Sermons on Perfect Obedience:

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 5: Be Ye Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2021

This is the firth study in the series on 1 Peter

Be Ye Holy for I Am Holy Introduction In the last lesson, we saw that our hope is grounded in the Scripture of the Old Testament, in particular, the prophecies contained concerning Christ. In addition to this is the content of the Gospel which had been preached to the believers Peter is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospel In A Shoebox

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2020

Some Christians put on “sneakers,” “running shoes,” “flip-flops,” and “baby-shoes” – when what we ought to be putting on is combat boots! Full of anecdotes, illustrations, and good humor.

GOSPEL IN A SHOEBOX Eph. 6:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The was a legalistic Bible college student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He wanted to be able to quote a Bible verse for everything he did. All went fine until he fell in love with a beautiful girl. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Confession

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

What is the Good Confession? (Outline taken from: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/confess2.htm)

HoHum: It is rare to have a public figure come clean the way baseball great Pete Rose did after getting caught gambling on sports. He stood before a judge in 1990 and said, “Your honor, I’d like to say I’m very sorry, very shameful to be here today in front of you. I have no excuses, because it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Acts 8:37, Matthew 16:15-17, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obediene Of Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2021

Men who obeyed God through faith.

HE OBEDIENE OF FAITH Romans 10: 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 1; 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. James 2:14 What doth it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Synch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

People can religiously get out of synch with the way that they worship as it may have deviated away from what God intended.

OUT OF SYNCH Text: John 2:13 – 22 Joh 2:13-22  The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.  (14)  In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables.  (15)  Making a whip of cords, he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Put Your Faith Into Action

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

“Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends” (George Muller)

The new year just handed each of us a new piece of paper waiting to be filled with faith experiences that will go down in history. A new year means new gone with the old, in with the new. It means excellent opportunities to come our way and significant challenges we must prepare to brace. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Believing A Lie (1 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2025

Should we check everything preached to us against the Bible? Let's look at 1 Kings 13.

Should we believe those who claim to have a message from an angel, or obey the word of God? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 13. What dangerous mission did an unnamed man of God embark upon? Did he make a prophecy of Josiah, over 300 years in advance? A man of God came from Judah to Bethel by a revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Wins Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2023

God will bring Holy Moments in your life to bring correction in your life.

Introduction I have been a Christian for forty-seven years (47) years. During that time, I have to say that I have had a great relationship with God. But I also must tell you that the most powerful times in my Christian journey with the Lord occurred those times I called “Holy Moments.” Those “Holy ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.

A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of His Walk

Contributed by Don Kiper on Apr 5, 2024

The text admonishes us to WALK as He WALKED

1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: His manner of life was: • Simple • Sincere • Godly We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Awareness grows when we recognize sin as the block to God’s presence, a better life and our obedience to God’s will.

Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21, Judges 16:23-31, Matthew 7:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign God Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024

What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

"Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forgiveness (Psalm 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2026

Does God forgive when we repent?

Do we confess our sins to God and to one another or hide behind lies and pride? Let’s look at Psalm 32? How does happiness relate to forgiveness of sin, of guilt being covered, of honesty of spirit? The one whose wrongdoing is forgiven, whose sin is covered over, is truly happy! The one the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confirmed In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2026

Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. He continues to oppose the Word and the faithful.

Confirmed in Jerusalem Galatians 2: 1-10 Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. The prophets of old ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist