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The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

The Biblical Mode Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2011

Does the mode of baptism matter? If Scripture is our guide, how we are baptised, as well as why we are baptised, is extremely important.

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2021

If you have ever reached a low point in your life where it seems like everything was coming against you, then you know about simple faith. It's the faith that remains when everything else has been stripped from you which enables you to take another step in God's promises.

Simple Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Simple Faith.” As some of you are aware, I retired last Monday after thirty-two years in the pharmaceutical industry. This was preceded by eight years in the U. S. Air Force and five years working as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commentary On 1 John Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The author is John, son of Zebedee—the apostle and the author of the Gospel of John and Revelation. He was a fisherman, one of Jesus’ inner circle (together with James and Peter), and “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (Jn 13:23).

Tom Lowe AUTHOR “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Text-1 John, Chapter 1 (KJV) The Word of Life (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23) 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

By His Stripes-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 11, 2019

7 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: It is a paradox that the Savior of mankind was treated as a criminal. Behind a church in the small town of Flint Hill, Virginia, you will find the grave of a young seminary student named Albert Gallatin Willis, who died on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher's Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2021

1) The Authority of the Word (Titus 2:15a), 2) The Authority to Exhort (Titus 2:15b) and 3) The Authority to Rebuke (Titus 2:15c). Using the word of God, it is the command to hear, believe and obey God.

Titus 2:15. 15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. (ESV) When I grew up in Toronto, I attended the Catholic Church, went to Catholic schools and participated in Catholic service originations. I sought to be faithful to what I thought God desired. I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Other

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Aug 2, 2022

The Power of the Tongue It has the power: 1. to direct the course of life; 2. to destroy the circle of life; 3. to heal the source of life.

James 3: 1-12 (NIV84) “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 18:2-21, Proverbs 26:20-28

What Abraham Experienced Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024

The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Romans 3:20-31, John 8:58, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ezekiel 28:4, Galatians 3:16, Romans 4:23-25, Hebrews 11:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be A Smart Sheep

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2002

Jesus will keep us safe in the sheepfold if we’re smart sheep and follow him.

Be A Smart Sheep Two men were called on, in a large classroom, to recite the Twenty-third Psalm. One was an orator trained in speech technique and drama. He repeated the psalm in a powerful way. When he finished, the audience cheered and asked for an encore that they might ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 John 10:1-10, John 10:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Power Under Control Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001

Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Sour Grapes

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2002

We can’t blame anyone for our "sour grapes". We must recognize that sin is the result of our own decisions.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29-34, Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whakapapa Of Jesus

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

how Jesus’ geneology (whakapapa) reveals his nature

MATTHEW 1 - verses 1 to 17. The whakapapa of Jesus. Today we are going to continue on the advent theme by looking at Matthews account of the birth of the Christ child. Matthew starts his account with a geneology If we are being honest with ourselves many of us would never had read this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican