Sermons on Religious Tests:

It All Comes Down To This

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 8, 2023

It all comes down to this… It’s a phrase we’ve all used at some point or another. It speaks of a defining moment—a critical stage in your life—a momentous occasion. A point in life where everything changes. In one way or another, nothing will be the same from this point on.

It Comes Down to This Luke 24:1-12 I am not a football fan. As a matter of fact, I’m really not a fan of any kind of sports. Now, I love to play golf, and maybe some other games, but I really dislike sitting and watching games. Unless it’s maybe an HS game, and I know some of the players, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Promise And Our Tried Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2025

When we face an era of uncertainty and change, when everything seems dark and we don’t know how this is going to work out. Remember that all we have to do is rest the blessed assurance of God’s unwavering promises, knowing that God is faithful to His word and will fulfill His promises

God’s Promise and Our Tried Faith By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me say it is easy to trust God when everything is going well, when everything is gentle, smooth, peaceful, and you are looking at and enjoying life with a balcony view looking at the clam waves gently cascading ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, James 1:1-6, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025

An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2009

There is but one way to God, and that is through Jesus the Son of God. He presents Himself as the Door. The message explores some of the ramifications of that truth.

“Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021

Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seagulls In The Empress

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 3, 2018

The teaching you receive will either equip you to honour the Master or will serve to allow birds to invade and despoil your life.

“When the disciples went to the other side, they forgot to take bread. ‘Watch out,’ Jesus said to them, ‘beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ So, they began to discuss this among themselves, saying, ‘It is because we brought no bread.’ When Jesus learned of this, he said, ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Message Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

This is the end of the upper room discourse

The end of the message John 16:23-33 One guy said, “I’m really concerned about my wife. She walks around the house talking to herself all day long.” His friend asked, “Does she know you can hear her?” He said, “That’s the funny part. She thinks I’m actually ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of God’s Love-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2018

4 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-IV—Ephesians 2:1-10 After ‘Dodging a Bullet’ Attention: For Veterans Day: A recognition & appreciation of those still living, who have &/or are serving in the armed forces. No matter in what capacity you have served or are serving, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Does My Faith Background Matter? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 3, 2006

3rd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 3 “DOES MY DENOMINATIONAL BACKGROUND MATTER?” JOHN 12:30-32 & 17:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever said something, oh so carefully, lay out just how things were, and how they worked, and why they worked, and then sat back satisfied? Then you heard someone repeat what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!! Part 2- "For God So Loved" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 19, 2015

Part 2 of the believe in Jesus and live series We are preaching through key parts of John and our Sunday morning bible studies cover the information between the sermons.

John- Believe in Jesus and live!! Part 2---“For God so Loved” John chapter 3:1-21 I know that I am not alone when I say that I have been places where I really hoped no one saw me. I cringe at the thought of my fireman or cowboy buddies seeing me at stein mart Yes I have been there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Science And Faith Conflict? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 9, 2012

Science and faith do not have to be in conflict with each other. When there is conflict, it is either because of bad science or bad religion, or both.

A. How many of you enjoy learning about science? Was science your favorite subject in school? B. I like the story told about a teacher who was giving her second-grade students a lesson in science. 1. She explained all about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Learn A Lot From A Chicken

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 11, 2022

A message on God's desire for each one of us to be under His wings of Protection

Matthew 23:33-39 March 13, 2022 a.m. Do you all remember the PSA put out by the government about wearing seatbelts. They had two crash dummies named Vince and Larry. And of course the slogan was, “You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy!!!” I think I preached a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal