Sermons on Pharisaic Hypocrisy:

Live Out The Gospel!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 18, 2024

Living out the Gospel is a serious part of our calling, the Gospel should make a huge difference in our lives. In how we: love God, love one another in the church, love the world around us. 

Live It!  Acts 4:32-5:11 Introduction Jesus lived, died, was resurrected, and left the mission of the Gospel in the hands of the disciples. He told them to Tell It! - starting in Jerusalem, into Judea, and to the uttermost parts of the earth. He told them to Give It! - give the healing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Create In Me A Clean Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize our need for a clean heart, God's power to create that clean heart within us, and how we can live a life devoted to Jesus by seeking purity and wholehearted devotion to Him.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of what it means to live for Jesus, as we explore the beautiful Psalm 51. This passage highlights our need for a clean heart, God's incredible power to create that clean heart within us, and how we can live a clean life in service to ...read more

Topics: Jesus

End Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the end times, we must live Christ-like lives, reflecting God's love and truth in a world that desperately needs it, and prepare ourselves for the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! I am excited to share a timely and important message with you today. We are living in what many believe to be the end times – a period of great turmoil, uncertainty, and even fear as we anticipate the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But, as Christians, how ...read more

Topics: End Times

I Want To Leave You With Something PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the divine promise of Jesus' enduring peace, contrasting it with the fleeting peace of the world, and encourages living in this peace daily.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather here today, in this sacred space, to bask in the glory of God's love and to find solace in His eternal Word. We are here to be fed, to be nurtured, to be comforted, and to be challenged by the truth of the Gospel. We are here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: Peace

Christian Manifesto PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to strive for a life transformed by Christ's love, carrying His message and growing in His grace.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as family. We are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. Today, we turn to the book of Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Topics: New Life, Christ

The Love That Wins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's sacrificial love and encourages believers to embody and share this love in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of faith. What a joy it is to see each of your faces here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the word of God. We stand here in the house of the Lord, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of His divine love. We are connected ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Christ's Example, Love

Committed To Sharing The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the Christian's responsibility and joy in sharing the Gospel, urging commitment to this mission and reflection on its transformative power.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to reflect on God's Word. It's a joy to be with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom found in the pages of Scripture. We are all on a path, a path of faith, a path of love, a path of service. And today, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Topics: Importance, Sharing, Gospel

The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the power of faith, humility, and understanding God's holiness through the story of the Canaanite woman.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to another blessed Sunday. It is wonderful to see each of you here, in this sacred space, joining together as we continue to grow in our understanding and love of God's Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards a particularly poignant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Topics: Sternness, Lord Jesus Christ

Embracing Vulnerability PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of humility, healing, and hope in our Christian journey, and how these truths can lead to spiritual growth and maturity.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather here today, I want to invite you to open your hearts and minds to a message that is as timeless as the Gospel itself, yet as pertinent as the morning headlines. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 5:16, Luke 6:20-22, Hebrews 2:10

Topics: Strength, Sharing Weakness

Straighten Up For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' miraculous healing on the Sabbath, emphasizing His divine authority, compassion, and the lessons we can learn from His actions.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and privilege to gather together in the Lord's house today. We are here to find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment in His Word, and to encourage one another in our shared faith. How wonderful it is to be part of this vibrant, loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Miracles

Does The Church Need A Revival?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018

To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 85:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woman: Where Are Your Accusers? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2022

To establish Jesus' wisdom in dealings with Israel’s leaders that brought to Him a woman alleging she was caught in adultery, and Moses commanded to stone such a woman, tempting Him to have reason to accuse Him. This lesson exposes their plot against the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Accusers 2. The Woman Accused 3. The Woman’s Acquitter Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Woman: Where Are Your Accusers?” Jesus’ words to the mob: "You without sin cast the first stone," convicted her accusers, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Leviticus 20:10, Deuteronomy 17:7, Deuteronomy 22:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indignity Of Division

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2013

1 of 1. Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from the indignity of internal division. What can pull us away from division? Pulling us away from the indignity of division is a Unified...

The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION—1Corinthians 1:10-17 Attention: In my trucking days...The flat tire on the interstate on I-95 in FL. It completely stopped the progress of the truck. Need: The Corinthian church was afflicted/troubled by the indignity of internal division. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Saul & Ananias

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 24, 2003

Saul is visited by Ananias, and brought into the fold of the church at Damascus.

Saul and Ananias Acts 9:10 – 9:22 Jeff Hughes – June 21, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we saw Saul as he had an encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. Saul was stopped in his tracks while he was on a mission to go round up a bunch of Christians there. b. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Charismatic