Sermons on propriety:

Essential To Implementation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-I—1Corinthians 12:31-14:1 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Most often love is portrayed in a romantic, sexual or setimental sense. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007

In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Two Masters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2008

In our study today, Paul teaches us that there are only two masters in the spiritual world, and Christians are slaves--happy slaves--to obedience.

Scripture Let us read Romans 6:15-23: "15 What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burial Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

What does the burial mean for us?

Introduction How does the Creed go? “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, who was born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.” We have seen Jesus suffer; we have seen him die; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Love Has To Do With Freedom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012

Arrogance, the one vice that should be least present in the Christian life, is perhaps one of the most pervasive.

Introduction Arrogance, the one vice that should be least present in the Christian life, is perhaps one of the most pervasive. The reason is simple enough. We possess truth. Possessing God’s Word, we have cornered the market on spiritual truth. It is not a big step to make to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hinge Of Resurrection-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2018

2 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-II Attention: When I was an older teenager I can remember our family visiting uncle Wolfe & aunt Peggy who lived in a subdivision in the suburbs of Atlanta. FYI—Our family always had a grand time when Momma’s side got together, & there was NEVER any hint of alcohol or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb's Cry

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

Trusting in God to bring to pass as He said. Fighting for Victory

CALEB’S CRY SCRIPTURE: Joshua 14:12 “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims [were] there, and [that] the cities [were] great [and] fenced: if so be the LORD [will be] with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12, Numbers 13:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Communion Commentary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2017

A communion message.

"A Communion Commentary" 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 1 Corinthians 11:17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016

The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2019

4 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#IV —Revelation 13:1-18 Satan’s end-time strategy preys upon & depends upon the surrender of your free-will to the weakness of your flesh... The strategy you may concoct on your own to fix your situation may not be very effective, so that it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry--In A New Way Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christians ministering together through the gifts of the Spirit to advance the Kingdom.

Ministry—In A New Way Romans 12:6-8 Even though I’ve been in Ohio for more than a decade I still receive a newsletter from the Amarillo Baptist Association. More and more it mentions names I don’t recognize. But recently the name of one church caught my attention. Under the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shipping Out Shame Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The paradox is that the only way we can get back to Paul's position of not being ashamed of the Gospel is to add to our lives shame for all that is not the Gospel. We need to be embarrassed by all of the false gospels of our day.

It is on the highest interest level to hear of people's most embarrassing moments. Jane Wyman tells of hers. She was preparing for very important guests and she put a note on the guest towels that she had so carefully selected. The note read, "If you use these I will murder you." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

"What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion?

“What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering Judges 13:1-5 Acts 18:1-18: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Judges 13:1-5, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

15. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-12 - Messages In Romans – The Faith Of Abraham Reckoned As Righteousness Leading To Blessing (Us Too!) - Message 15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 6, 2024

This lovely passage examines the faith that is for Jew and Gentile. Faith will reckon one as righteous and that follows in Abraham’s footsteps. There is no sin penalty on the account on the one who believes in the Saviour and whose sins are forgiven.

15. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-12 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADING TO BLESSING (US TOO!) - MESSAGE 15 [A]. RIGHTEOUS RECKONING AND A CLEAN ACCOUNT WITH GOD {{Romans 4:4 “Now to the one who works, his wage is not reckoned as a favour, but as what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:1, Psalm 32:1-2, James 2:20, James 2:26, James 2:18, Numbers 14:18, Romans 4:9-12, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 15:5-6, Deuteronomy 11:22-29, Joshua 8:30-35, Romans 4:9-11, Genesis 17:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational