Sermons on Restoration:

Going Public! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus

Sermon: Going public Thesis: Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus. Going public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2011 Decembers Ago Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came toge

Sermon: 2011 Decembers Ago Thesis: The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 4 - Get Smart By Putting Faith In Action! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

We need to put our faith into action by controlling our anger, our emotions, we do this step of faith by losing our self-centered mindsets. If we do this God promises to draw nearer to us, to lift us up, to answer our prayers and to enable us to resist the enemy of our soul, the Devil.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behemoth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020

A study in the book of Job 40: 1 – 24

Job 40: 1 – 24 Behemoth is not a dinosaur 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Think Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 7: 1 – 28

Hebrews 7: 1 – 28 Think 1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Renunciation By An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2020

Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL

January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough To Freedom! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2020

We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. Men and women died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this country.

Breakthrough to Freedom! Thesis: We cannot allow fear to rob us of our freedom to worship God. We have to choose freedom over fear and safety because our only allegiance is to God and that’s what makes us really free. Men died giving up their safety to give you the freedom you have today in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apollos' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019

To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2019

The Scottish Reformer John Knox had this prayer read to him daily during his last illness. But you would benefit by starting now to read it and meditate on it. What a treasury of truth it is!

Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Title: Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer Scripture: John 17 We now come to what is known as the High-Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus. In this prayer, He made intercession for His own. It is a picture of His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Tongue Twisted

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2021

O, for one to prophesy and maybe a thousand to sing, but none for a vain thing.

For over forty years I was a hardcore Cessationist, but now believe that God can do whatever He wants in any dispensation. The Holy Spirit has not run out of gifts nor was stripped of some by God after the first century or when the Bible was completed. That said, there are manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Genesis 10:31, Revelation 5:9-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22, Acts 2:36-37, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:7-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Romans 12:4-9, 1 Corinthians 12:10, Acts 26:14-15, Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 22:2, Acts 19:6, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:3-21, Acts 1:19, John 5:2, Mark 16:17, Isaiah 66:18, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 28:9-16, Ezra 4:7, Psalm 55:9, Deuteronomy 28:49, Acts 21:40, Genesis 10:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Your Cave Into A Cathedral! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 22, 2021

No matter what you are going thru, you can turn your cave of fear, distress, or depression, into a cathedral of prayer and praise!

We are turning again to the book of Psalms for our encouragement and instruction today. Why? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Psalm 45: A Song Of Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 4, 2020

This is a messianic psalm. This is another maschil psalm, written by the sons of Korah, and is inscribed “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim” (Shoshannim identifies the tune to which it was to be sung)."It is a picture of Christ as the Messiah.

Home Lessons May 15, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 45 Title: A Song of Love Theme: The coming of Christ to establish His kingdom on this earth. Psalm 45 (KJV) 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ -God's Greatest Soldier!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jun 9, 2021

Memorial Weekend offers us opportunity to remember God's Greatest Soldier!

Our Memorial Day Observance reminds unfortunately today that -War in an unfortunate and inevitable part of life! Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: -NIV Ecclesiastes 3:2a a time to be born and a time to die, -NIV Ecclesiastes 3:3b a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist