Sermons on Putting Away:

God's Plans For Retirement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

This is a consideration of the great rest that is coming in glory

1. Title: God’s Plans For Retirement 2. Text: Hebrews 4:1-13; Matthew 11:28-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, July 23, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of “rest” in Jesus Christ and how we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overview Of Colossians Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 23, 2018

Last (29) Message in our study of Colossians review the entire letter.

Chico Alliance Church “A Letter to Live By” Introduction We have been studying Paul’s letter to the Colossians for nearly a year now. Paul wrote to this local church family to communicate God’s truth and his heart. He wanted them to know that Jesus Christ is supreme over all and sufficient for all ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Wants To Build A New Life For You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 4, 2024

How does Jesus build our new life? 1. He saves us from our sins (vs. 11-18). 2. He becomes the foundation for our life (vs. 19-20). 3. He shapes us to fit well in His spiritual temple (vs. 21). 4. He starts to live in us through the Holy Spirit (vs. 21-22).

Jesus Wants to Build a New Life for You! Ephesians 2:11-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish chapter 2 in Paul's letter to the Christians in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.1: Opposites Attract Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faking The Grain

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007

Out of the weakness of human flesh, God brings some of His greatest blessings.

Faking the Grain Hebrews 11:32-34 Hebrews 11:32-34 KJV And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: [33] Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Back Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 7 verses 19 through 27

Ezekiel 7: 1 – 27 ‘Pay back’ Part 2 19 ‘ They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be like refuse; Their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD; They will not satisfy their souls, nor fill their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:19-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Alcohol-Vs-You: Who Will Win The Battle?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2013

What are the long term ramifications of the recreational, pleasure use of alcohol as a beverage. What will that first drink mean for you in your future and the future of others?

Today is the last Sunday of 2012. How has the year flown past so quickly? If you can remember way back to November we started taking a look at the Covenant of Christian Conduct which a person agrees to honor when they join the Church of The Nazarene and become members. Initially we took a look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Character-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016

1 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. But How? Kingdom Character or Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

KINGDOM CHARACTER-I—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential HINT—!!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Some may consider themselves as unworthy of being a mother. Perhaps they never found the right man to be their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple displays various traits and qualities that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Saturday, March 23, 2002. The following Monday my wife, Kim, and I would be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. I’ll have to say that year Kim made it very easy for me. She told me up front and very clearly what she wanted for our anniversary. She didn’t ask for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judge Not, Least Ye Be Judged! Really?

Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 21, 2013

Working through a difficult passage of scripture on judging others. What did Jesus mean? If it is okay to judge others, what are the tools we need to use to make fair assessments? And, do we judge Christians any differently than non-Christians?

JUDGE NOT, LEAST YE BE JUDGED! (loudly – Like old time Preacher). That sure sounds good from the pulpit, doesn't it? But really. Can we just put an exclamation point after it, chisel it in stone and make it a commandment? One of the top five questions I’ve been asked over the years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Work Of Hilkiah

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The importance of treasuring and reading the Word of God.

2 Kings 22:8-13 KJV And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. [9] And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Issue Of Unforgiveness And Bitterness

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 2, 2022

Bitterness is a weed whose root is unforgiveness. Whether it's from a bitter breakup, divorce, rejection, abandonment, or whatever, if we refuse to forgive in those situations, bitterness takes hold of our lives. And where there is bitterness, there can be no love and no peace.

One of the secret sins believers can be easily guilty of is being unwilling to forgive which leads to bitterness. Even though it is often assumed to be more acceptable, unforgiveness is no less an offense to God than any other sin. It is the failure to deal with forgiveness that produces ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal