Sermons on philosophies:

God Understands The Challenges Of Communication

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 25, 2021

The Lord searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts

Whether you preach to non-Christians to convert them to Christ or preach to Christians to edify them, the use of gospel messages will often involve repeating or paraphrasing Bible facts which the audience already know. I guess that an easy way to bore or patronize someone is by telling them too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

The Goddess Of Reason

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Sep 8, 2006

So often we rely on reason to explain and give us hope but faith moves beyond reason

INTRODUCTION On July 18th 586 B. C. Nebuchadnezzar breached the walls of Jerusalem and totally devastated the city, the temple and everything therein. When they left the city, it laid in ruins. The beautiful temple that Solomon built was no more. The icon of the Jewish religion was gone, totally ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Numbers 11:21-23, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 33:9, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Matthew 14:17-19, Joshua 6:1-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In God We Trust

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 21, 2002

Discover two ways trust in God sustain you when bad things happen

A few weeks ago, my wife made some blueberry Jello. When she took a bite of that blue Jello, she said that it brought back a strange but good feeling from the past. She couldn’t recall the event, only the feeling. A song that is associated with an event in your past, when heard in the present, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 4, 2014

There are many names that Christians are known by. John tells us that we are overcomers and we can see how to recognize an overcomer through what John writes to us.

What’s In A Name 1 John 5:1-5 (KJV) Intro: How do we identify people? I don’t know about you but the first thing I ask and want to know from a person is their name. Granted I may not remember what you tell me but that is a problem that I deal with. Your name though, is how I and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2013

When we realize what life is about we will be able ot enjoy peace, and great blesings

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week as we examined verse eight of chapter two of Colossians we spent much time talking about spiritual abduction. • In the conclusion of that message I suggested a way the Bible teaches us to be able to keep from falling prey to the empty deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewal Of Mind

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 29, 2005

The renewal of our minds must center on the use of our resources - treasure, time, and talents. The more disillusioned we are with the world, the more motivated we will be to pursue the Christian way. If we are not willing to face the reality that we li

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: RENEWAL OF MIND ROMANS 12: 1-2 TEXT: “AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD: BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED . . .” [ROMANS 12:2] In our secular world, we usually conform to societal values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Liberty, License, And Legalism

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 9, 2003

Today there are two extreme positions being expounded. Not new, they have existed since apostolic times. Each critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. On the extreme right is legalism; on the left - license. The biblical position is liberty!

LIBERTY, LICENSE, AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today in Christianity there are two extreme positions. These positions are not new they have existed since apostolic times. Each is critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. Both are devastating to the cause of Christ. On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free Through Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 12, 2009

The Gospel of Christ sets us free from being condemned, controlled and confused by others.

9.8.09 SET FREE THROUGH CHRIST - Colossians 2:6-23 INTRO This week judges made the controversial decision to free the notorious train robber Ronnie Biggs. This became the subject of much debate amongst those who had a particular interest in this, especially relatives of victims and members of his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is It Really About?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

A sermon on what is really important in the family of God,

I remember in college, performing in the musical Godspell. In the opening scene we came out onto the stage as the great philosophers and theologians of the day. I was Martin Luther if memory serves me correct. As each person was brought into the light, we gave a little speech on our philosophy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Simon The Zealot Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Under different circumstances Simon would run a blade through Matthew, and Matthew would live in fear of Simon, but Jesus makes them partners in the Gospel. A left-winger and a right-winger united in Christ.

We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because these terms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

#7 Transformed By The Power Of The Spirit (Experiencing Salvation) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sernon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in a person's salvation. The Holy Spirit is our agent of salvation convincing, convicting, helping us to confess Christ, and our spiritual conception.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Salvation) Introduction: Video “Living with Power” Review: The three participants in transformation: God, You, and other believers God’s part in transformation is through ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communicating The Reasonableness Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 12, 2003

A plea to the church to get beyond rhetoric and into reason when discussing our faith, since it is a thinking person’s faith.

Communicating the Reasonableness of Our Faith Various Scriptures August 10, 2003 Introduction When I was putting together this message, I had a hard time coming up with a title. I suppose I could have found one that was a little more concise, but I think this one communicates what I hope to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004

Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

“Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Orthodox

Iiib2― Reasons For This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2018

Knowing that there were already enemies attacking the church in Colossae, Paul offered encouragement.

9/3/18 Tom Lowe IIIB2? Reasons for This Concern (Colossians 2:4-5) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:4-5 (NIV) (4) I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. (5) For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist