conversation until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Willingness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017

Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Cry Out To Jesus Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

There will be times that we take our eyes off of Jesus, and we’ll get distracted by fear. But what matters isn’t whether we or not we take our eyes off Jesus, but what happens when we do. Do we stay there and just drown in the waves?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all of our campuses…. and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so thrilled that you’re with us today… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31, Psalm 139:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Short. Simple. Honest. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… in the Weber household… we have four kids. And I don’t know how we have 4 kids… but we do. And we also have a minivan… Why? Because we’re cool like that. And when did this become my life? I’m not sure. But each night after my 4 yahoos… have their PJs on and their teeth brushed… we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, Matthew 6:7

God's Tough Love

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018

If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Guidance For Christian Testimonies Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2018

1. Talk about God's glory (vs. 17-18). 2. Talk about God's guidance (vs. 18-21). 3. Talk about the guilt of our sin (vs. 19; 22-24). 4. Talk about God's amazing grace (vs. 19-21).

God's Guidance for Christian Testimonies The Book of Acts - Part 79 Acts 22:12-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 22, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul's third missionary journey had ended, and the team had arrived in Jerusalem. Paul and the Gentile churches had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-24

Denomination: Baptist