Sermons on Ready Or Not Here I Come:

Is Someone Stealing Your Joy? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 10, 2010

God gives joy through the true faith.

Scripture Introduction Part of the job description for pastors and elders requires that we warn God’s people of danger and admonish you to pursue godliness in doctrine and practice. John Owen explained the need for this work: “The hearts of believers are like gardens, wherein there are not only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law You Trust Accuses You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 23, 2015

To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you under a compulsion of certain religion? Then break free, you have freedom of choice. Choose life. Choose JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS. IV. TEXT: John 5:45 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preservation Of Truth Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Most Christians go their whole life and do not break some of the commandments, but it is not likely that anyone even gets through childhood without breaking this one. We talk so much about other people. We are all mini versions of the National Enquirer.

An unusual trial took place in London in 1670. The defendant was none other than the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. He was the leader of the Society Of Friends, known as the Quakers, and he was charged with inciting a riotous, seditious assembly. Parliament had made the Quakers an object ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

The Manichaeans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

If God Gave You A Wish, What Would It Be?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2003

Solomon decides wisely and well - why?

If God gave you a wish, what would it be? 1 Kings 2:1-4 and 3:1-15 This morning I would like to speak from the Old Testament lesson. In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people. However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008

Love varies with the persons we love and our relationship to them.

Love in Bloom (topical) 1. Family love is unique but challenging. From Reader’s Digest, we read, It’s every airplane passenger’s nightmare -- getting stuck near a crying baby. I was manning the ticket counter at a busy airport when the sound of a sobbing infant filled the air. As the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Trust

Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005

Full text, transparency, and student notes, all in one. This sermon is about letting go of trying to be good and allowing God to take control.

Total Trust Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ill. Keith swimming…enjoying every moment, not aware of any danger, not a hint of fear. I. Finding God I John 1:3 that which ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examples

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Biblical examples

Intro: math-example problems, give you a good idea of the real problems on a test. The Bible does the exact same thing; all the stories in the Bible are examples for every believer. Today, we will look at four bible characters to see what examples they set for us Examples I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peters Great Escape Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Mar 7, 2002

Peter was freed from prison because the church prayed. This sermon covers six key points about prayer,discusses its importance,and follows with a 7 question quiz to examine our own prayer life.

Sermon Title: PETERS GREAT ESCAPE Sermon Series: P.O.W.E.R. Main Script: Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Other Scripture Studied: Acts 12:1-19, John 5:14 Talk about Peters great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Christ; No Walls Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 4, 2006

Since Christ has udown the walls we should live in unity with our brothers in Christ. Lack of unity in the body of Christ is one of the greatest hindrances of evangelism.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ UNIFIED IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:11-22 I believe the greatest hindrance of the church or the people of God experiencing the fullness of God’s blessings and the greatest hindrance of the people of God winning a lost world to Jesus Christ ∙is not the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Avoiding A Legacy Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Samson. He appeared to have such potential, and God DID use him, but he is primarily remembered for his sin.

Samson: Avoiding a legacy of shame (Judges 13-16) Part two Intro – potential – 12 Judges 1375 – 1050; Nazarite – Hair, alcohol, dead bodies; miracle birth; Judg 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. NIV Judg 13:1-5 13:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Joey Johnson on Sep 10, 2001

Samson’s life serves as a stark reminder of the ease at which we can fall into the snare of sin.

“NO STRINGS ATTACHED” (Judges 13.1-3; 24; 16.4-6; 19) I. THE DRAW OF DISOBEDIENCE (Judges 14.1,2;3) 1 “Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 so he went up and told his father and mother, saying, ‘I have seen a woman in Timnah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifesongs Of Intellect & Enthusiasm Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 11, 2008

Part 5. Lives of worship, connecting with God and displaying His glory through intellect and enthusiasm.

LIFESONGS OF INTELLECT & ENTHUSIASM Part 5 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Pastor Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 10, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist