Sermons on Persecution:

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

What should preaching look like

Intro: - Rom 10:14 and how shall they hear without a preacher? - One day a father sat down with his 8 year old girl and explained with great pride that her grand-father was a preacher, and that her great-great- grandfather was a preacher, and that her great-great-great grandfather was a preacher. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"They Were Willing To Walk Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 23, 2015

The sermon shares what the disciples were to walk away from in order to follow Jesus.

“They were willing to walk away” Mark 1:14-20 1. Why did Jesus call these Disciples? Mark 1:14-20 • I think he called them because They were willing to walk away: • 17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Animals

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

The man of God (Job) tells us to ask the beasts and see what we could learn from them. Even animals can teach us spiritual character.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE ANIMALS Text: Job 12:7; 35:11 Intro: It is written that though man and beast were both created on the 6th day, men did not originate from animals (Gen. 1:24-31). Man and beast were separately created. In the Bible we see that men are compared to animals. The Bible teaches ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7

Denomination: *other

The Secret Life Of A Stiff

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

How the witnesses to the resurrection impact our lives today

Power Point Available upon request + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out + The Secret Life Of a Stiff 1 Cor. 15:1-11 + Behind the University of Tennessee Medical Center is a lovely little woodlot on a hillside where people are seen lying in the sun or reclining in the shade as squirrels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stay With It Until The End

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010

Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-9

Denomination: *other

Ominous Journey Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2020

Determining, doing, and accepting the uncertainties of our ability to determine God’s will is not as clear or objective as mathematics, but is part of our journey as believers.

Ominous Journey (Acts 21:1-16) Main Idea: Determining, doing, and accepting the uncertainties of our ability to determine God’s will is not as clear or objective as mathematics, but is part of our journey as believers. I. Strange. Were the Prophets Were Trying to DIVERT Paul from God’s Will? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sequence Of Sayings

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2018

A reward for those who welcome Jesus' disciples. A warning for those who lead them astray.

A SEQUENCE OF SAYINGS. Mark 9:38-50. 1. John informed Jesus of “one casting out devils in Your name; and we forbad him because he follows not with us” (Mark 9:38). Perhaps John’s jealousy was fired by the failure of the nine members of the team who - whilst Jesus, Peter, James and John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John- Son Of Thunder Becomes Man Of Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#3] JOHN- SON OF THUNDER BECOMES MAN OF LOVE Mark 3:17 Introduction: In some of the famous portraits, such as The Last Supper, John was pictured as an effeminate person; but that does not fit the image of John that I have. John was the youngest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Of Jesus In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

he woman went to the tomb when the sun had risen (Mark 16:2) to signify an arrival of a new day and a new age. In Mark, Jesus is primarily human, though elevated to his rightful place at God’s right hand (Mark 16:19).

Mark 16 Resurrection Narrative in Mark Introduction: The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God (Mark 1:1). He divides his presentation into two parts; in the first half, Peter confesses that Jesus is Christ (Mark 8:29), and in the second half, a Roman centurion confesses that ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Opening up the doors of Heaven.

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of The Seas

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2023

Jesus gets in the ship and masters the sea and he will our life as well.

The Master of the Seas Matthew 14:22-33 1. Today’s Reading • Right after the feeding of the 5000 the text says immediately “he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.” • Jesus goes to a mountain to Pray • The disciples are on a boat in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 13, 2023

Are Christians free or still tied to the law of Moses?

Are Christians free or not? Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 KJV) Will laws like circumcision make us right with God? Is circumcision symbolic of the whole law? Listen! I, Paul, tell you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Freedom (Galatians 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2024

Is there freedom in Christ? Let's find out in Galatians 5.

Is there freedom in Christ? Is it lawlessness? Do any laws of Christ give us freedom? Are Christians free or not? Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 KJV) Will laws like circumcision make us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist