Sermons on Pluralism:

Maundy Thursday - Judas & Peter

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 26, 2008

A message for Maundy Thursday which compares Peter & Judas.

(Matthew 26: 17 – 35 or John 13) Text - Luke 22:31-32 (NRSV) ‘Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers & sisters.’ We focus today maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Methodist

Dauntless Courage

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 15, 2007

Courage is required to combat our war on fear

PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Dissolve In _______________________________________________________ What is WAR - WAR - a conflict carried on by force of arms - WAR - a struggle - to carry on active hostility - Longest War - The Hundred Years War was a series of battles between England and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 29, 2005

Starting the Lord’s prayer

From Jack Peters Sermon web site Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

666

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 5, 2006

This is indicating that the number is not a conglomeration of mankind’s faults or attributes, but of a charismatic man, of uncommon speaking ability, that will turn the world to him, one way or another.

666! Quote;”So, 666 is the culmination or best/worst effort of the three primary areas of humanity and will initiate the "worst times the earth has ever seen or will ever see again"=Total Deception.” Unquote. This was a nice effort on your part to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 1: What Acts Says About Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

This series is an examination of what the book of Acts has to say about prayer.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: What Acts says about prayer September 2, 2007 1. Seeking prayer for power. “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). “You shall be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006

The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Sermon 3: The Origin Of Water

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION The origin of atmosphere and hydrosphere. The earth uniquely has a great body of liquid water (oceans) and an extensive blanket of oxygen - nitrogen gaseous mixture (air); both are necessary for life. These never developed on other planets, but the earth has them by special ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 11: Second Generation Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION GENESIS 4:25 - 5:5 "And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: for God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013

It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory In Christ

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 9, 2015

Let us have victory In Christ

Title: Victory In Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 KJV: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: The joy of being a Christian comes from the study of the Scriptures to discover what happened when we were saved. We entered into eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer's Heart (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009

Don’t let ourselves come to a point in our lives that because of willful sinning blur our conscience as well as our hearts and call wrong right and call right wrong.

John 12: 37-40 Subtitle: Blinders of the Heart. Introduction: This is the 2nd part of our series on The Believer’s Heart. Last Sunday I mentioned a verse about the eyes of our heart. That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-40

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 25, 2009

How does the Holy Spirit work in us?

My Topic is, “And you shall receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38 Peter in speaking to the crowd that was there in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost speaks to a people who have seen a miracle performed on that day. In that they had heard the apostles speaking in their own native tongues. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants Some Bread 2: Believe Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part two of a three part series on The Four Images of Relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6.

WHO WANTS SOME BREAD: Believe John 6: 25-40 Part two in a series on “Four Images of Relationship” Text: vv. 28-34 Last Sunday we began this series on the “Four Images of Relationship” • The first image Jesus used is the image of work. • Jesus tells us not to work for food that perishes, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist