Sermons on Pluralism:

The Organization Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Creation: The Beginning Of Life” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Neil Postman wrote: ".... in the end science does not provide enough. Unique answers to the origins of our universe, our evolving, but not enough..

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2016 Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Creation: The Beginning of Life” Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Two men in a fishing boat… well you know how that ends. Look at our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Having The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Nov 24, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 4: 1 - 21) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 15 November 2015. Introduction The epistle was written 30 years after Paul had established the church in Corinth. The Corinthian Christians were living in a society where anything goes – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 23, 2018

Is "born again" ab outdated term?

You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-17 The term “born again” seems to be well known. It is so well known that it has become timeworn. Celebrities like Bob Dylan went through a “born again” phase. But is this even a proper translation of the Greek? Should we, as many suggest, retire the term and find ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Controversial Character Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

John the Baptist's message of repentance is just as controversial today as it was in in his day. It was a message that caused people to think and evaluate what they were doing and why. It does the same today? Ready for some controversy?

Throughout history there have been many controversial characters: kings and queens, presidents and politicians, artists, actors and song writers, scientists and CEOs. What is it that made them so controversial? By what they did or said, they made people uncomfortable, forcing people to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Why would the wise men take the risk, go to great expense, take a long and dangerous journey to find a special Child?

The why’s of Christmas. That has been our sermon series this Christmas season. "Why Christmas" in the first place Why did Jesus come? We looked at why 2,000 years ago. We considered last week, why Mary. Today we will examine why the wise men. Why did these astrologers from a far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Amiable Are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition Of The 84th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2021

what is the true comfort food?

How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition of the 84th Psalm Psalm 84 can be thought of as comfort food for the soul. In times of stress, there is often the desire to eat. One thinks of the comfort of warm milk and cookies. This might remind some of us of our mothers who would serve them just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jochebed & Miriam Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 23, 2022

3400 YEARS OF MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO YOU ALL! [Excitedly] I HAD THIS GREAT IDEA FOR A MESSAGE TODAY – I WAS GOING TO CALL IT “MOSES, JESUS & ME!” WHAT DO WE HAVE IN COMMON? ALL THREE OF US HAD MOTHERS WHO RAISED TROUBLEMAKERS! SO I SAID TO MY WIFE, “WHAT DO YOU THINK, HON – IS THAT A GREAT IDEA OR WHAT?!” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 1:8-12, Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 2:1-10

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2018

In the Bible “church” is by definition either all of the disciples of Jesus Christ or a specific group of believers. In 1 Timothy chapter 5, The Apostle Paul describes the church as people dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach out and help others

We continue in our series Hope Found Here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Church. Many people associate the word “church” with a building. Often something old, draughty, with uncomfortable wooden pews and a smell of damp. I have spoken to people in Ashingdon and Rayleigh who did not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Commission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023

As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Bought With A Price

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2024

According to the Westminster Confession, the entire duty of man is to "Glorify God and enjoy Him forever. How do we do this? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

You Were Bought with a Price: A Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 NKJV All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Savior Who Heals Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 6, 2026

John is careful to remind us: these are not just random miracles, they are signs—works that point beyond themselves to who Jesus is.

A Savior Who Heals  John 4:46–54 Introduction The first half of John’s Gospel offers seven signs to provoke belief. The first sign was when he turned water to wine at Cana. Today’s text takes us back to Cana for the second sign. John is careful to remind us: these are not just random ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ