Sermons on Philosophies:

The Church Is Apostolic Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church.

Ephesians 2:14-22 The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church. THE APOSTOLIC POSITION Some people say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Battle Of The Brains

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need for someone to become a genius to share the gospel!

INTRODUCTION “Brothers, I do not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaim to you this message from God!” (Borrowing the thought of Paul’s message to Corinthians in Chapter 2 verse 1) The problem of Corinthians is best described in verse 12. They were pulling each other on each ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Rational Defense Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2025

This is the first in a series of messages on apologetics. This segment deals with how, as scientific discoveries continue, evidence for God's existence has grown stronger, not weaker. Science, done right, points to God.

A RATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INTRODUCTION Christianity isn’t just a matter of blind belief or emotional comfort—it presents a worldview grounded in logic, evidence, and reason. In an age where skepticism often masquerades as intelligence, Christian apologetics offers a robust, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Dot Com

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Created by God and loved by God, we find hope and salvation only in Jesus, the one Way home to the Father.

Picture this: you walk into any bookstore. Thousands of titles. Shelves stretching forever. There’s a whole section labeled Spirituality that tries to sell you peace, power, or at least a scented candle that claims to solve most of your problems. There are “manifest-your-best-life” guides, “ask the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, John 14:6, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Christian War

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

As Christians we are spoken of as soldiers in a war.

A Christian War As Christians we are spoken of as soldiers in a war. 2 Timothy 2:3 “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” What are we to fight against? Eph. 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Mark 16:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remembrance Of Our Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

Sets forth five areas to call in remembrance as we approach the table of the Lord.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR SAVIOR “And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ’This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me’ Likewise He also took the cup, saying, ’This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Menace Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Widespread mediocrity threatens the advance of Christianity because it engenders a "just enough to get by" attitude in those affected by it.

THE MENACE OF MEDIOCRITY "Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him: ’We have seen the Lord.’ So he said to them, ’Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God I'm Frail Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

A study on our frailty and the fact that we need to rely on God

Thank God I’m Frail! Lifting weights Me in high school Relied on the guy above me Would you ever try to hire the least qualified? We don’t look for the weakest person That’s what’s great about our relationship with God He sees the potential in people He looks past our weakness Story from the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 27, 2008

The battle-cry of the early church.

1. PLURALITY "We". Notice that Paul didn’t say "I preach Christ crucified" but "We preach Christ crucified". He wasn’t the only one who preached the gospel. There were other faithful men like Silas, Luke, Timothy, Barnabas and Mark. Thank God for the many who are still preaching the true gospel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23

Overcoming Faith

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

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The Bible says whatsoever is born of God has the capability of overcoming. This capability is what the bible calls faith. In other words, there is the overcoming faith inherent in every believer. You have the power to dominate resident in you. I have discovered that everyman has three basic need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Management Vs. Ownership Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Are you a Manager or a Owner?

One out of every six verses in the gospels has to do with stewardship. Definition: "Stewardship is the responsibility of managing some assets or affairs or property of someone else's." Uncle Screwtape: “The sense of ownership in general is always to be encouraged. The humans are always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Bound-Tos And The Kaint Hep Its Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2010

We don't have to be experts in order to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ

St. Anne & Joachim July 26, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses A few years ago, a U.S. President was facing his last term and began to wonder about his “legacy.” In other words, what would he be remembered for? Jeshua ben Sira, whom we know as Sirach, wrote the answer about a hundred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-17

Denomination: Catholic

Not As The Pharisees Convert Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2010

We must be converted daily to the following of Christ, and be sensitive to the signs others demonstrate that they are ready to hear the message and be healed by Christ.

Monday of 21st Week in Course August 23, 2010 Today’s Gospel verses betray the Hebrew original of Matthew–one after another, Hebrew words come tumbling from Jesus’s lips: oi, as in oi vay–woe in English, peroushim, the separate ones we call Pharisees, ben Hinnom, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22

Denomination: Catholic