Sermons on rags to riches:

Jesus Is Greater Than Our Unbelief

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 13, 2020

In the same way, the verses we are going to study today serve as a warning for believers that were being tempted to find their hope in something other than the Gospel.

Jesus is > than our Unbelief Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Downtown Fellowship 8-18-19 La Mano [Picture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mano_de_Punta_del_Este#/media/File:Thehandofpuntadeleste.jpg] In the coastal town of Punta de Esta in Uruguay, there is a very famous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Explain The Trinity? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2019

The foundation of the Trinity is rock solid. It will never shatter or splinter. The Trinity is not some addendum or appendage hanging precariously from the building of the Gospel. No, the Trinity is the foundation of the gospel and without the Trinity there is no Gospel.

How Do You Explain the Trinity? June 22-23, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A couple weeks ago visitors to the Willis Tower’s Sky Deck in Chicago got a big scare when the protective layer covering the glass floor splintered into thousands of pieces. This glass sightseeing box extends from the 103rd floor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019

In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Person Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2019

1. The Samaritans who were saved (vs. 39-42). [1] Saved by godly testimony. [2] Saved by God's Truth. 2. The hometown people who were hardhearted (vs. 43-45). 3. The ruler who rushed to Jesus (vs. 46-54). [1] Desperate (vs. 46-47). [2] Determined (vs. 48-50). [3] Delighted (vs. 50-54).

What Kind of Person Are You? The Gospel of John John 4:39-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2016 (Revised July 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 4 tells the wonderful story of a Samaritan woman who went to the well one day. And there, by God's grace, she met the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

91 Bible Verses On The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

This is a fairly comprehensive list of the verses in the bible that mention the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 19:1-2 the story is told….. And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-2, Genesis 6:3, Numbers 11:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sober Words For A Serious Calling

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This sermon promotes the necessity of character traits in a minister's life.

SOBER WORDS FOR A SERIOUS CALLING TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:14-16 1 Timothy 4:14-16 KJV Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. [15] Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maze Running - Accessing God's Will Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2018

Second part of a three sermon series on Accessing God - this sermon deals with accessing God's Will for our lives.

Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word *Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 Proverbs 3:5-6 Title: Maze Running? God's Will Grace and Peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Master Potter Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 26 in our exposition of Romans. Paul answers the question of Israel's place in prophecy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Master Potter” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness Paul spent the first two and a half chapters of his letter cataloging crimes against the righteous King whose anger has been stirred and emphasizing the need for God’s righteousness. Until ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Wants Your Body Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Romans focusing on the response to salvation outlined in chapter 12.

Chico Alliance Church February 3, 2002 Pastor David Welch “God Wants Your Body and Soul” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness • Everyone desperately needs the righteousness of God because everyone has utterly failed to conform to God’s standard of righteousness. (1-3) • The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Mulligan Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 28, 2018

My second chances often become someone else’s first chance to experience God’s mercy

ENGAGE I occasionally play golf with a group of friends which includes another pastor. Since we’re all average golfers at best, we play “grace golf” which means that we have our own modifications to the official rules of golf that are intended to make our frequent poor shots less punitive than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Looking at how God gives Elijah Hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Cycle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 20, 2018

Chapter 8 of The Story is about the book of Judges. A book full of relevant issues and powerful 'reveals' about God.

Breaking The Cycle The Story Chapter 8 HEY – so how, is losing that hour of sleep working for everyone this morning…? Feeling awake? Feeling ‘bright eyed and bushy tailed?’ “excited and attentive… to be wide awake, not tired.” Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed comes direct and intact from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering In His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2018

God had entrusted to Paul and his fellow evangelists this treasure of great worth—the gospel of Christ—but why would He do this? Because He delights in empowering the weak in order to confound the strong.

May 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.4: The Suffering in His Ministry. (4:7-12) 2nd Corinthians 4:7-12 (NKJV) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist