Sermons on Perfection Schemes:

Whose Character Is Your Fruit Reflecting?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the indicators which identify true disciples

Whose Character is your Fruit Reflecting? Luke 6:43-45 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/5/05 In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend in Hyannis Point, Massachusetts. Since John had his pilot’s license, they decided to fly there. Now John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Church - A Team Sport

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 25, 2010

Church is not an individual sport like Golf, Tennis or Skiing. Church is a Team Sport! This message looks at Ephesians 4:7-16 focusing on God's distribution of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.

Cornerstone Church February 20 / 21 2010 Church – A Team Sport Ephesians 4:7-16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Thou Fount Of Endless Blessing!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 17, 2013

This Christian Hymn is a great study on the struggle we face while we wait on Christ's return. We only find rest in His presence. May God help us not to seek satisfaction from the fount of the flesh!

This past April 17th I had my 56th birthday. Jenny and I now have 11 grandchildren and our oldest grandchild is still seven years old! That gives new meaning to the words “Seven-Eleven” for us. We are certainly blessed by God! (For Dalton) I appreciate the message of the song which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Privilege Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

We are privileged to be God's a part of God's family.

Living A Life Of Privilege Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Can you fathom this? The God of the universe, who holds all things together by the word of His power, who fills all things and is bigger than the universe; bigger than time, literally lives in you. Calls you His dwelling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Methodist

Please Pick Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 27 through 32

Luke 5: 27 – 32 Please Pick Me 27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Troubled At His Appearing And Presence?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 20, 2011

The presence of the righteous can be a source of discomfort to those who are bent on unrighteous pursuits since it makes the unrighteous uncomfortable and guilty; a condition that should not be found in a believer who is in the presence of the Lord.

Mat 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirty Ways To Have A Blessed New Year

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2012

Recognize and appropriate all the spiritual resources you have in order to enjoy the maximum of God’s blessings this year.

Thirty Ways to Appropriate the Blessings of God in the New Year 1. Rejoice in the Lord - (Phil. 4:4; Psalm 98:1,2) - Sing to the Lord a new song for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm has gotten us the victory. We still have the power to choose to rejoice regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time For A Career Change Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 9 – 13

Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Time For A Career Change As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Shall We Go On Sinning? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2013

Paul answers the question of “shall we go on sinning?” Here is how he answers that question. 1- No to sin - Because we died to sin 2- No to sin - Because we live with Christ 3- No to sin - Because we are liberated

INTRO.- ILL.- I like what Chuck Swindoll wrote many years ago in His book, “Seasons of Life.” He wrote: Comic caveman B.C. leans on a boulder. The rock is inscribed, “Trivia Test.” And B.C. is administering the exam to one of his deadpan prehistoric buddies. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm Against The Flesh Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 20 from Philippians. This continues exploring the admonition to stand firm. Stand firm against the flesh.

“Stand Firm Against the Flesh” Paul addressed the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city called Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stand Firm Against The World Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 22 from Philippians. The message continues a discussion concerning our need to stand against the evil world system in which we live.

“Stand Firm Against the World” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

David's Inaction (School Shooting)

Contributed by Daniel Park on May 18, 2018

This sermon was in response to the horrific shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, FL. Lessons from David's inaction when...1. Tamar was raped by Amnon; 2. Absalom murdered Amnon; 3. Absalom was plotting to overthrow his throne.

As a father of 2 kids in school, I still cannot process what I saw on the news this week. This is no longer a story that happened to some stranger in a different state, as a parent of 2 kids entering that age where they will be attending our school system very soon, this story affected me this week ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Beasts Arising Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the beasts in chapter 13.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Beasts Arising”” Revelation 13 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Epic Fail - Peter's Denial

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 9, 2018

Jesus gives Peter … and us … hope! Hope that failure is not final. There is hope even in the midst of our struggle that our faith would not fail and that we, as Peter, can turn once again back to the Lord.

[Here is a link to a youtube video of me preaching this sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFppHEJ0fY ] From their very first encounter, we see a special connection between Jesus and Peter. We find this in the Gospel of John chapter 1 and verse 42 where they first meet. It says that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible