Sermons on Purpose Of Ordinances:

Are You Willing To Change?

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013

Are we willing to make a change in our church?

Are we willing to change, Are we willing to go forward? Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Versus The Old Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 22, 2013

Today's Christian rarely enjoys the Christianity envisioned by Jesus because it has been hampered by religion, which destroys the freedom available to us in Christ.

Every time some tragedy happens, people get very religious. The problem with getting religious is it does not last very long. Once the crisis has calmed down and things get back to normal, religion seems to go out the window. The reason this happens so often is that religion is never the answer it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Master Look

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that our Master knows what's best for us.

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a slave, do you always want your Master looking? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our Master knows what's best for us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:21 (Amplified Bible) 11:21 And Peter remembered and said to Him, Master, look! The fig tree which You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divinity Covers The Lord Inside And Out

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 18, 2015

To show that our Savior, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is True GOD and Divine, but became a man to save us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD your savior? Yes. John 14:6 & Acts 4:12 John 14:6 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me. Acts 4:12 (Amplified Bible) And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Remember

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 2, 2015

When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all he has done for me I can't help but to give God praise.

Do you Remember? By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures Joshua 4 Focus Scripture Joshua 4:6 & 7 “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Call To Lament And Wail Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 16, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt4 A Call to Lament and Wail Introduction/Review The name of the prophet Joel means- the Lord is God. The world in which we live is God’s world and God has a program and He does not answer to any man. In Revelation- concerning the seventh trumpet blast- Rev 11:15 Then the seventh angel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:4-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Root Of Heresy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 26, 2017

What is heresy, and what do we do about it?

The Root of Heresy “And ye shall be as gods; knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5b The word “heresy” and the related word “heretic” are pejorative terms. This means that they stir up emotion, especially anger. These create an “us versus them” mentality. We can look into the history of the church ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bearing Green Leaves In Drought!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

An exhortation to beware of spiritual drought which can creep up on the believer unawares effectively creating a barrier to productivity and fruitfulness.

Jeremiah 17:5-11 KJV Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better To Get Wisdom And Understanding

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wisdom and understanding? Yes. I'm hearing and doing GOD's WORDS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 16:16 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2016

This is the introduction to one of the most powerful sermons ever taught or preached. Jesus gives the hearer the basis of what it means to be a Christian, a follower of Christ. It represents the whole of the Christian character.

Sermon on the Mount Introduction Matthew 5:1-2 When Jesus addressed the church of Sardis He said, “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” (Revelation 3:1 NKJV) This is indeed a tragedy. The church, those who have been called out by God to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Our People Must Learn

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate the things we need to teach our people.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you teach your people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to teach our people. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:14 (Amplified Bible) 3:14 And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Thy Way-Jesus And The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2020

He had all the "right stuff", humanly speaking, but he knew something was wrong. He ran to Jesus, listened to Jesus, but walked away. "Go thy way" wasn't something he wanted to do.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO, 2014 This is not an exact transcription Background: When an event in Scripture is recorded once, it’s clearly important. This event was mentioned in three of the four Gospels! This event took place shortly before the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love Me More Than These?

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 21, 2020

Even strong believers can often wander and fall away from the Lord.

LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE? "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2020

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17.

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. Leadership Matthew 3:13 Then Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

5. Is Baptism Important?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

We often don't give baptism the importance we should. We look at why baptism is important.

5 Is Baptism important? Mark 1:1-13 Mark's gospel starts with John the Baptist baptising and then goes straight onto Jesus being baptised. So, it’s natural to talk about baptism! Baptism is a somewhat controversial subject as different churches and denominations hold different views on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist