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Simplicity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Christians, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

Soldier training for Christians

Basic Training for Christians Part 3 Review from last week: 1. Last week we learned, its all about the group, its not about us. It is all about being strong in the grace that is in Christ, not our own strength Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier endures hardness. Vs. 3 1. Endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Free At Last! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The apostle Paul uses the issue of slavery to simply illustrate and demonstrate how sometimes people can be in bondage to sin, and then how we need to be in servitude to God.

INTRODUCTION I would like to make a statement in light of what’s happening in our nation. I would like to request that there not be any response to what I say. I don’t want any applause, boos or hisses or whatever the case might be. After I read this statement, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Labour Relations Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2014

The manner in which we conduct our work reflects our comprehension of Christ our Master.

“Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Teachers And Wannabes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 23, 2013

Not everyone who claims to be a teacher has received appointment from God.

“Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.” [1] Ultimately, it is not the one who is the most polished speaker who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Preacher For This Generation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2023

A call for us who preach to determine that we are delivering the message our God has given and not speaking to make people feel good about themselves.

“‘Do not preach’—thus they preach— ‘one should not preach of such things; disgrace will not overtake us.’ Should this be said, O house of Jacob? Has the LORD grown impatient? Are these his deeds? Do not my words do good to him who walks uprightly? But lately my people have risen up as an ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

From the beginning, the secret to Israel’s blessing was when they had a good relationship with the Lord it was characterized by faith and obedience.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A question to ask ourselves is, “Who Are You Worshiping?” During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher’s brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Private Property Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 7, 2007

"Thou shalt not steal". A sermon pointing out the ways in which the eighth commandment is broken. Stealing is more common today than we realize.

William Pattison Nicholson has been called the ’tornado’ of the pulpit. He was mightily used by God in Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century. Nicholson was as Irish as the turf and as rugged as the hills of Donegal. But Holy Ghost power rested upon him. In the Belfast shipyard they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Engage The Power Of Redemption

Contributed by Bayo Samuel on Jan 6, 2011

An short exhortation to seek to be endued with power for effective Christian race.

This year 2011 is the commencement of a new decade. No where else in the historic past has it become more pertinent and requisite that the redeemed sons of God become more endued with power than as it is now. That the earth is inhabited with wickedness ,is no news to the discerning minds, but that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Water To Quench Our Spiritual Thirst

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 9, 2015

Jesus was talking about our thirst for God. That is a thirst that only he can satisfy. When Jesus is in our hearts, he satisfies our thirst for God and we will never be thirsty again.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you see this glass of water that I have here by the pulpit? Why do you think I have it here? Well, sometimes I get thirsty just like all of you. I get very thirsty when I preach sermons because I’m talking all the time. We also get thirsty when we exercise a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

The Neglect Of God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of preaching God's holiness, the consequences of neglecting it, and the transformative power of embracing it.

The holiness of God is a fundamental aspect of His character, yet it is often neglected in modern pulpits. Preachers must prioritize proclaiming God's holiness, lest they lead their congregations astray. This sermon explores the importance of preaching God's holiness, the consequences of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, Psalm 96:9

Revival And Praise Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

In a church you need "Reaching Out", you need "Reaching In" but Revival is about "Reaching Up."

I think, that in talking about Revival, these past two Sundays, I may have caused some confusion over what I mean by that word and the reason for that is because Revival, is not a word that we hear much about in the churches of Christ. We know what the word Retreat means, we know what the words ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communicating Christ Effectively

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002

Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Puzzle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2018

The story in Acts 8, that tells of Philip's preaching in Samaria resulting in an Evangelism Explosion, contains 3 puzzles that many folks overlook. What are these puzzles and what can they teach us about our walk with Christ?

OPEN: People have created puzzles for centuries. There’ve been crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik's cube, and scads of others in all shapes and sizes. The better the puzzle, the more difficult it is to solve, and by that standard, one of the Holy Grails of such puzzles is this one: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ