Sermons on Preserve The Union:

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 3rd in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

The Trinity (BFM pt. 3) Text: Isaiah 48:16-17; Matthew 22:43-45 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) Charles Wesley, the brother of John Wesley who was the founder of the Methodist Church once said, “Find me a worm that can understand the complexities of being human and I’ll show you a person that can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores how to embody Jesus' call to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered together in His name, isn't it? To be nestled in the warmth of His love, in the comfort of His grace, and in the fellowship of His people. This morning, as we open our hearts to God's Word, we are going to be drawing from the wellspring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Topics: Light, Salt

Seasoned With Salt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of using our words wisely and intentionally, with grace and thoughtfulness, in order to positively impact others and bring glory to God.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that affects every single one of us. It's something we do every day, and it can either build up or tear down those around us. I'm talking about the power of our words and the grace of our speech. Our Scripture today comes from Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Topics: Truth, Flavor, Value

A Purpose In Living Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 11, 2001

Jesus provides for all people a purpose and meaning to life that will truly bring fulfillment and satisfaction.

"A Purpose in Living" Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION 1. People today are groping for some kind of meaning to life. People are turning to illegal drugs, immoral lifestyles, and some to suicide because life is a meaningless cycle of disappointment and despair. 2. Many Christians suffer in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Travelogue Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The people of Israel after their exodus from Egypt had spent 40 years in the wilderness. They stationed in 42 places. These places and events corresponds to our life journey on the earth.

Numbers 32 42 Stations Chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers contains a comprehensive list of the forty-two places the Israelites visited during the Wandering in the Desert. They stopped and set up camp forty-two times in the forty years they spent in the wilderness. This record encompasses the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Merit Of True Faith

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 7, 2014

FAITH DEFINED IS ASSURANCE AND CONVICTION.

THE MERIT OF TRUE FAITH OBSERVATION: FAITH DEFINED IS ASSURANCE AND CONVICTION. INTERPRETATION: HEBREWS 11: 6 (NKJV) BUT WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE HIM, FOR HE WHO COMES TO GOD MUST BELIEVE THAT HE IS, AND THAT HE IS A REWARDER OF THOSE WHO DILIGENTLY SEEK HIM. HEBREWS 11: 6 (THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 11, 2015

BOAZ WAS A TYPE OF JESUS CHRIST.

RUTH OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF RUTH FOCUSES LARGELY ON A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUTH. A MOABITE AND BOAZ A WEALTHY JEWISH LAND OWNER. MANY JEWS CREDIT SAMUEL FOR THE WRITING AROUND 1,000 B.C. INTERPRETATION: READ RUTH 1:16 (NASB) BUT RUTH SAID, “ DO NOT URGE ME TO LEAVE YOU OR TURN BACK ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Like Unto His Brethren

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2016

CHRIST WAS LIKE HIS BRETHREN YET WITHOUT SIN.

LIKE UNTO HIS BRETHREN OBSERVATION: THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ISSUES. MANY JEWISH BELIEVERS EXPERIENCED OPPOSITION AND DIFFICULTIES AND CONSIDERED REVERTING TO JUDAISM. THE AUTHOR DOES NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF. SOME SUGGEST PAUL, SOME APOLLOS AND BARNABAS. THE THEME IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom You've Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2007

Because of our idenification with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection, we can know, grow and show.

The Freedom You’ve Always Wanted Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/20/07 I came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated with me (www.breakpoint.org). Here are a few quotes: “The contemporary evangelical Church is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's All The Fuss About?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009

Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 5, 2012

Beginning in chapter 7, the focus turns to the prophetic visions and dreams Daniel had through his lifetime. We will look at the details of these prophecies and why they matter to us today.

Thy Kingdom Come Daniel 7 & 8 (& 2:29-45) (There is a very helpful powerpoint that went with this message. email me and I would be happy to send it to you.) Slide Good morning. We are taking a major turn in our Series through Daniel today. The book of Daniel can be divided nicely into 2 parts. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 23, 2012

Christ is sufficient. In Him the believer finds sufficiency. Surrendering to Christ as Lord of your life is the beginning of a new life in Christ. This life, this relationship, grows in so many ways as we follow His leadership. The world, the flesh & t

COLOSSIANS 2: 6-12 WALKING IN CHRIST Good morning and welcome again to our continuing journey together through the book of Colossians. Colossians has disclosed to us thus far that in Christ we are reconciliation to God (1:21-23), find the revelation of the mystery of God (1:24-27) in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12, Colossians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist