Sermons on Rise In Apostasy:

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Scandalous Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The gospel is scandalous!

Intro: 1. I saw a book advertised the other day called, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus Christ." I thought if people really knew the gospel, that's exactly what it would appear to be - Scandalous! 2. Amazingly we find these words in the Bible: "7 and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

God Wins Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2012

If you want to win join God's team. This sermon is a first-person narrative of Zerubbabel.

God Wins Haggai 2:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 2/26/12 Since this is the last sermon in our “Now is the Time” series from the Book of Haggai, and the closing passage centers in on just one individual, I’m going to do something a bit different today. I’m going to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012

He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012

In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with this humorous, puny piece about work. 1. All my life I’ve been looking for the perfect job 2. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...just couldn't concentrate. 3. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did He Really Say That? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2012

This is the introduction to a series on the I Ams from the book of John. Here we look at why we should believe Jesus' accounts of himself

Did He Really Say That? Man on the Street video about Jesus. So who do you think Jesus was? And more importantly: who do you think Jesus is today? You obviously think something about Jesus you are sitting in church on Sunday Morning. So who is Jesus for you? Usually Jesus gets good reviews, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2011

A study of chapter 9 of the book of Isaiah verse 6

Isaiah 9: 1 – 21 He Is Wonderful In our last study we had only managed to reach verse 5. So, today we are going to continue to review this awesome chapter of the Bible. So, to properly maintain our understanding of God’s Word revealed to us in chapter 9 of Isaiah let us start reading ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Alcohol - Should A Christian Drink Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 13, 2008

Sermon on what the Bible says about alcohol and whether a Christian should drink

Alcohol – Should a Christian Drink? We are continuing our series entitled, “Too Hot to Handle” and today we are going to be talking about the Hot Topic of Alcohol and the Bible and whether a Christian should Drink. Slide Even as we did last week, we see a wide discrepancy between what some ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008

What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008

Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Genealogy Of Grace

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Office Of The Prohet

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The prophetic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the p

The office of the prophet Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

What A Difference The Gospel Makes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2013

This sermon focuses on Paul's testimony as he defends his apostleship. The sermon is an adaption of a sermon by Ray Pritchard "How a Terrorist Became an Evangelist: The Amazing Story of Paul’s Conversion" (www.keepbelieving.com)

Introduction: A. The story is told of a family from the back woods, who many years ago, made their first visit to the big city. 1. As they checked into a grand hotel, they stood in amazement as they looked at all the new and impressive things they saw. 2. As dad checked them in at the reception ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ