Sermons on Praying Hands:

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008

A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Given Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2014

In discussing True Wisdom, Paul presents the case in: 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 that we can understand the things freely given by God from the Spirit of God. Therefore: (1) True Wisdom is not Humanly Discovered (1 Corinthians 2:6-9)and (2) True Wisdom is Divinely Revealed(1 Corinthians 2:10-16).

It is impossible for a lesser creature to understand a more advanced one. How can anything understand something more complex and advanced than itself? For a flea to understand a dog it would have to be at least as advanced as a dog. For a dog to understand a man it would have to be at least as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Other

Judge Nothing Before It's Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2014

1) How one should Judge (1 Corinthians 4:1), 2) What is Required to Judge (1 Corinthians 4:2), and 3) Who should Pass Judgment (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

For those in the public light, they often describe their existence as living in a fish bowl. They often mention how they are constantly judged by tabloid journalism about their weight, look, who they are dating, and just about every aspect of their lives. As people reflected on the spiraling train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Other

Little Concern For ‘the Way Of Promise’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 12: 14 – 29

Hebrews 12: 14 – 29 Little concern for ‘the way of promise’ 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Lamb's Tale

Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015

A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Submission-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2016

1 of 3 +1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

Redneck Valentine— Straight from L.A.(Lower Alabama) Collards is green, my dog's name is Blue & I'm so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze. Softer than Blue's & without all them fleas. You move like the bass, which excite me in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Belong

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015

Teaching the importance of church membership for those who are redeemed.

“Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local church in an account provided ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Universalism Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 29, 2015

What did Jesus have to say on the subject of "universalism"? Did He indicate that eventually everyone will be saved?

JESUS and UNIVERSALISM Did the Son of God give us any reason to believe that all will be saved? 3. Jesus and Universalism? The sermon on the mount The subject: Universalism. One of the most brilliant lights that shines out of Scripture, once one begins to look for it, is the division between the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 1, 2017

1) The Dividing of Deeds (Romans 2:6), 2) The Deeds of the Unredeemed (Romans 2:8–9), & 3) The Deeds of the Redeemed (Romans 2:7, 10),

This week, Steve Jalsevac, Co-Founder and President of the Christian LifeSiteNews wrote: “I have lived in Canada for my entire life, and I’ve never seen a time like this in our country. Radically liberal bills are being passed left and right: from Ontario’s “totalitarian” bill that allows the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-10

Denomination: Other

Staying On The Road Of Sexual Purity

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 13, 2017

This sermon deals with singleness and sexuality and how spouses can help each other from jumping into sexual immorality.

The Church in a Messy World Staying on the Road of Sexual Purity 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 July 9th, 2017 Introduction: The last time we met we worked our way through the end of 1st Corinthians 6 in which Paul began teach on sexual purity. Some don’t like to hear sermons on sex. Preach a sermon or two on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Participate In A Local Church

Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016

Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2016

Children of the Resurrection are not marked by 1) Murder (1 John 3:12, 14), 2) Hatred (1 John 3:13, 15), and 3) Indifference toward other children of God (1 John 3:16–18).

A recent story in a popular magazine gave some suggestions for “How to Heal a Family Feud.” It was sprinkled with anecdotes of families torn apart by petty squabbles, carefully nursed grudges, perceived and real hurts, and substantial doses of anger. But there were also stories of happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Other

By Grace Ye Are Saved 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 28, 2016

To establish the truth, “by grace ye are saved” is not through faith only - but through “the obedience to the faith”- that is – “the gospel of the grace of God.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Man’s Condition before His Call by Grace 2. Man’s Condition during His Call into Grace 3. Man’s Condition after His Call to Grace Remarks. 1. This lesson is presented to answer the question is salvation by grace through the faith; - or by grace ONLY? Or is the recipient ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ