Sermons on Plainness:

Does The Bible Teach On The Rapture?

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Jul 26, 2011

There is so many teachings on the Rapture. So many people believe it and so many teachers and preachers preach it but what does the bible say about a rapture?

Does the bible teach that there is a Rapture? There are churches and so many that teach on this doctrine called the Rapture. The purpose of the doctrrie of the Rapture is based on the premise that God will not allow His beleivers to enter a time of tribulation and judgement on the earth. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

High Voltage Communion

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 1, 2007

Communion is a dangerous encounter with the Living God.

High Voltage Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You Treasure Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan"

What do you ‘Treasure?’ A Fan or a Follower - #3 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 13:44-45 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * As we continue considering the question of, “Am I a Fan or Follower” of Jesus Christ, I remind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013

A sermon for the epiphany

A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Babel

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013

The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

(The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

A Way Out For Temptation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the way out? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the way out of temptation is the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Amplified Bible) For no temptation (no trial regarded

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the way out? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the way out of temptation is the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Amplified Bible) For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Power Of Joy

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 12, 2013

This is your time for restitution, to take back what the devil took from you

I didn't come here tonight just to preach I came to prophesy God sent me with a prophetic word just like it happen in the Bible the word of the Lord would come to his prophets the word of the Lord came to me. the word of the Lord came to me and he said to me prophesy that God is restoring Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:15-18, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Win From Within

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2013

Our culture heavily promotes physical training. This morning, you will be encouraged to get involved in spiritual training.

How do you "win from within"? 1 Timothy 4:7-8: 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Ways To Catch Your Calling Series

Contributed by David Buller on Feb 13, 2014

We simply must not miss the fact that every person has a calling. This sermon is about how to catch yours.

When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, "Moses! Moses!" And Moses said, "Here I am." --Exodus 3:4 As a kid growing up in the sand-hills of southwest Kansas, I developed an affinity for rain. It's not just the parched earth that cries out for the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

(SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crooked Tree

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 4, 2015

God's undeniable love for the world made the crooked straight through Christ Jesus (salvation plan).

CROOKED TREE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 4, 2015) “That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered...Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?” (Ecclesiastes Or, The Preacher ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Spirit Of God In The Old Testament Scriptures Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 6, 2015

How did the saints of old interact with the Spirit of God?

The Spirit IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 11:1-8. 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom Too Deep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever?

Intro Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever? There is. It is bread from heaven. Goal Let’s discern the body of Christ. Plan Let’s discuss what John 6:51-58 has to say. 2 Views There are two popular views of Holy Communion: symbolic and sacramental. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start 2016

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Fresh start and a new beginning

Fresh start 2016 Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction- Christmas is behind us, and the New Year is in front of us. We will try to get back to normal, whatever normal is. Lights will come down, tree gets put away. Diets start the New Year. I think everyone of us is in some fashion looks at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible Way Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:9, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed