Sermons on Ridicule Of Faithful Saints:

James: Sinner, Saint, Servant Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 12, 2013

Introductory message of a series on the book of James. Who he was, and his spiritual journey, from sinner to saint, to bondservant.

James Sinner Saint Servant Today we are beginning a new series on the book of James James is believed to be the first written of all the New Testament books. That probably comes as a shock to some of you to find out the New Testament is not chronological, and that the gospels weren't written ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showcase For Saints Or Hospital For Sinners?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

There is a temptation for us to put on our best front in church, a false front, and to especially welcome those who looked really good. But Jesus saw the church as especially for those who don't have it together and we will be wise to follow him.

When I was a boy, my mother used to tell us to be careful about the friends we picked. If you pick a study partner at school who doesn’t want to do school work, you won’t get much done. If you start going out at night and roving the town with kids who like to make trouble, it won’t be long before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17

The Space Between Sinners And Saints Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in the teaching series, "REVEALED" from NewSong Church in Westford, MA. This series accompanies our journey of Lent and leads us to the celebration of Jesus Christ, revealed and resurrected. Series graphics available upon request -- info@ne

:: VIDEO: “Love Wins - Trailer” :: Rob Bell & the Search for Truth -- [s.1] Earlier this week, Rob Bell - pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in MI - released a book called “Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-22

Denomination: *other

Tribulation Saints - Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2022

Who are the 144,000 and what is their mission in the Great Tribulation?

G.K. Chesterton once said, “Whenever you remove any fence, always pause long enough to ask yourself the question, ‘Why was it put there in the first place?’ Howard Hendricks says, “You are I are living in a time when fences are being removed all around us. America is playing a dangerous game with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

C. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

November 1st, 2025.

Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31 A). THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints Pray; Angels Play Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2015

When God's people pray, God's dispatches His angels to accomplish His plan. That means our prayers really do matter, so keep on praying until God comes through.

Some time ago, I came across a prayer from an unknown author that I’ve learned to appreciate more and more the longer I live. It goes like this: Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

God's people should encourage one another.

THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Signs Of Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This sermon reveals that the authentic evidence of our salvation is an inseparable pair of marks: a vertical faith that trusts completely in the Lord Jesus and a horizontal love that extends to all the saints.

Introduction Good morning. Here in Metro Manila, every jeepney has a sign on its dashboard. That sign is the outward evidence of its inward purpose and its final destination. By that sign, you know where it's going. In the same way, how can we know if someone is a genuine Christian? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, Man Of The Divine Gift Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2011

The patriarchs were saints like us, venal, self-serving and often flawed, but devoted to doing the will of God as revealed to them.

Abraham’s Call and Covenant Abram ben Terah was in Haran when he first heard the call of the Lord: “Go from your country and kindred and father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Saints, Taints, And Ain'ts

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

three catogories of the beliver

SAINTS, TAINTS, AND AIN’TS text: ROMANS 8:6-8 INTRODUCTION THERE ARE MANY CLASSIFICATION OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TODAY IN TO DAYS SOCIETY WE HAVE THE HIGH CLASS, MEANING THE WEALTHY THEN THERE IS THE MIDDLE CLASS, THOSE WHOSE LIVE COMFORTABLE AND LASTLY THE LOW CLASS, THOSE WHO ARE LIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Saints Service Of Remembrance

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 21, 2005

Jesus is the bread of life! For those who have recently lost a loved one Jesus wants to comfort and reassure you, and to satisfy your spiritual needs. Will you let him?

John 6: 35 [NOTE: I preached this on 30 October 2005 at our annual ’All Saints Service’, 5pm. We invite local families who have had a bereavement in the last two years. It is a God-given opportunity to love them, bless them, and reach out to them in Jesus’ name. After the service we have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Anglican

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Sad Sermons For Stubborn Saints

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2006

I have wondered how Jeremiah would have been received with the feel good crowd today.

Jeremiah #02 Sad sermons for stubborn Saints Jeremiah 2-6. 07/23/06 We are still doing a survey of the book of Jeremiah that we started last Sunday. I won’t do a verse by verse study but an overall survey of the book. In the first chapter of Jeremiah, we talked last week about his call to be a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist