Sermons on Rite Of Passage:

The Elements Of Unity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

This passage presents the seven elements of unity for every church.

Introduction What is it that unites the Christian church? Is it what verses 2 and 3 have already spoken of? Is it humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance? Is it love? Is it an eagerness about unity? That is scary if such were true. If unity were founded on our ability to be humble and to love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Under The Shadow

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

This is a breakdown of one of the most powerful and comforting passages in the Bible.

LIVING UNDER THE SHADOW Ps. 91:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I remember hearing the humorous story of a group of soldiers at boot camp at the end of a long day. 2. The sergeant had just turned out the lights and the poor soldiers knew it wouldn't be very long until reveille was sounded, driving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Leader’s Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012

This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Thankful For The Coming Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God outlines for us His second coming

Introduction: Consider the state of our world… our homes: • Half of pregnancies among American women are unintended, and about four in 10 of these end in abortion. • About half of American women will have an unintended pregnancy, and nearly 3 in 10 will have an abortion, by age ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The World As It Should Be

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 8, 2017

An encouraging passage in Jeremiah envisions the better world that is to come.

1. Israel has a checkered history of renewed commitments and broken promises. - Jeremiah 31:32. - Look up examples of this pattern: a. Deuteronomy 6:4-9. (Positive.) b. Judges 2:1-3. (Negative.) c. 1 Kings 8:54-65. (Positive.) d. 1 Kings 16:25-26. (Negative.) 2. The church age brought laws ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: Preaching A Non-Bible Subject Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2018

Preach a topic not directly addressed by a single passage of scripture.

Lesson Goal To teach preachers how to handle subjects not directly addressed in the Bible and still have a biblical basis. Lesson Intro There are subjects that a preacher will eventually want to preach on, that are not directly covered in any one passage of Scripture. Parenting, marital ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

The flesh and the spirit are at war in this passage, and in our own hearts.

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56 Intro: Everyone thinks they know what a real man is. 1. pro athlete, Rambo, fireman. 2. always tough, strong, can really shoot any one of his variety of weapons, protect the fam! 3. Father’s Day is tough, because we are not quite as secure in our role as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Tradegy Of False Assumptions.

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 29, 2022

In this scripture passage we see THE TRADGEDY OF FALSE ASSUMPTIONS.

False assumptions have caused a lot of problem in our society and in our churches. WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ASSUMPTION? Definition: The definition of an assumption is an idea that is formed without evidence. One of the biggest ways to get ourselves in trouble in this life is to live a life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

To Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This well-known passage becomes a foundation for a Christmas series

People bring a lot of different baggage into the Christmas season. Some of you are facing the sadness of losing a family member recently. Some are looking at surgery or just recovering from it. Several are adjusting to becoming parents of a new baby in the past year or 2. I asked a few families ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supper In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

8 passages from the New American Standard Bible

John 12:2 - So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. John 13:2 - During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, John 13:4 - got up from supper, and laid ...read more

Scripture: John 12:2

Denomination: Vineyard

Our Christian Behavior

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 29, 2021

This passage is the beginning of a "handbook" for the Christian disciple.

7 Ones – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found the following poem while researching this sermon. “One night, I had a wondrous dream; one set of footprints there was seen, the footprints of my precious Lord, but mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, and I asked the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace From Galatians (19 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This passage of scripture concludes Paul’s letter to the Galatians.

In this letter we have been able to see: 1. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of love. 2. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of disappointment because they had so soon turned from the doctrine of grace to a false doctrine. 3. Paul wrote to the Galatians out of a heart of concern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchman Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Mar 16, 2025

A talk on the Watchman passage from Ezekiel 2-3

Introduction Okay, did you know that for many years Yorkshire was responsible for protecting the whole Western world from nuclear Armageddon? It's true. Up on the North York Moors between Whitby and Pickering, there's an RAF base called Fylingdales. It sort of looks a bit like a box now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational