Sermons on Philemon 2:5:

Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Appraisal From God

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001

A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Need For Forgiveness

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 2, 2002

Even the great King David saw the need for Salvation

Ps. 32:1-11 The King’s Need Of Forgiveness Intro:David was one of the greatest Kings of Isreal. He was a man after God’s own heart. David was a great man. He was a man’s man. He had killed bears and lions. He had gone into battle against a giant and won. But, David was also a sinner. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The doctrine of the Incarnation assures us that we have a God who can understand our every need and has the power to meet us in our deepest needs.

Series: Doctrines of Christmas THE INCARNATION Matt 1:18-25 Isaiah 7:14, , John 1:1,14 A father put his four-year-old son to bed. Having finished prayers, stories, and all the little bedtime things, he kissed his son and turned the light off. His son started sobbing, "Don’t leave me. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Day I Will

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 25, 2013

God has made all of our days, whether good or bad, rainy or sun shiny. God didn't keep the 3 Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace, but He was in there with them; & so it is with us. He goes through life(good/bad) with us. This is the day I will...

Quotes: “It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow... Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.” - Robert J. Hastings “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” - Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Fall Into Defeat”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008

The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Uniquely Christian

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 1, 2010

There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian.

INTRODUCTION There is something different about a real Christian, something that separates them from the world and others. Today we will see how there are something different about being a Christian. IT’S GOD’S BLOOD NOT OURS It seems the price of certain deities to assure your place ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eclipsing Doubt Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

Third message in a series on the life of Joshua. This happened to fall on Veterans Day Weekend at our church and it was written with that in mind.

Eclipsing Doubt Heroes—The Secret—(part 3) In the battle of the Argonne in October 1918, the allies were attempting to break German lines when Cpl Alvin York and his men came upon well-hidden machine guns on high ground. As he later put it, "The Germans got us, and they got us right smart . . . ...read more

Denomination: *other

Seated In The Heavenlys

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

Notice the phrase "IN CHRIST JESUS." This speaks of the believer’s spiritual union with Christ.

SEATED IN THE HEAVENLYS EPH.2: 5-6 Today we’ll talk a little about being seated in the heavenlys, what does that mean? EPH. 2:5-6 "But God who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, [He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's An Epidemic

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 11, 2008

This week we are going to look at a hugely important issue that God has laid on my heart: AIDS. We’ll look at this crisis that the church is facing and some ways to respond.

It’s an Epidemic Matthew 4:23-25 August 10, 2008 A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered, “I don’t know. When he prays He closes his eyes and when he preaches I close mine.” As many of you know, we’ve examining some important issues for our congregation. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 24, 2016

I am an adopted son of God, through Jesus Christ

I AM TEXT: EPH> 1:1-10 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful[a] in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Have We Despised Your Name? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Since Jesus is the Lord of Hosts, sovereign; you ought to honor and respect Him.

Introduction: Absalom the son of King David — Israel’s greatest king began to despise (look down on with contempt/scorn) his father and made plans to become king in his father’s place. He secretly sowed seeds of division and rebellion in his father’s kingdom. He won over the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Great verse. Greatly abused. People use this verse to suggest that there is a silver lining for them behind every tragedy that occurs. That's not true. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are The Ministry Gifts And Calling Of God Without Repentance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 13, 2019

There is a belief in the church today that a person called to minister can still be effectual in reaching others for the sake of the Gospel because “the gifts and calling of God are without repentance” (Rom 11:29 KJV).

In other words, a person can be in active and open unholy living and in rebellion to God’s law and still retain their position to be used to bless others without changing their sinful ways through repentance. It is true that God can use anything to promote His kingdom. He even used a donkey to get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29, Romans 5:15-16, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 John 3:9, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5, Revelation 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational