Sermons on Resident:

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Thing Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2021

There were many kings who reigned over Israel, but amongst all of them David was distinguished. The reason for David’s renown was because he had a single minded devotion toward God and made that his sole ambition.

We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (NKJV) As we continue our meditations on Psalm 91, we will focus our attention on verses 9 and 10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

If God Be For Us…

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2018

An awesome revelation that should shape our worldview, our view of God, and how we speak and conduct ourselves in life.

IF GOD BE FOR US… Rom. 8:31 INTRODUCTION OFFERING HUMOR 1. Father Michael, of St. Mary’s Church said, “I was on a plane last week from Edinburgh to London, when we ran into some very severe weather which resulted in turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fullness Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 9, 2019

We need to recognize the power of God's love and how He desires to love us.

Fullness of God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 March 3, 2019 What kind of a Christ follower are you? How’s that for a loaded first question? In all sincerity, if you are a Christ follower, do people know that? Do they know it from the way you live your life? Do they know it from the words you speak? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Tighten Up Your Belt Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015

Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Thanking God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Surely our Lord meditated upon Jonah’s fish story. He knew that he was heading into a mighty storm. Unlike Jonah, he was not fleeing from God’s presence. He was heading directly to the storm, and he himself would leap

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Thanking God 11/2/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction We now come to the miracle that makes Jonah famous – his being swallowed by the big fish. Text 17 And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Elections?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015

To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing The Eye Of The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2017

A unique look when the storms of life come like a hurricane.

Since the moment I willingly chose to give my life to Jesus and become a Christian, I have continued to experience an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity. That has been the primary impetus for me to earnestly desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4, Hosea 2:14, Acts 17:27-28, Job 38:1, Nahum 1:3, Psalm 13:1-2, Amos 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Individual Believer’s Former State

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017

The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Cometh By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

Many of the doctrines of the Bible are both SIMPLE and COMPLEX.

Faith is one of those doctrines. For example: • It is so simple a child can understand it • It is so deep that you can spend a lifetime studying it, and never be able to comprehend it fully One of the reasons that we do not see the hand of God moving in our churches today, is because of the lack ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Cometh By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Look especially at verse 6, we read, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Also, let us look at Romans 10:13-17 All churches that are Bible preaching churches, preach regularly on the doctrines of the Bible. Many of the doctrines of the Bible are both SIMPLE and COMPLEX. Faith is one of those doctrines. For example: • It is so simple a child can understand it • It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching For Maturity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 13, 2024

The preaching on Sundays and on all other occasions is purposed to bring souls to Christ and leading them into maturity. Where there is spirit, there is freedom. As Jesus declared the purpose of preaching, we preach to the liberty of others.

Theme: The Purpose of Preaching Text: Colossians 1:28-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Paul, a Prisoner. At the end of Paul’s third missionary journey he stayed in Corinth (Acts 20:2, 1 Corinthians 16:6).  During this time, he wrote an epistle to the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Overcome

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 2, 2024

Tindley wrote, “I'll overcome some day”. Pete Seeger and Joan Baez sang, “We shall overcome”. And the apostle John wrote, “You... have overcome”. I like them all. But I am drawn most to the words in scripture that says the overcoming has already happened.

Alba 9-1-2024 WE HAVE OVERCOME I John 4:4-6 "We Shall Overcome" is a gospel song that is associated heavily with the U.S. civil rights movement. Wikipedia has an article that says the origins of the song are unclear. It was thought to have descended from "I'll Overcome Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Your Everyday Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024

I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives.

We hear of faith preached, we are taught about faith, and we speak of faith. I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives. When we become a Christian, God gives us a measure of faith. Jesus reminded us that it doesn't take a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist