Sermons on Preaching School:

What The Word Means To The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009

The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities In Athens

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Paul preaches on Mars hill. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes Paul: A Man of Courage Communication: A Message of Impact Response: A Reaction of Conflict SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mercedes Benz were the company who first produced; • A car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

No Apologies - None Needed

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 14, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is encourage a person to feel no need for remorse or guilt for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Text: Romans 1:16-17 Title: No Apologies – None Needed Introduction: I have been serving as pastor of this great church for over five years! We are on the brink of celebrating 5 years next week. If I have offended anyone, I apologize. If I have hurt anyone, I apologize. If I have caused ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

On Another Level

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 6, 2008

"But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

On Another Level: Hebrews 5:14 Introduction: As a pastor, teacher, or influencer, we need to teach on the level of understanding that our learners have. For example…I have a close friend who already has a doctorate degree and is working on her second. She is very intellectual and has spoken to some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Eat A Scroll, Be A Watchman! Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 24, 2011

God emphasizes that Ezekiel is responsible for procaliming the message--not for the response others would have towards it!

Ezekiel 3 is really a continuation of chapters 1 and 2 describing God’s call to Ezekiel. Ezekiel was among the exiles in Babylon who were discouraged and depressed. According to Psalm 137 they were even refusing to praise God as they sat by the rivers (Flowing streams were places of worship ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Romans – Verse By Verse 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jun 28, 2017

A verse by verse, precept upon precept study of the first half of Paul's salutation in his letter to the church at Rome.

Romans – Verse by Verse 1:1-7 Romans 1:1-7 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news— 2 which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures— 3 concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preacher's Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2017

America needs clergy who are courageous enough to publicly teach what God's has to say about the issues of the day, whether it is popular or not. We need mighty Bible teachers who will take their stand, rebuke, correct and guide Americans to understand, "

Preacher's Sacrifice The Ultimate Cost for Our Religious Freedom The Bible says, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:7-8) The song ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Season Or Out Of Season!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 28, 2017

We are not microwave cooks! We do not bring about “instant” Christians! We merely mix ingredients, and share receipts. In other words…We share the Gospel!

Happy “Speak-Up” Weekend, Everyone! Amos, an Old Testament book that we don’t spend much time in is where we will be studying this Sunday. Amos is called one of the “lesser” books of the Bible, not because it’s less important, but because it’s smaller. Amos, like Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Micah, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming The Call

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 24, 2018

The Bible calls the church out. Publically preach, outside the church walls the Word of God teaching on the issues faced by people today.

Reclaiming The Call Publically Informing The Misinformed There is a phrase often spoken among those in Christendom, "Preaching to the Choir." A term to describe when the preacher is teaching on a topic familiar to and approved by the audience. A truth worth grasping, this is exactly what is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For Us Preachers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2016

The homily is the touchstone for judging a pastor’s closeness and ability to communicate to his people.

Thursday of 13th Week in Course Today Jesus’s words are about preaching and service. They are directed to us, to the clergy leaders of the Church, primarily, but really to all Christians. Saint Francis lived out this vocation–he took with him on his journeys almost nothing. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Remedy For Dry Bones

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

A SINFUL CONDITION

THE REMEDY FOR DRY BONES EZEKIEL 37: 1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. DRY SKIN IS SOMETHING THAT ALL OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES. DRY SKIN OCCURS FOR SEVERAL REASONS: THE LOST OF MOISTURE IN THE BODY, DRY WEATHER, AIR CONDITIONING, VITAMIN DEFICIENCY, SYSTEMIC ILLNESS, EXPOSURE TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

Check Up For The Church - Worship – The Respiratory System Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

Jesus tells us that the Father is looking for “true worshippers.” True worshippers, according to Jesus in John 4:24, are those who worship the Father “in spirit and truth.”

In the early 70’s comedian Flip Wilson played the part of a character named Reverend Leroy, who pastored The Church of What's Happenin' Now. But today our cities and counties are swarming with “Reverend Leroys'' and churches that might rightly be called The Church of What's ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 31, 2020

How God uses 1) The Preaching of the Word (Ezekiel 37:1-6), 2) The Prayer of God’s Servant (Ezekiel 37:7-9), and 3) The Power of the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 37:5-14) to accomplish Revival.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. 2 And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Other

How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Something we hear people say today is, “We live in a changing world.” WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY THAT STATEMENT? They mean that life is constantly changing from day to day.

We have had FIVE major revolutions in this country, that have brought about these drastic changes. (1) THE COMMERCE REVOLUTION When the commerce revolution came into existence, it replaced the agricultural age in this country. During the agricultural age, most people in this country farmed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stand When It Is Difficult To Stand (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Preaching is a fascinating career. When a preacher first starts to preach, he soon begins to think he knows all about preaching. Then, after 5 or 10 years, he discovers how very little he knows about being a minister of the gospel.

What a tremendous advantage it is to have a veteran minister take him under his wings, and teach him things he needs to know. Illus: Such is the case, when Dr. Odell Belger was starting in the ministry, as a young man in his mid twenties. When he was called to a church, the church had just had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist