Sermons on phoniness:

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hollywood Props Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 8 through 23

Ezekiel 13: 8 – 23 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 2 “8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord GOD. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:8-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thinking And Doing Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 5: 30 – 47

John 5: 30 – 47 Good Enough For Him - Is Good Enough For Me 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. 31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true. 32 There is another who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Prophetic Agenda Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Day of the Lord refers to the time when God will dramatically intervene in human history and set in motion the events of the end of the world, as we know it.

INTRODUCTION God has a great way of humbling us. This week I had the privilege of driving my two granddaughters, Lizzie and Caroline to school. They call me Dee Dee, so when I get to hang out with them, I call it Dee Dee duty. But I always say that when I get to be with them it’s a happy Dee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Witness

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 14, 2000

Christians are witnesses of the light who have seen something, have something to say, and who have a dangerous but rewarding job.

“Witness” By Mark Winter Text: John 1:1-9 Have you ever read a scripture so thoroughly that you believe there’s nothing else to wring out of it? That’s what I thought with John’s Prologue, when suddenly verse 8 leapt out: “He himself was not the light (meaning John the Baptist); he came only as a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Habit Number One: Practicing Spiritual Diligence Series

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001

This is the first of eight messages that focus on the spiritual growth of the believer.

January 4, 1998 Rev. Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Eight Habits of Highly Effective Christians 2 Peter 1:1-10 Habit Number One: Practicing Spiritual Diligence Peter’s readers were living in an environment that was extremely hostile to cause of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

8 Steps To Become A Servant Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! To help us understand to be a leader we must also walk the steps of a servant.

8 STEPS TO BECOME A SERVANT LEADER! July 27, 2005 (1 Pet 5:2 KJV) Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (1 Pet 5:3 KJV) Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-9

Not Circumcision But A New Creation Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Paul’s life as a new creation authenticated the gospel but not even the mark of circumcision could authenticate legalism.

NOT CIRCUMCISION BUT A NEW CREATION TEXT: Galatians 6:11-18 I. LARGE LETTERS (v.11) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! A. PAUL AUTHENTICATED THE EPISTLE 1. Paul had a practice of dictating his letters. 2. Evidently someone had written a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

"Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003

A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

False Teachers

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on Jun 5, 2006

Sermon about false teachers for a church searching for a Pastor.

2 Pet 1:19-21 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: >>20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Consecrated? Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 15, 2006

The Children of Israel stand on the edge of a new land, and a new experience. Can they be obedient? Can they trust God?

A Series of Sermons on Joshua 3&4 The Crossing of the Jordan by the Children of Israel. Series Overview Israel has been cleansed of the disobedience of the “Exodus generation” and is ready to move forward with God’s plan for His chosen nation. They are now to claim the Promised Land and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Shake It Off

Contributed by Brian Morse on Jun 22, 2006

Disciples of Christ can expect to be attacked by bad things, but like Paul, we can shake it off.

First Christian Church in Earlington Rev. Brian Morse Traditional Worship: Sunday 9:30 am Casual Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm 215 East Main Street, Across the street from the Post Office 383-5250 FATHER’S DAY : SERMON JUNE 18, 2006 ACTS 28:1-6 (Note to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Large-With A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 14, 2001

Purity of heart is doing the right things with the write motives.

Living Large-With a Pure Heart Beatitudes Series: Part 6 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley October 14, 2001 Did you ever reach into the fridge, grab hold of the carton and take a big gulp of sour milk? You can’t get it out of your mouth fast enough—can you? Not pure! Ever get behind some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Tears, Laughter, Astonishment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2003

If we share Christ with a hopeless, scornful world we will be astonished by the results.

Mark 5:35-43 “Tears, Laughter, Astonishment” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Here Jesus comes face to face with normal attitudes and conduct in the event of a tragedy. While Jesus is still speaking to a crowd, one of Jairus’ servants ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: United Methodist