Sermons on Pharisaic Hypocrisy:

The Distinction Between Churchianity And Christianity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2025

Let's explore this concept through a biblical lens.

In today's world, many people claim to be Christians, but their actions and beliefs often diverge from the teachings of the Bible. This phenomenon has been referred to as "churchianity"which is a superficial adherence to Christian practices and traditions without a genuine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Who Will Inherit Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

The Bible teaches that only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, love and obey God's commandments, and persevere in their faith will inherit eternal life.

The Bible teaches that only a few will enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:24, Revelation 3:16, Acts 3:19

Turn Away From Anger

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 4, 2025

Anger is a natural emotion with all men, but it can be supernaturally managed through the help and strength of the Holy Spirit

Turn Away from Anger Study Text: Ephesians 4:26–27 Introduction: - Anger is one of the most common emotions in human life. - Everyone has felt it, but the Bible warns us that uncontrolled anger leads to destruction, broken relationships, and sin. - God calls us to turn away from anger, not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Change: Lessons From Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

Can change truly happen? Many of us make New Year's resolutions, hoping to bring about personal transformation. However, change is often met with resistance, as people prefer the familiar. Even when individuals claim to have experienced a spiritual rebirth, skepticism arises. But the Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Topics: Jesus Teachings, Embracing Change

Desiring His Word Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2007

1 Peter 2: 1-3 shows us how believers can live out a proactive love by 1) remembering our life source, 2) eliminate sins, 3) admit need, 4) pursue spiritual growth, and 5) survey blessings.

Legal trials can often be interesting events. The current trial of Conrad Black on fraud charges has made for interesting press. It seems like the international media cannot get enough of what he and his wife will say. They hang on every word. But this is not unusual. From Donald Trump, to Tony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Other

Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

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

Denomination: Holiness

Live Like You Have Arrived Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 29, 2006

Last of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is focused on who Jesus is and on who we are. The natural outgrowth of this understanding is the "telling" of the gospel and the "doing" of good.

Voyage to Eternity Living like You Have Arrived 1 Peter 2:1-12 Voyage to Eternity What good is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? What use is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? - Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn What good is saving time if it won’t help you enjoy living? What good is money if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stone Of Building, Stone Of Stumbling" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 1, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Jews Are Just As Guilty As Gentiles Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

Jews are just as guilty as Gentiles

Romans 2:17-29, having shown that outwardly moral people, Jew and Gentile alike-will stand condemned by God’s judgment, Paul turns his argument exclusively to the Jews, God’s covenant people. Neither their heritage (vs.17a), their knowledge (vv.17b-24), nor their ceremonies, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Argument Against Polygamy

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008

A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

"We Are Different" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007

Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Fasting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Sermon on fasting. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question 1: What is Fasting? Question 2: Should Christian’s fast? Question 3: Why Fast? Question: How to Fast? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Brethren

No Excuses - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 12, 2011

Several weeks ago, we saw that those who do not believe in God and ultimately do not trust in Christ have no excuse for not believing and for not living their lives in glory to God. Now Paul turns to the Jews, the religious people of the day, who thought

No Excuses – Part 2 Romans 2:1-29 Slide Several weeks ago we began this series called “Summer in Rome” and we learned in the first message that the Gospel is the Power of God for salvation and for righteous living. It is only through trusting in Christ that we can be saved and only through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 4 in series Love Without Limits, Dave looks at how God's love changes us, suggesting that what we need in the church is not to try harder, but to simply receive God's love.

First Love Love Without Limits, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2010 Sing with me if you know this: Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus Because he first loved me 1 John 4:9-12 (NIV) 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Hunger Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

When God's Word becomes what we crave it will transform every aspect of our lives. Learning to immerse ourselves in God's Word is the secret to Christian freedom and living.

“The Hunger of Saint Who” Passage to explore: I Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25