Sermons on Persecutors:

A. C. T. S. Of Solidarity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2013

Prayer, thanksgiving, confession and praise as community activities. Pass it on.

A. C. T. S. OF SOLIDARITY. Isaiah 12. When I was coming to rebirth as a newborn Christian, I remember our Pastor sharing a well-known acrostic as a guideline for prayer. Thus, A.C.T.S. spells out the words: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. It is a familiar device which I even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Avoid The Pit-Falls

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 10, 2022

Paul talks about pitfalls and how to move on from them.

Avoid the Pitfalls Philippians 3:4-14 1. Paul desires to Press on even during the pit falls of life • On the surface, Paul’s life looked pretty good. He writes about it in the first verses of this chapter:“...circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Using What You Have SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God can use whatever we offer Him, no matter how insignificant it may seem. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus uses Peter's old fishing boat and broken net, demonstrating that what matters is not the quality of what we offer, but the willingness to make it available to Him.

God has a ministry for every one of His children, not just the Pastor. Every Christian has a ministry, including you! While not everyone will be a great soul-winner, we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are all links in the chain, though not all are the last link. Some may have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Faith

The Heartbreak Of Unwarranted Hatred Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 23, 2025

The Bible, offers numerous examples of individuals who faced such unjust animosity.

In the realm of human relationships, few wounds cut as deep as the hatred of those who bear us malice without reason. The Bible, offers numerous examples of individuals who faced such unjust animosity. Consider the story of Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob. Despite his innocence and dedication to ...read more

The Value Of Suffering

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2008

Everyone goes through struggles in life’s journey and everyone has an option on how to view that struggle. We can take it as a time to wreck us or as a time to look to the Word of God and lean on God to pull us through.

Value of Suffering Psalm 22:1-31 Intro The background of Psalm 22 is some event or series of events in David’s life when he went through much opposition and physical abuse. While suffering on the cross, Jesus quoted part of the first verse. He may have quoted all of it but was so weak the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Example

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

The life of Paul shows us a perfect example of Grace, Repentance and Christianity.

A Perfect Example September 19, 2003 1. A Perfect Example of Grace Grace: undeserved favor Illustration: Painting of the Last Supper Romans 5:6-8 “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witnessing Through Circumstances

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS:16:25 11/6/95 JER.8:20 THE HARVEST IS PAST, THE SUMMER IS ENDED AND WE ARE NOT SAVED. WITNESS: SOMEONE WHO IS CALLED UPON TO BE PRESENT AT A TRANSATION OR EVENT IN ORDER TO ATTEST TO WHAT TOOK PLACE. SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN OR HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 2

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jan 27, 2006

secong in a series on Galatians

Two weeks ago we started looking at the book of Galatians and we saw the problems that Paul was having with a group of Jewish believers, called Judaisers, who sincerely believed that the laws of Jewish tradition had to be observed because the cross was not enough to save someone from their sins. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

How Much Do You Care

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 7, 2011

We must show how much we care about our heavenly father.

HOW MUCH DO YOU CARE Psalm 142 1I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Revelations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

Paul declares that his teacher was the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, also, but the Spirit many teachers to provide us with our personal revelation.

Galatians 1:11-24 "Personal Revelations" INTRODUCTION I'm a history buff, and I enjoy a good, well written biography. Biographies help us see inside the person and enable us to begin to understand why that person did or said what is recorded in history. Today's text is a brief autobiography ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tent Was Taken Down, Now A New Body! (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2014

Paul's description of journeying through death.

From what I’ve learnt about….. and the Family I see her life has been one of journeying … 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 NLT 5 For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Are We Crazy Enough?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015

Sermon shares feelings about Jesus, people thought he was crazy and I wonder of we are crazy enough to believe in His Incarnation, His Cross, His salvation, and The Resurrection.

Are we Crazy Enough? Mark 3:21-22 1. Jesus’s popularity keeps growing 20Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat • He performs great miracles, like cleansing lepers, restoring withered hands • He also says some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist