Sermons on Religious Vocations:

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

Attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Original purpose was rest and/or interruption from work.

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

The Original Intent of the Lord's Day

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 05 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 6, 2024

Arrange your life to be worthy to the Lord.

A. INTRODUCTION, v. 1 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (Ephesians 4:1, NKJV). 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trying To Hide In Plain Sight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world, doing good deeds, and glorifying God through our actions.

Good morning, brothers and sisters, it’s good to be with you today. I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful piece of Scripture with you today, one that I believe can illuminate our lives and guide our actions. We're looking at Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus teaches us about living a life of light, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Can't Hide

It’s Like Fire

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 1, 2026

What Jeremiah’s ministry was doing for the nation was important, but even more important was what Jeremiah’s ministry was doing for Jeremiah. As we serve the Lord, our capacity for ministry should increase and enable us to do much more than we ever thought we could do.

Jeremiah 20:7-9 (NKJV) “It’s Like Fire” February 1, 2026 It was in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah to the 11th year of Zedekiah. Mattaniah was his birth name, and he was the last of King Josiah’s sons to sit on the throne in Judah, but Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon changed his name to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Firm In Righteous Living Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of faith as a long-term commitment to righteousness, using teachings from 1 Thessalonians and Matthew, and seeking divine help to overcome life's trials and temptations.

Good to see you all back as we continue our series through the New Testament letter, 1st Thessalonians. As you may remember, the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul during his second missionary journey. Like many other Roman cities of the time, Thessalonica is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Topics: Righteous Living, Faithful Commitment, Overcoming Temptations

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003

The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002

In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

The way of woe leads to happiness!

We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Isaiah 6:5, Job 5:17, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 144:15, Proverbs 3:13, John 13:7, James 5:11, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:14, Mark 8:35, Mark 12:30, Psalm 37:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving To Seek Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 17, 2007

This sermon speaks to the transforming power of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

“A NEW PEOPLE” God’s Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 PASTOR BENJAMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 2-13-05 “A New People”- God’s Extreme Makeover 2Cor. 5:10-21 Introduction: There is an interesting television program that airs each week called Extreme ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Todays call to worship is all about building our lives on the rock of our salvation. That rock is Jesus Christ. He is described for us as the Corner Stone. We are also described as Living Stones built on Him.

Like A Rock Last week I introduced a new construction project to you. The project was entitled Lets Build a Church. As I outlined that project I finished by listing seven things that we could do that would help build our church. This week I would like to expand on one of those seven points. Id ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Together With Like Minds Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

Paul discusses two actions that will give us like minds.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDS Philippians 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. Spock performing the Vulcan mind meld on Star Trek at the OK Corral, so they would think the bullets were not real. • We have a better basis for which to have like minds, and Paul gives it to us before he calls for us to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002

Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist