Sermons on Philemon 1:1-4:23:

Is God Lost

Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008

Those who read the Bible [the Old Testament in particular] will readily recognize the fact that both God’s enemies and His people from time to time wondered if He was lost! They must have felt this way, because they were always asking where He was

IS GOD LOST? TEXT: Joel 2:17 "Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare Thy people, O LORD, And do not make Thine inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ’Where is their God?" INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Ever Expanding Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 29, 2007

The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Glorious Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007

Thanksgiving

A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophecy In Perspective Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 19, 2009

Before we delve into this great prophetic section of Revelation with all of its symbols we need to begin with an understanding of prophecy in general. Why should we study prophecy if it involves a lot of mysteries? If we can’t figure out what all of the

Revelation 6-18 Purpose: To understand the reasons for biblical prophecy and see the big picture of chapters 6-18. Aim: I want the listener to be motivated to walk closer to Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: The book of Revelation comes to us in four great movements: Chapters 1-3 Christ enthroned ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Head And The Body

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2011

What does it mean to speak the truth in love? And how does that relate to Christ being the head of the church?

Ephesians4- The Body Interesting word “instead”! It is a transition word that cannot stand by itself because the question is begged to be asked “Instead of what?” The past couple of weeks we have been parked here in Ephesians 4 and today our focus begins with Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible Inspired Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

God In The Storm Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“God in the Storm” Acts 27 August 17, 2008 The opportunities are many and the temptation is strong for a preacher to take this passage and approach it from an allegorical perspective. Some pastors have done just this and posted their messages online, with titles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Take Hold Of Your Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

God has provided everything we need to live a success and glorious Christian life as we allow the Holy Spirit to work in and out of us.

“Take hold of your Spiritual Blessing!” Delivered 25 January 2009 Associate Pastor Allan H. Kircher Ephesians 1:3-6, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.4for he shoes us in him before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing His Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 13, 2009

Philippians 1:1-6. Paul rejoices in his relationship with the Philippian church and the certainty that Christ will finish his work in them.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FINISHING HIS WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Today we are going to begin a study of the book of Philippians. If you turn in your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 you will be in the right place. We are calling our study Again I Say Rejoice. This, of course, is taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Serving Line, Part Ia Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 6, 2007

This book, The Epistle to the Romans, offers us, through the revelation of the Spirit of God, a plethora of knowledge, an overabundance of wisdom, and a wealth of information. What knowledge, what wisdom, and what information might that be? It offers us a

Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part I Scripture: Romans 1:1 In Matthew 16, we see this familiar discourse between Jesus and His disciple Peter: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A book sermon from 1 Thessalonians, introducing a series through the book. To show how the ministry of deliberate encouragement is necessary to the vitality of the Body

I Thessalonians Introduction: There’s a lot of discouragement out there. Not too long ago, Hayden Planetarium in New York City issued an invitation to anyone interested in applying to be a part of the crew on the first journey to another planet. 18,000 people applied. The applications ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ