Sermons on Rc Sproul:

Embracing The Priorities Of Jesus

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 6, 2014

"Embracing the Priorities of Jesus" is an exposition of Mark 2:1-12 that teaches that Jesus always prioritizes the eternal over the temporary.

EMBRACING THE PRIORITIES OF JESUS Mark 2:1-12 Jesus was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. But Capernaum was his home and headquarters during his Galilean ministry. Simon Peter, one of the initial disciples, also lived in Capernaum. In Mark 1, Jesus healed the sick – including ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Aug 22, 2002

Are you a believer or do you just "believe"

God’s word for this evening is quite possibly one of the most well known bible verses in America today. It seems as though both churched and un-churched people alike are familiar with it and this evening we are going to take a closer look at it and hopefully deal with some of the mislead ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Origin, Purpose, And Power Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first mention of "the church" in the Bible came from the lips of our Lord Himself. It is found in this morning's text passage, the obvious starting point for any study of what has been called the "Body of Christ." The Greek word translated throughout the New Testament as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

The Holy Guest

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 11, 2002

The ministry of the Holy Spirit, especially in the heart of the unbeliever.

The Holy Guest John 16:1-16 1 "All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Read Or Not To Read - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008

Part 2 of the sermon regarding spiritual discipline of Bible reading / study.

January 27, 2008 Spiritual Discipline: Bible Reading (EVE) Tonight I want to get as practical as I can. I want to try to answer some of the questions you may have which you have not asked, and maybe are uncomfortable asking, because if we were to be really honest, we don’t want many people to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 6, 2008

Today, let us be reminded by the words of Jesus, "But go and learn what this means: "I DESIRE MERCY AND NOT SACRIFICE." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance." (Matthew 9:13 NKJV)

Mercy Not Sacrifice, Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction There is the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, "Joe, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?" Joe said, "I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Is There A Place Of Eternal Punishment?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 15, 2016

“Is there a place of eternal punishment?”, “Is hell real?”. If so, why does one go there? What can one do about it? What has God done about it? And what should our response be?

Is There a Place of Eternal Punishment? 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 In the 1800s, doubts about the reality of Hell began to arise among professed Christians, spreading rapidly into the 20th and 21st centuries. The great English Baptist pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon observed this growing disbelief in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Be Strong And Weak

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014

Christians and non-Christians can have defective and distorted views of what the Christian life really is. Christian's lives are NOT accident and incident-free.

Faith to Be Strong and Weak Hebrews 11:29-38 Clearing up the Fog around Faith Christians and non-Christians can have defective and distorted views of what the Christian life really is. Studying the entire counsel of God aims to bring our views of God and his ways into line with the Truth. We do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-38

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness, Not Weakness

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Meekness is not weakness.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Meekness, Not Weakness Text: Matthew 5:5 Introduction: J. Upton Dickson was a Christian humorist. He once said he wanted to found a group for submissive people based on a pamphlet he was working on entitled “Cower Power”. The group was called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You're Talking To?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 1, 2014

When you were a child, did you ever have a time when you were disrespecting your mom and she said, “Who do you think you’re talking to?” Well, in prayer we need to be reminded to Whom we are speaking.

We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. We have noted that this sermon is CORRECTIVE in nature. Jesus is intending to ensure that His Apostles know the errors which had cropped up within Jewish teaching. Over the past few weeks, we have been examining Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2014

What is the real reason for the season. Of course Christians know it is about Jesus, but why did Jesus come in the first place?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? • How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Means Of Grace?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018

In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memorial Day 2018

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 26, 2018

In this sermon we look at the purpose of Memorial Day, and we look at the importance of remembering Christ

Memorial Day 2018 Text: Deuteronomy 8:11 – 19   Well, this is Memorial Day weekend.  And it’s an important holiday.  Not just because people get off work.  And not because we get to see so many family and friends.  Even though those things are nice.  It’s important because of what it’s all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Of The Messiah Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

Celebrating the birth of Jesus

The Birth of the Messiah Part two Introduction- Good Morning Everyone- Glad that you are with us this morning and I pray the Lord would draw you close to Himself and make Himself known to you. You remember last week I talked about being a Town Crier- I defined it a person who had the authority ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:4, Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Methodist