Sermons on Profile:

Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Our righteousness is in Him.

SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poison Of Pride

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Dec 9, 2024

What are you proud of? Are you proud of the accomplishments that you’ve made? Are you proud of the bad habits you’ve cut out of your life? Think about it, really. What are you proud of?

What are you proud of? Are you proud of the accomplishments that you’ve made? Are you proud of the bad habits you’ve cut out of your life? Think about it, really. What are you proud of? Now I want to ask you, do you carry that pride with you? Do you post on Social Media for all the world to see? Do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:14

The Daughters Of The Horseleach

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Desire far surpasses talent, charisma, and even exceptional training. If I could choose, it would always be desire.

Mark 10:17-22 -- And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showdown Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to do battle.

SHOWDOWN I Kings 18:17-40 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO BATTLE. ?: Inductive KW: Sections TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18:17-40 how the battle against evil is ensued. The _____ section of our story is the… I. CONTEST (17-19) II. CONDUCT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 15, 2007

There is more to see in this world than what we can see with our physical eyes.

Opening the Eyes of the Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Ephesians 1:17-19 Let me set the stage for you as author John Eldredge does in his book “Waking the Dead.” Two men are seated across from each other in a dark room. Outside, a thunderstorm rages in the night, shaking the old house to its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

You may never get the kind of recognition or applause that you might like or that you see others getting for doing the same kind of work. But Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that the Father sees what is done in secret.

UNSTOPPABLE: Serving Others July 20 Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Values determine who we are. I remember being taught the importance of values when someone – I really don’t remember who – told me about a young man who joined the marines where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

Pursue The Prize Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2016

If you want to be fully and completely like Christ, then look ahead to Christ, the goal; look around for positive examples, and look up to heaven.

A customs officer observes a truck pulling up at the border. Suspicious, he orders the driver out and searches the vehicle. He pulls off the panels, bumpers, and wheel cases but doesn’t find a single scrap of contraband. He is still suspicious, but doesn’t know where else to search, so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

7 Components Of Asa's Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge the LORD JESUS in everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:11 (Contemporary English Version) Asa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Fortified Bronze Wall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that the LORD deserves all the thanksgiving this world can offer, and it's not enough because of His Goodness, Mercy, Loving-kindness that endures forever.

I. EXORDIUM Are you thankful to the LORD? Yes. Then turn it into praises. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD deserves all the thanksgiving this world can offer, and it's not enough because of His Goodness, Mercy, Loving-kindness that endures forever. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Workers Of Iniquity Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Who do you work for? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 53:4 (Amplified Bible) 53:4 Have those who work evil no knowledge (no understanding)? They eat up My people as they eat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plans Of The Lord Against Squatters

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 26, 2014

To know that owning properties and benefiting from them but but you have not paid for it will yield greater and heavier punishment for you.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a squatter? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know that owning properties and benefiting from them but but you have not paid for it will yield greater and heavier punishment for you. IV. TEXT: Micah 2:2-3 (Amplified Bible) 2:2 They covet fields and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal