Sermons on Pursuit Of Righteousness:

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority To Forgive Sins (Mark 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2024

Did Jesus have authority on earth to forgive sins? Let's discuss this in Mark 2.

Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins? Did Jesus spend time with sinners? Will Christians fast? Is Jesus Lord of the Sabbath? Let’s find out in Mark 2. What happened in Capernaum? And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Of This World!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 22, 2023

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. My Pastor has said on many occasions, "Compromise with the world is treason in the courts of Heaven."

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. Paul warns us about this very thing in Romans 12:1-2, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heavenly Dress Code Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 7, 2025

One of the ways that we know we will be saved is the fact that we are clothed with Christ. Entrance into the great heavenly wedding feast requires the proper clothing...the righteousness of Christ.

A. I like to play golf, but I make no claims of being a good golfer. 1. I get to play 3 or 4 rounds of golf a year. 2. One of the best parts about golfing is being out in such a well-manicured green space. 3. If you play early in the morning when the dew is still on the ground, then you get to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:14, Galatians 3:26-27, Romans 8:1, 1 John 2:28, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification By Grace Through Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2025

"Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:24).

JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH. Romans 3:22-28. Paul contrasts the righteousness of God with the unrighteousness and self-righteousness of man (cf. Romans 3:21). ROMANS 3:22. Righteousness is not something which we can accomplish, but rather comes as a free gift from God through faith in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship In The Word.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

Fellowship with Him and with one another.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE WORD. 1 John 1:1-10. The opening of the First Epistle of John is not unlike the famous Prologue of his Gospel (John 1:1-14). It too takes us back to “the beginning,” and introduces us to “the Word” - and it soon becomes clear that the Word is none other than Jesus the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon - The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2025

Our perspective is the lens at which we view life and most importantly God’s role in our life. God is good all the time. Too many Christians define God’s goodness by their circumstances rather than Who God actually is.

Sermon. The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View Scripture - Habakkuk 1:1-6 “This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-6, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Psalm 89:14, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025

The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does This Salvation Place Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2023

What is the position that this salvation puts me in?

WHERE DOES THIS SALVATION PLACE ME? I have peace with God. - Romans 5:1-2. - Pieces of this passage: a. We talked in the last sermon about being justified by faith. - v. 1a. b. Where that salvation places me is that I now have peace with God. - v. 1b. c. Jesus made that happen. - v. 1c. d. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: Galatians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Our salvation is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Jesus + Something = Nothing … or… Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2023

Enabling power for the application of the word of God, bringing glory to Jesus, and showing things yet to come.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. John 16:8-15. Again Jesus emphasised the certainty of the Spirit’s coming. The Greek of John 16:8 begins, “And He having come.” The Spirit came in the fullness of His power to convict the world of sin (John 16:8), even the sin of unbelief (John 16:9; cf. John ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Neighbour As Yourself.

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Feb 26, 2023

"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself...*Mark 12:31a.

Can we put down our mobile devices (mobile phone, laptop, social media handle mail-tray for our spouses to view and go through)? Any hidden text, voice note, any thou shall not see secret messages shared with a strange lover? If we truly love our partners, can we disclose the real thing that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quick, Slow, Slow Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist