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Modern-Day Legalism (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020

We have seen how legalism in Paul’s day added works to salvation, but that is largely not what modern-day legalism is in the church now. Legalism for us applies in the area of how we perceive our sanctification and how we portray our spirituality to others.

INTRO: I need to explain what is going on with the next couple of messages. We have dipped our toe in the water of legalism as it has been addressed in the book of Galatians so far. I am going to take a couple messages and jump into the entire pool of what legalism looks like for us today. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring His House

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus cleans the temple and declares the right use of the temple as a house of prayer.

 For far too long, the church has assumed ownership and authority of the House of God, and have used His House in a way that best suits her own needs and her own kingdom.  We have allowed too much of the world in the church, and not enough of the church in the world.  The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's House Guest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

God welcomes those who live with integrity, truth, and faithfulness, offering stability and belonging to all who let His grace shape their daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us arrived with sunshine in our step, others with a storm in our chest. Some of us feel strong; others feel threadbare. All of us are seen, known, and welcomed by the God who meets us right where we are and loves us too much to leave us ...read more

Topics: Life Patterns, Godliness

Rearing Children In A Post-Modern World Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 14, 2024

In a world that often promotes relativism and undermines traditional values, it is essential to ground our parenting in the unchanging truths of God's Word.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to address a topic that is both crucial and challenging: rearing children in a post-modern world. As parents and caregivers, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of guiding our children in their spiritual, moral, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leaving The Boat To Get Aboard

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Dec 18, 2005

So often we either sit like a knot on a log and refuse to seek God’s purpose for our lives or we do seek God’s purpose and realize just how difficult it can be to fulfill it.

Leaving the boat to get on board. A. John the Baptist had just been beheaded by King Herod. Because of the rat race that was going on Jesus got his disciples in a boat and headed away for a little R and R. The crowds noticed Jesus and his disciples heading away from town, across the lake, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Believe Week 14 - Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Continuing our series in week 14 of looking at having a Single Minded focus on Christ.

Believe 14 – Single Mindedness January 25, 2015 Matthew 6:25-34 I’m not sure which I’ve heard more, men are simple minded or single minded? Maybe it’s both. I know men and I will include boys in this one who have a single minded focus. Generally speaking, if you ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003

Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage.

As Christians, we often wonder what God's plan is for marriage. The Bible provides a wealth of information on this topic, and in this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage. A Union Between Two People In Genesis 2:24, we read: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

"Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Israel had some serious problems, and the Lord wanted to take them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the leak more easily. The enormous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Life You’re Designed To Live Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Rom. 7 describes a struggle; but Rom. 8 sets forth the path of victory for the believer. This message identifies three keys for living in that victory.

2/22/15 Rom. 8:1-17 We take our text this morning from Romans 8:1-17. I am reading from the New International Version.i 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Father’s House

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002

A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013

The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The House That Wisdom Built Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2015

The wisdom of God is building a house. Here is that house. 1- The wisdom house invites people in 2- The wisdom house instructs in all ways 3- The wisdom house instills fear of the Lord

INTRO. - ILL.- I love the cute story about some men in a pickup truck who drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, 'We need some four-by-twos. 'The clerk said, 'You mean two-by-fours, don't you?' The man said, 'I'll go check,' and went back to the truck. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewal At The Potter's House

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

God is able to renew us as we yield our broken lives to Him.

Renewal at The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 I. The potter has a purpose in mind for his work. (v. 3) A. Jeremiah watched the potter as he molded the clay into the object he wanted. B. God has a purpose for our lives. C. Humanity’s highest wisdom is to seek and fit into that purpose. II. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ