Sermons on Putting Off Old Self:

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019

Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And Repentance Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 25, 2019

For a person to come to Christ they must repent of their sins. This message encourages people to repent.

WHAT IS REPENTANCE? 1. Repentance is more than ‘sorrow for sin’. If I were caught for speeding and given a heavy fine, I would be very sorry, but that would not prove my repentance. I might just be sorry I got caught! 2. Repentance, instead, would mean sorrow for a good and wise law that I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 13:3, Psalm 130:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vc3: Let God's Peace Rule In Your Hearts, And Be Thankful Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2019

This verse continues Paul’s exhortation to the believers in the Colossian church, admonishing them to allow the peace of Christ to rule and reign in their hearts.

6/8/19 Tom Lowe LESSON VC3: LET GOD'S PEACE RULE IN YOUR HEARTS, AND BE THANKFUL SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 3:15 (NIV) Let the peace of Christ{1] rule{2] in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. INTRODUCTION: This verse continues Paul’s exhortation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Results Of My Generosity? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 24, 2019

What can I expect to see happen when I am generous? Obviously, the financial need will be met, but is there more beyond that? This passage points to 7 results.

THE RESULT OF MY GENEROSITY? We usually presume the only result of my generosity is that a need gets met. - There is a need expressed, someone gives, and so that need gets met. Game over, end of story, right? - We’ve been digging for weeks now into chapter 9, which has so much to teach about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 4:12-19 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 14, 2023

In today's study Peter talks about what our response to suffering should be, and how we should rejoice and glorify God in the midst of all our trials

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – 1 Peter 4:12-19 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Peter 4:12-16 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 12:48, Luke 19:26, Mark 10:28, Proverbs 11:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2023

However, we may not even see a glimpse in this life. We may have to go through what seems like Hell on the way to Heaven.

Everyone likes to use the phrase the best is yet to come. If you are not a Christian the worst is yet to come. Your life may be golden here, but in the end your life will be Hell for eternity. Indeed, the best for a Christian is to be in Heaven so the best is yet to come. However, that does not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, Hebrews 11:35-40, 2 Corinthians 11:1-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Do The Math Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 16, 2023

This is the 167th sermon in the series Action". This is the 4th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#167] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DO THE MATH Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: Paul opened the chapter describing our blessings in the Father, our benefits in the Son, and our belongings in the Holy Spirit. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, accepted, sealed, and sanctified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Lavish Mercy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 21, 2023

Salvation through Jesus is for all people. God is fair and just in how He works to reach the lost.

GOD IS FAIR AND JUST! THAT IS HARD FOR MANY TO GRASP. WE LIVE WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF PUNATIVE LAW: YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE. YET, THE SYSTEM OF GRACE IS FOREIGN TO US: GOD DEALS WITH US ACCORDING TO WHO HE IS, NOT ACCORDING TO WHO WE ARE. GOD EXPLAINED HIS GRACE AND COMPASSION TO MOSES IN EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 145:8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 15:28-29, Luke 23:42-43, Matthew 9:13, 1 Timothy 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Woman With An Issue (Of Blood)

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021

“The woman with an issue of blood” is told in three of the four gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. Twelve years, many physicians and much expense, still her condition grew worse. By faith, she knew Jesus could heal her. Even if she just touched the hem of his garment, she knew she would be whole.

“The woman with an issue of blood” is told in three of the four gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke Matthew 9:20-22 A woman, who was diseased with an issue of blood for twelve years, came behind Jesus, and touched the hem of his garment: The woman (within herself): If I may but touch his garment, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 13, 2021

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:7-18 More than Skin Deep Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When composer Leonard Bernstein was the director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, he was asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Good King Wenceslas On The Feast Of Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

Why should we sing the carol Good King Wenceslas on 26th December (The Feast of Stephen0

Why did Good King Wenceslas look out on the Feast of Stephen On Christmas Eve, i.e. 2 days ago, Cyril challenged me to put a sermon together on Good King Wenceslas and the first Christian martyr. So who was Wenceslas? Firstly he wasn’t a King, though Otto the Great who was Holy Roman Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-26, Acts 7:44-60

Denomination: Anglican

"god's Passion For Us"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2022

Isaiah shares with us the passion of God for His beloved.

“Gods Passion for Us ”Isaiah 62:4-5 - "( But you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; For the LORD delights in you, And your land shall be married. Hephzibah means “My delight is in her”). There will come a day when Zion and God’s people will know the unbroken presence and love of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Compliments

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jan 19, 2022

Flattery is excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. Proverbs 26:28 says that “a flattering mouth works ruin.” Compliments, on the other hand, are a genuine appreciation of something or someone — and this is the power to build and sustain others.

Introduction. Helen Mrosla writes, “In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was a student in my junior high school math class. His class had worked hard all week. By Friday the students were getting cranky. So, for a break, I asked them to write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Proverbs 26:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of God, The Duty Of Man (1)

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 8, 2022

A duty is a moral or legal obligation, a responsibility. It is a task or action one is required to perform as part of one's job. The fear of God is a duty.

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NLT). "Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad." THE FEAR OF GOD IS MAN'S WHOLE DUTY. King Solomon is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 89:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose Your Builder Wisely!

Contributed by Nishal Maharaj on Aug 14, 2022

We all know God has a plan for us but do we know the enemy also have a plan for you? A plan to devour you. In this sermon we'll see how to avoid enemy’s plan.

2 Peter 2:1 1 False prophets appeared in the past among the people, and in the same way false teachers will appear among you. They will bring in destructive, untrue doctrines, and will deny the Master who redeemed them, and so they will bring upon themselves sudden destruction. (GNT) This verse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Corinthians 3:4, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Matthew 7:15, 1 Corinthians 3:22-23, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God