Sermons on Practical Tips For Pilgrims:

Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009

The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: No Rules, Just Right Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

The Old Testament is not a book of rules, but a guide to WHO God is, WHAT righteousness is, and HOW to bring righteousness into our lives. Jesus fulfills the law, but affirms its continuing relevance.

Getting Life Right: NO RULES. JUST RIGHT. Matthew 5:17-20 Some years ago, Outback Steakhouse had an advertising slogan: “No Rules. Just Right.” The slogan conveyed a relaxed attitude, symbolized by the lack of a set closing time posted on the door, and leaving no customer request unfulfilled. NO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Paul, With Love (2025)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2025

Complete in Christ #1: From Paul, with Love – Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-14 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The City. (b). The Church. (c). The Crisis. (d). The Content. (d1) A saving faith (vs 4a, 6b) (d2) A shared love (vs 4&8) (d3) A sure hope (vs 5) SERMON BODY: Reading: Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-14 • The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson, in 1971, • He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Shipwreck And Salvation (2023) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2023

'Shipwreck and salvation' - Acts chapters 27 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness to their faith i.e., Bible verse or a fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-42

Denomination: Brethren

One To One Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 2, 2008

A study on private prayer.

1. HYPOCRISY IS EXPOSED “when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men”. The word for “hypocrites” means an actor or showman. Jesus was most likely referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Arrows Of Truth # 2- Why Does A Believer Become A Dropout? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 19, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 2- Why does a believer become a dropout? A believer has all the opportunities that life provides through circumstances, people and the devil to generate reasons for him/her to disconnect themselves from the body of Christ. Some of these include offenses (real and imagined), ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Hebrews 10:25

Arrows Of Truth # 12- What Is The 3rd Step Of The Hunters Strategy (Part C)? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 12- What is the 3rd step of the Hunters strategy (part c)? The 3rd step of the Hunters strategy is to “pursue”; ie. to intentionally develop a relationship of restoration with the dropout believer - but only after the Lord has affirmed to us His desire for our pursuit of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-10

Arrows Of Truth # 13 - What Is The 4th Step Of The Hunters Strategy? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 13 - What is the 4th step of the Hunters strategy? The 4th step of the Hunters strategy is to "locate the stronghold". Recall the story of David in pursuit of the Amelekites in 1 Sam 30. He had an Egyptian servant lead him to the stronghold where his wives were held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Arrows Of Truth # 15 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part B) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 15 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part b) The purpose of this and the three following weeks is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-5, 1 Samuel 30:11-16

Arrows Of Truth # 17 - What Are Key Strongholds Holding Dropouts Captive? (Part D) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 22, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 17 - What are key strongholds holding dropouts captive? (Part d) The purpose of this and the following week is to identify/discern false belief(s) that dropout believers have accepted and believe which result from five types of strongholds. These false beliefs dictate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-16, Joshua 10:3-5

Arrows Of Truth # 19 - What Is The 5th Step Of The Hunters Strategy? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 19 - What is the 5th step of the Hunters strategy? The 5th step of the Hunters strategy is: Restoration of the dropout believer through prayer(warfare). Before we discuss the warfare itself – prayer -- we must understand the strategy of the warfare. Where is the battle taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:17-19, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Revelation: Uncovering What God Is Doing

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2006

God is revealing Himself in the book of revelation. As He and His plans are uncovered for Sentencing Sinners and Rewarding the righteous the book uncovers who we are. The introduction shows us that It is a book that reveals, reports and rewards

Intro: The book of the revelation is a book that uncovers God in all His divine grace and mercy. Even more powerfully it displays His Justice and Judgment of a world corrupt and broken by sin. It is a divine call for any who have not yet received Jesus as Lord and Savior to take hold of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004

The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justice-Week 1 Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Are we really interested in seeing justice done at home and around the world? Do we even understand justice?

Today I am beginning a 3 week series entitled: Do we really want the same things God wants” Matthew 23:23 23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Other Must Come Second Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God first, then must come others.

Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational