Sermons on Righteous Flight:

Appointing Elders Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013

What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

“When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Followers Make Good Fishermen Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers make good Fishermen

Lesson 05 of the Follow Me Series Followers Make Good Fishermen Compiled by Grady Henley Text: Mat 4:19-25 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Tattle Tales Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 10, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 6 verses 1 through 28

Daniel 6: 1 – 28 Tattle Tales 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2016

1) General Reassurance (1 John 2:12), 2) Assurance to Spiritual Children (1 John 2:13c), 3) Assurance to Spiritual Young Men (1 John 2:13b, 14b), 4) Assurance to Spiritual Fathers (1 John 2:13a, 14a)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging global leaders to rely more on government spending and less on monetary policy to spur growth as he prepares a budget that will push (Canada) into deficit. This week, Statistics Canada reported that output grew just 1.2 per cent in 2015, down from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Other

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2015

1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4)

The world claims to want love, and love is advocated and praised from every corner. Romantic love especially is touted. Songs, novels, movies, and television serials continually exploit emotional, lustful desire as if it were genuine love. Questing for and fantasizing about the “perfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

Affirmed In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2018

In Galatians 2:1–10 Paul was “Affirmed in the Gospel”, as shown through 1) His Coming (Galatians 2:1–2), 2) His Companion (Galatians 2:3–5), 3) His Commission (Galatians 2:6–8), and 4) His Commendation (Galatians 2:9–10) that he was of one truth and one spirit with the other twelve apostles.

The nature of work has radically changed. Moving away from a “job for life”, todays workers struggle with company reorganizations, changing customer demographics, labour laws, environmental regulations, trade pacts and on and on. All this comes on top of personal struggles. This week a congregation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

God Wants You Well

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2018

God wants to heal everyone in spite of doubts

God Wants You Well By Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Chapter 1 The Prayer of Faith Chapter 2 Binding, Rebuking, and Loosing Chapter 3 Speak to the Mountain Chapter 4 The Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil Chapter 5 Why Try to Get it When You Have Already Got It Chapter 6 Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Methodist

Faith: Our Connection To A Bigger Reality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 17, 2018

Faith: Our Connection to a Bigger Reality Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - September 16th, 2018

Faith: Our Connection to a Bigger Reality Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - September 16th, 2018 Intro: How big is your world? How big is the world around you? It’s an interesting question … because we begin to realize that we might begin thinking in terms of purely physical dimensions… which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David, A Hero Who Really Messed Up Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of David's Sin with Bathsheba we will uncover the path that we need to take when we really mess up.

David, A Hero Who Really Messed Up #heroes OKAY… Maple Grove are you ready to open up and dig into the Word of God? NOW - we are in this Summer of 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith…’ SO FAR – in this series we have talked about • Noah – a dad who saved His family • Moses – a guy who ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder Inc.

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 15: 1 – 38

2 Kings 15: 1 – 38 Murder Inc. 15 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah the son of Amaziah, king of Judah, became king. 2 He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. 3 And he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Enemy Situation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021

To establish that the Christian must prepare to be fit-to-fight. Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon-series: “Fit-to-Fight,” “The Enemy Situation,” in “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight: for the saint’s battle in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Continuing Ordinance Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2020

A study of the Lord's Supper, instructing the assembly as to what we are doing.

“I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2020

9 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IX—Jeremiah 17:11(:1-14) Attention: The following was written by a pastor describing one of his experiences... I love children. I love being around them & watching them play. Once in a while, I get it into my head to give a children's sermon. Even though I know I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:11, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2020

9 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-?IX—1Corinthians 7:10-17(7:1-17) (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: My wife & I are ‘empty-nesters.’ Our children are all grown & out of the house(small but respectful ‘hallelujah’ with fingers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist