Sermons on Rightly Divide The Word:

The Theology Of "the Name"

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

Have you heard the expression, “What’s in a name”? This sermon discusses what the Israelite culture thought of names, how that explained their theology, and what it means to the New Testament church. Taken from an article in the FaithLife Bible app.

I. Intro A. Have you heard the expression, “What’s in a name”? Historically, names were given based more on what parents hoped for their children, or as reminders or memorials to some event pertinent to the child’s family. Tonight we’re going to discuss what the Israelite culture thought ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 20:1, Psalm 20:7, Isaiah 60:9

Divine Gift: Angelic Guardians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 25, 2021

The life of God’s people is the object of God’s gentle, intense and saving love.

Gospel of Life The value of human life is such that from the first moment of our existence, God assigns us a spirit guardian. As the Catholic Catechism says, “From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. ‘Beside each believer stands an angel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23, Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Hold Firm Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Proverbs 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Two Forgetful Followers”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 24, 2019

An annotated outline of a sermon about the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Jesus had been raised from the dead. Here we read about one of His post resurrection appearances. Unaware Jesus had risen, all these two disciples knew was He had been crucified, His tomb was found empty and they were despondent. Though Jesus promised His disciples He would be raised from the dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 11, 2019

Love must be evident

DO YOU REALLY LOVE JESUS? JOHN 21:15-17 1. INTRODUCTION. MOST OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US, HAVE USED THE WORD LOVE AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES. WE LOVE THINGS, PLACES, AND PEOPLE. SOMETIMES OUR LOVE IS MISPLACED AND MISDIRECTED. LOVE IS MORE THAN A FEELING. BECAUSE THE HUMAN NATURE IS SO FICKLE AT ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God, And We Are Not.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 22, 2019

Whenever we are tempted to change the rules found in the Word of God, we need to remember that "God Is God, and We Are Not. King Uzziah actions brings this truth into reality.

God Is God, And We Are Not October 18, 2019 2 Chronicles 16:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Let’s suppose for a moment that you are the star NBA player on your basketball team. You have scored more points, gotten more rebounds, had more assists, and hit more winning shots than anybody in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3: Building Up The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Do you neglect your soul all week, then come to church, expecting to be filled up? Or do you nourish your soul all week and come to build up others?

The Bible is full of different images to try to explain what the church is like and how it works. For example, the Apostle Paul often talks about the church as a building. But he didn’t mean a building made of wood or brick or stone. He meant a figurative building in which the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 14:19, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 14:26  (view more)  (view less)

Escondiendo La Palabra De Dios

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 15, 2021

Los consejos de Dios, Sus verdades, deben ser revelados. Es peligroso para cualquier hombre ocultar la Palabra de Dios, ya sea en su opinión o en su práctica. Háblase la verdad el uno al otro en el amor.

ESCONDIENDO LA PALABRA DE DIOS "no he negado las palabras de Dios." (Trabajo 6:10b) "Por lo tanto, háganse caso a ustedes mismos, y a todo el rebaño, sobre el cual el Espíritu Santo os ha hecho supervisores, para alimentar la iglesia de Dios, que él ha comprado ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:10, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal State Part 2 (Revelation 22) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 2, 2020

God's last words are very important which we must echo.

We will finish our study of the “End Times” this morning with the last Chapter of the Bible. Last week, we looked at Revelation 21 which described the beginning of the “The Eternal State” with God. Now, if we think about it, Revelation 22 are the “last words” of God to people! How important are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Speaks To Us

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

God communicates with His people.

PSALM 19:1-3 “HOW GOD SPEAKS TO US” A) We are living in a vast communication age. * Computer ... WWW, and E-mail, and even Instant Message. * Well, God has a way of communicating to us also. B) We are told in Rom. 1:20 that God communicates to us visibly. * “For the invisible things of him from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Book That Tells Us About Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 1, 2020

Before we see what the Bible says about Jesus we should see what kind of Book it is and why we should trust it.

THE BOOK THAT TELL US ABOUT JESUS (Sermon 1 from “The Life of Jesus – Part 1) “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God / and the Word became flesh and lived with us for awhile.” (John 1:1:1) “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways / but in these last days ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Present Standing Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2020

Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Paul had shown earlier that everyone is lost. Now he repeats the good news -- Everyone can be saved! The “anyone” of Romans10:13, echoes the “everyone” of John 3:16.

(35) Present Standing of Israel Romans 10:5-12 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the Law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Am? When I Am A Basket Case?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 16, 2020

Fill in the blank? I am _________________________________________? God's plan often times takes us into hopeless basket case situations to give God an opportunity to show His power. (part #1)

I AM? WHEN I AM A BASKET CASE … GOD USES BASKET CASES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 I am? Basket cases. FINISH THIS STATEMENT: I AM ____________________________________________________? Be honest with me? I am afraid? I am afraid? I am so lonesome I could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:1-10, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Risen Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 14, 2020

The Scriptures reveal the truth of Christ and give us hope in Christ

INTRO Good morning, everyone! Praise the Lord we are able to meet again online. • We thank God for the hope we have in Jesus, the salvation He has prepared for us, by grace through faith in Jesus. • His death and resurrection has brought us life! So wherever we are, let’s worship Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, John 20:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focus On Jesus Through The Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 5, 2019

What is at the heart and core of Pentecost? It is the message of Jesus crucified and risen for the salvation of the world.

6.9.19 Pentecost Sunday - John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also are going to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.” A few weeks ago I tore ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran