Sermons on Recipient:

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Holiness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Captive To The Call Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2006

Each of us has a call on our lives. Are you captive to your call?

Ephesians 3:1 (HCSB) For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - Prisoner of Christ  Paul was fully captive to the call of Christ  His only choice was obedience  His call to the Gentiles  We are all captive to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Intolerance Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.

At first glance, you might wonder just what all this writing about eating has to do with your Christian faith. After all, the text was penned with Jewish and Gentile Christians in mind and specifically written for the church at Rome. The Jewish converts had a problem with the rigid Jewish laws. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

What is essential to the gospel of salvation?

No Other Gospel Galatians 1:1-9 Introduction There is no doubt of the great influence that Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia has had on the church over the centuries. It has been front and center in the debate over the nature of salvation. The debate rages between faith and works. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 30, 2019

Christmas Eve Message. Look around, there is no peace on Earth. God did not wish for peace on earth, He gave us the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Jesus is our Peace.

Scripture Reading - Luke 2:8–14 The first Christmas greetings from the angels that first Christmas morning was “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Now 2,000 years later, look around, there is anything but peace. We hear of terrorist attacks, nation rising up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Reigns Sermon Iii: True Love Forgives - As Needed, As Prescribed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to forgive our brothers and sisters their trespasses against us as freely as God has forgiven our trespasses against Him. Truly forgiven folks become truly forgiving folks!

TRUE LOVE FORGIVES - AS NEEDED . . . AS PRESCRIBED How often have you gone to see a doctor and come away with a prescribed medication to be taken as needed? Thirty days later you go back to the pharmacy for a refill. You repeat the process ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

The Doctrine Of Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the Doctrine of Grace, emphasizing that God's unmerited favor is a gift freely given to us, leading to our redemption through Christ and our new identity in Him.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our understanding of who we are in Christ. We'll be exploring the Doctrine of Grace, God's unmerited favor that has been freely given to us, our redemption through Christ, and our new identity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Topics: Grace

Jet Tour Through 2 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 2 John

2nd John - Truth INTRODUCTION: 2nd John is more of a “postcard” than a Letter. Although it is among the smallest Books in the Bible, it has an important message for us to heed. I. The Author of the Book - A. Anonymous: B. Reasons for believing the Elder to be John: 1. Vocabulary and ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Now We Are The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.

Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction Versus Culture

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of God In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The controlling power of God in His people and in the church.

THE POWER OF GOD IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN TRANSFORM THE CHURCH INTO WHAT HE WANTS THE CHURCH TO BE. IT IS HIS POWER THAT QUICKENS US, JOHN 6:63 TEACHES, “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH.” WE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DIVINE POWER. THEREFORE, ONCE WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

The Godly Life

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004

As we begin a study of the Gospel of Luke, let’s look at some of the background behind the book.

Introduction: We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Luke. Since we will spend quite some time in this study, it seems right that we should begin it with some background about the book itself. I. Who was Luke, the author? A. He was the same author as the book of Acts. 1. By comparing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ