Sermons on Preach Christ Crucified:

Lesson 2: Preach A Text Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

The Bible is the most important basis of preaching. How do we preach a text of Holy Scripture?

What’s our Goal Let’s emphasize the importance of Bible-based preaching. What’s the Idea The modern idea that the Bible is not the Word of God but only contains the Word of God is very narrow and inadequate. Granted, there is no verse in the Bible which calls everything from Genesis to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In Paul’s writings, his greetings varied from church to church. He made the greetings fit the church he was addressing and the things he wanted to talk about.

For example, when he wrote to the Corinthians he stated that he was an Apostle in his greetings. Look at 1 Cor. 1:1 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.” He did not mention that he was an Apostle in his address to the Philippians! He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach Money

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2003

In this message I explain to our church why I am compelled to preach about money from time to time.

2 Timothy 4:2 Why I Preach Money Introduction After a long, dry sermon, a pastor announced that he wished to meet with the church board following the close of the service. The first man to arrive was a stranger. "You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting of the board," said the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Preach On Giving

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009

The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

Preaching To The Poor, Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Preaching to the poor.

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” Part 2 By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Review from last sermon. Preaching to the poor has always been important to the church. Listen to how important it was to Jesus to preach to the poor. When John the Baptist was put in prison, he became discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 30: Preach A Label Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2018

Labeling can be abused. But there are correct labels. Let's live up to the labels God gives us.

Lesson Goal To encourage the correct labeling of things and living up to the labels used in the churches. Lesson Intro Like it or not, we are all labeled. Some of those are false labels and some are true descriptions. Some of the labels which we may not like are true of us as well as some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:5, Leviticus 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 5

THE GREATEST SERMON EVER PREACHED Matthew 5 v.1-16 (1) it was preached by the greatest teacher (2) it contains the greatest truths (3) it offers the greatest treasures Note:- 1. The personality of the christian v 1-11 (a) v. 3 He is poor in spirit - humility because of the right sense of (1) sin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Joseph Preaches About Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2012

A short talk for children aged 5 to 11 plus their teachers and parents. This is Joseph (preaching in character) telling a bit of his story. The talk ends with a short song using the chorus of the well known carol O, Come let us adore him.

Hello everyone my name’s Joe – bet you don’t know what Joe is short for! Yes, that’s right, it is Joseph! Well, you’ll never believe some of the amazing and weird stuff that’s happened to me and my fiancée this year. No way will you believe it. My fiancée, my lovely girlfriend, my wife-to-be, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 8: Preach For Application Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2018

Making our sermons relevant and practical

Lesson Goal The purpose of this lesson is to help us always make our sermons relevant for daily use and our congregations doers of the word and not hearers only (James 1:22). Lesson Intro There is nothing worse than hearing a pie in the sky, unrealistic sermon from a young preacher who has no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Must Preach The Gospel! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 10, 2025

Based on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 - Challenges hearers to live a Gospel-prioritized life.

“I MUST PREACH THE GOSPEL!” 1 Cor. 9:15-23 FBCF – 3/9/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Microscope – Binoculars – Telescope 3 different devices used to look at & focus on 3 different areas: - Microscope – up close – can see germs that can make us sick or kill us. - Binoculars – farther out – get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Preaching Not Foolishness In The Pulpit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2022

God’s Word is not only Holy itself, but it is able to make us Holy. Jesus prayed, John 17:17, which is really the Lord’s Prayer says, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”.

The Sanctity of Preaching not Foolishness in the Pulpit By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Nehemiah 8:4, “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose…” PRAYER: - DEFINITION: - Sanctity: holiness of life and character: GODLINESS: the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:4, 2 Timothy 3:15, Deuteronomy 31:24-26, John 17:17, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Preaching From Philippians #6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In this passage of scripture, Paul talks to the Philippian Christians about salvation. That may seem strange because these people said they were Believers.

A good pastor deals with the subject of salvation for two reasons: (1) He knows it is a possibility that many are deceived about their salvation. The Lord Himself dealt with this deception in Matthew 7:22-23, we read, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In this passage of scripture, Paul talks to the Philippian Christians about salvation. That may seem strange because these people said they were Believers.

A good pastor deals with the subject of salvation for two reasons: (1) He knows it is a possibility that many are deceived about their salvation. The Lord Himself dealt with this deception in Matthew 7:22-23, we read, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist