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#2 The False Gospels Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015

This the second of 66 sermons on transformation. This sermon deals with two popular false gospels that have been preached for the last 50 years.

Introduction: There are now over 100 million in the US who say they have prayed some form of the “sinner’s prayer” and are “born again.” With this many “born again” Christians, it would appear the American evangelical churches have been successful in their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Colossians 1:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Allayas John’s Doubts Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2017

John’s disciples could have been biased against Christ, because of His mounting popularity, and the lessening of their master’s.

-AD 28- Galilee (20) Jesus Allayas John’s Doubts (Malachi 3:1) Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rapture- True Or False? What Will Happen At The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Robert Webb on Feb 3, 2025

There is cause for reservation about the popular conception of the rapture, especially in regard to the time element and manner in which it is commonly believed it will take place.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Matthew 24:37-41, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expanding Your Horizons: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.

We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Embracing God's Plan, Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones

Una Razón Para… Liderar Y Seguir - Parte 9 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Aug 17, 2005

Entre los libros escritos más populares de nuestros tiempos, están los libros que hablan acerca del liderazgo. No es sorprendente que estos libros sean tan populares, puesto que todos nosotros somos líderes en alguna área de nuestra vida. Posiblemente e

Una razón para… Liderar y Seguir Entre los libros escritos más populares de nuestros tiempos, están los libros que hablan acerca del liderazgo. No es sorprendente que estos libros sean tan populares, puesto que todos nosotros somos líderes en alguna área de nuestra vida. Posiblemente en el trabajo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding The Will Of God: The Weigh Station Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

In Finding and walking in the will of God have you found there is a cost? It may cost you your job, popularity, cause you personal grief.

Finding God’s will; The Weigh Station signpost (Decision Time) Illustration of the trips from Columbia and always concerned about the weigh station. Would I be able to go on or would I pull to the side. The weigh station sign reminds me to “Count the cost” In Finding and walking in the will of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Just What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Michael Hand on May 26, 2002

Look at examples about Jesus from the Gospels on how we can live up to the popular phrase "What would Jesus do?".

Just What Would Jesus Do? “W”, “W”, “J”, “D”. (repeat the letters twice). Most of you know, that that stands for “What Would Jesus Do”. A phrase that has been quite popular for some time now. Four simple words in an expression that has meant much to most, or has it? Not to many months ago, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Reveals His Anger

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 6, 2002

Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.

GOD REVEALS HIS ANGER Exodus 31–34“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Ex. 33:14).Aaron responded to popular demand and made an idol for the people to worship. Israel was about to discover that punishment as well as divine enablement is a work of God.   Overview God enabled ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven And Hell - For Real Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2011

Heaven is more popular than Hell - for obvious reasons. But just what does Heaven mean to us? And is Hell really as bad as we

OPEN: An extremely nervous patient came to his dentist for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the patient’s tooth, and left the room for a few minutes while the medication ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

Jesus Christ is the most popular person of all history, but so many people really don’t know who He is...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 22, 2007 Date Preached: March 25, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Jesus Christ – Who Is He? Sermon Text: Matt 16:13-16 “…13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 15, 2009

Needs to be about Jesus by Robert Rimes The church is not about entertainment, programs, popularity, size or individuals. It should be all about the Son of God.

It’s All About Jesus Matthew 16:13-18 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009

Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Comes To James And Thaddaeus Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2021

Is there a place for a relatively unknown or must a revival always be popular? Let's learn about letting go and letting God direct.

Is there a place for a relatively unknown or must a revival always be popular? Let's learn about letting go and letting God direct. 1) James the Son of Alphaeus Is there a place for a relatively unknown, younger or smaller person in church revivals? James the son of Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020

Moses and the burning is one of the most popular stories of the Old Testament. One of the sermons I preached discusses what it may mean for today.

For the past few weeks except for Palm Sunday and Easter, our sermons have centered on the Book of Genesis, corresponding to our Home Bible Survey Course. In our Home Bible Survey, we are now in the Book of Exodus. We start a series of sermons focused on the Book of Exodus and especially on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed