Sermons on Rise In Apostasy:

What Is Repentance?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2017

In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and living a life of Righteousness

Scripture: Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Theme: Repentance In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and Righteousness INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Losing To Win Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Prime Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2017

A message about the Creator God of the universe.

"The Prime Cause" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Priority One Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017

So what can you do to begin to get rid of stress and worry with your finances? The first step…and the only one we’re going to consider today is this—put God first.

Introduction If you’ve been with us at Summit for any length of time, you’ve heard us say that God wants us to experience a life with him that’s full and robust…a life with meaning and purpose. A few months ago, our memory verse was John 10:10. Jesus is speaking and he says, “The thief comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2017

It was with great joy that Peter and John (and in all likelihood the lame man was with them) went to the place where “their own company” of fellow believers (the whole church) had assembled—and I am sure they were received with great joy.

October 21, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Prayer for Boldness (4.23-31) Acts 4.23-31 (KJV) 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Work-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Attention: Marc Taylor, a fresh graduate from college with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 2: 13 -25

John 2: 13 -25 If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When We Gather Together

Contributed by John White on May 3, 2017

The principle and practice of God's people gathering together in the presence of the Lord in a house dedicated to Him for the purpose of corporate praise and worship is clearly taught throughout the Bible by command, precept and example.

WHY WE GATHER TOGETHER Psalm 84:10 "For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalm 122:1 " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Matt. 18:20 "Again I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 4, 2020

Doing Christian things doesn't make you a Christian.

Many years ago, I visited someone in the hospital whom I had never met before. He was a member of the church I pastored but had not gathered for a service in years. After introducing myself I looked for a way to have a spiritual conversation with him. From all the cussing he was doing, I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 6, 2020

When Abraham experienced Jehovah’s provision, he built an altar so that he would remember that day. The Lord’s Table is our Mount Moriah … where we come to remember that Jehovah is our “jireh” … our provider.

Breathe … That’s right … I’m asking you to take a deep breath right now. Breathe in … hold it … and let it out [exhale]. I want you to do that again … only much s-l-o-w-e-r this time. Concentrate. Feel the air as it goes past your nostrils and fills your lungs. Feel it. Be aware of it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 6:30-35, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: United Methodist

God Wants Us To Worship Like The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2020

The Wise Men show us how to be wise in our worship. 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-12). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

God Wants us to Worship Like the Wise Men The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 31, 2012 (Revised September 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we turn our focus to the Wise Men. We sing about three Wise Men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

Last time we left off in the text where John says: …we shall be like Him…

Objective: To exegete 1 John 3:2-3 emphasizing the point that our Savior’s sure and imminent return should motivate the believer to live holy just like our Savior Jesus is holy…. 1Jn 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Of John (Lesson 3): The Beginning Of Greater Things Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 24, 2020

The miraculous and revelatory are a byproduct of following Jesus. The greatest miracle is knowledge of Him and ourselves.

The Beginning of Greater Things Introduction: God is a miracle-working God. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever. When we follow close to Him, miracles are an everyday occurrence. The disciples followed Jesus, looking for a Messiah and Saviour, but there ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Her And Not Him?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 12: 1 – 16

Numbers 12: 1 – 16 Why her and not him? 12 Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married; for he had married an Ethiopian woman. 2 So they said, “Has the LORD indeed spoken only through Moses? Has He not spoken through us also?” And the LORD heard it. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Can I Believe What Is Often Associated With Hate And Hypocrisy? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 30, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018

How Can I Believe What is Often Associated with Hate and Hypocrisy? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 27, 2018 Intro Today we are concluding our series entitled: “How Can I Believe?” In this series we have been engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational