Sermons on Rc Sproul:

The Qualifying Round - Mark 3:16-19 (Luke 6:12-16) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus selected 12 men who, by all appearances, were deeply unqualified. But he was very deliberate about who he selected. Why did he chose the men he choose?

Mark 3:13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:12-16

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024

We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit God Gave Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 28, 2015

A study of the Holy Spirit, noting His relationship within the Holy Trinity.

“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] “God gave us a spirit…” It is a truly divine mystery—the Spirit of God hallows the body of each believer. This tabernacle, this body of frail flesh that is even now decaying and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of An Unstable Father

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2022

1) An Unstable Father that is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father that Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father that Tests God's Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father that Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4).

Genesis 6:1-4. [6:1] When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, [2] the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. [3] Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Revival Of Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 8, 2021

In Psalm 145, we see The Revival of Praise & Worship through the adoration of three things: 1) God’s Greatness (Psalm 145:1–6) 2) God’s Goodness (Psalm 145:7–10) 3) God’s Government (Psalm 145:11–13) and 4) God’s Grace (Psalm 145:14–21).

Psalm 145:1–21 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Other

Jesus: "I Am The Bread”.

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2019

1) Our souls are hungry (John 6:41–44), 2) God sent us food (John 6:45–47), and in His words: 3) I am that food (John 6:48–51).

John 6:41-51 [41] So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." [42] They said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" [43] Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

God Is Big Enough To Remove My Doubts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2019

In Luke 24:36-49 we can see the sovereign plan of God, to remove any doubt of His working to bring eternal life through the forgiveness of sins through 3 things : 1)The Reappearing of Jesus (Luke 24:36) , 2) The Reassuring by Jesus (Luke 24:37–43), and 3) The Revealing by Jesus (Luke 24:44–49)

Luke 24:36-49 [36] As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" [37] But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. [38] And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Other

Revive Us Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2020

In a prayer to “Revive us Lord”, the Psalmist shows three things that can help us through present difficulties. He presents a 1) Remembrance of Past Revival (Psalm 85:1–3), 2) Request for Present Revival (Psalm 85:4–7), 3. Revelation for Future Revival (Psalm 85:8–13).

Psalm 85:1–13 1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah 3You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger.4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Other

Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020

Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

“Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2020

In Acts 26:16-32, we see how one can turn “From Darkness to Light” beginning from: 1) The Appearing of Light (Acts 26:16–18), 2) Proclaiming the Light (Acts 26:19–23) and 3) 3) Persevering in the Light (Acts 26:24-32)

Acts 26:16–32 16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, 17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-32

Denomination: Other

Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Letter To The Churches Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Discussing and revealing troubling teachings in the Churches of Christ.

This serves as both an open letter to ministers, and others, in the Church of Christ and a bit of an inside look at the Church of Christ. Almost every source used comes from the writings of Church of Christ preachers and college professors. A bibliography is available at the end of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017

“Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist