Sermons on Reputation:

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Are Forgiven Much

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

Church life can become awful conventional, safe and predictable. One day Jesus met a woman who blew all of that away.

Our text for this morning is a surprising story of the reaction that different people had when they met Jesus. It is Luke 7:36-50. I encourage you to open your Bible so you can see it for yourself. In the pew Bibles it is on page 66 of the New Testament section. And please stand for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Hospitality

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 4, 2021

It is precisely through our sacrificial giving of our time, money and love that we point the world to the Father who is our portion and the desire of our hearts.

Being Hospitable Philippians 2:3-4; John 13:12-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Who being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather He made Himself nothing by taking on the nature of a servant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by John L Jefferson on Jan 25, 2026

There is bad trouble and Good Trouble. And here is what the church must remember: we often define peace as the absence of conflict. But in the Kingdom of God, peace is not the absence of conflict—it is the presence of justice.

GOOD TROUBLE Text: Acts 17:1–9 (Key verses 6–7) Theme Refrain: God doesn’t need a crowd—He needs the committed! --- INTRODUCTION: THE CALL TO NECESSARY TROUBLE Church, I want to begin with the words of a modern prophet of justice—Congressman John Lewis. He carried courage in one hand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2026

David suggests that the righteous must trust in the Lord even if they have to (1) suffer awhile they can do it joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

Sermon: Trusting God When Everything Falls A Part Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Kingdom Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 13, 2021

In part 6 of this series we examine what Jesus said about fulfilling the Law. This is Part A of this message and Part B will focus on why Jesus had the authority to fulfill the Law.

Living In The Kingdom 6 Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20; Hebrews 10:12; Galatians 3:24-25 This morning we are continuing our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and today we are going to be focusing on Matthew 5:17-20. When I initially wrote this message, there was too much information to be covered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Hebrews 10:12, Galatians 3:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Mary Know?

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 26, 2024

A sermon emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story.

What did Mary Know (pt 2)? CCCAG 12-22-24 Introduction: Several years ago, there was a little bit of controversy about the Virgin Mary regarding a song that came out called, “Mary Did you Know?” In that song, the lyrics ask Mary several questions about what she knew about the child that she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing Problems

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

Are we afraid to ask what Jesus has in store for us, of what our future following him might look like?

This was a very difficult sermon to prepare because this passage doesn’t really apply to you, at least not the way most preachers spin it. I can just hear the disciples arguing over who’s the greatest, can’t you? like a bunch of little boys bragging in the playground at recess, or kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not For Spiritual Wimps Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 10, 2025

Disciples of Jesus have a calling to partner with Jesus in enabling repentance-avoiders to repent by being salt and light as we live the "beatitudinal" life.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:1-16 “Not For Spiritual Wimps” Do you ever have those moments when you think – this world has gone mad! Attention spans are being reduced to sound bites … 2 minute reels … and doom scrolling. Everyone is now an expert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: The Believer’s Answer Of Faith To The Advice Of Fear

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 20, 2025

This psalm expresses David's trust in the Lord as all-knowing and righteous and his disappointment with the world around him. David answers the voice of fear with a confident faith in God. This world can be a scary place.

Sermon: The Believer’s Answer of Faith to the Advice of Fear Psalms 11:1-7 “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Building For Christ—celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Church Anniversary

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 15, 2022

This sermon is for a church celebrating its 9th church anniversary. It uses Saul and Ananias to show that we are uniquely created for a purpose.

Building For Christ—Celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Exodus 4:1-13 Acts 9:11-18 Today is a day of celebration in the life of our church as we remember the goodness of God. Anniversaries are a time of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Acts 9:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Cross Has Arrived

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Lent is a the 40 days, (not counting Sundays) from Ash Wednesday till Easter.

Your Cross Has Arrived “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 Intro: This week we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023

The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-10, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

14. The Rejection Of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as if God should be pleased with most of our compliance.

The Rejection of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice May 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 15 Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as ...read more

Denomination: Brethren