Sermons on Rites Of Passage:

The Environment Of Choice Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

THIS PASSAGE PRESENTS US WITH SEVERAL SCENARIOS, EACH OF WHICH PRESENTS PAUL AND BY INFERENCE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE NOTE OF THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. IN OTHER WORDS, CHOICES

THE ENVIRONMENT OF CHOICE Acts 16:11-40 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Stairway To Divine Fulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

17th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to be fill with the very fulness of God. I follow the obvious sequence of events revealed in the passage by the "so thats" leading up to that fulness.

Ephesians Series #17 “Stairway to God’s Fullness” Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-19 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 26, 2021

What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Seven Foundational Pillars Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 27, 2014

There are aspects of the Christian faith in which there can be opinions. The Bible also lists some things in which there is a "Thus saith the Lord." Ephesians 4:1-6 is a passage dealing with essentials of the faith.

SEVEN FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH EPHESIANS 4:1-6 This is remake of a portion of the sermon preached at Dorn Ridge, May 18 and 25, 2014 titled: “Building Up and Restoring the Body of Christ” INTRODUCTION; 1.) A traditional motto in our churches has been “In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Viii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2021

Olivet Discourse is examined as the relationship of the rapture to end-time events is analyzed. Exegetical challenges found in Matthew 24 and the parallel passages are discussed. This study focuses on Matthew 24:1-14.

We have been seeking to answer the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. This is the eighth message in the series. In this session we will begin an analysis of the Olivet Discourse. The Olivet Discourse is Jesus’s prophetic message recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, Psalm 118:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 13:1-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Acts 2:16-21, Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 24:1-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Revival And It's Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. The chaotic situation in the City of Ephesus put the missionaries team out of control. What lesson did we learn from this passage on the providence of God?

Acts 19:23-41 Revival challenged by Persecutors 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius 19:28-34 Riot at Ephesus 19:35-41 Wisdom of City Clerk Acts 19:23-27 Evil designs of Demetrius There was a riot at Ephesus because of the revival of spirituality. Earlier passages explained to us that the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Methodist

Under The Shadow Of His Wings (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 16, 2021

This message was written in June 2020 to address the Corona Virus pandemic. This passage from Psalm speaks of how God will send His angels to deliver us from evil and from the pestilence.

Last week, I introduced Part 1 of our message by saying that we have endured some crazy events in America during the first six months of 2020, with the impeachment trial; the Corona Virus pandemic; and then racial and civil unrest, accompanied with looting, rioting and terrible violence. And I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This Bible passage, about the “Massacre of the Innocents,” can be applied to abortion. This message shares some insights into the driving force behind the killing of babies, and speaks of what can be done to stop it.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Remembering the Holy Innocents.” “In the New Testament, the ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ is the incident in the nativity narrative . . . in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children two years old and under in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Family Relatioships

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Protection In Times Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This passage reveals that those who walk with God are never truly surrounded by enemies—they are surrounded by divine protection. In the heat of spiritual warfare, we are not alone; the host of heaven fights for us.

DIVINE PROTECTION IN TIMES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:7; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 6:12-18; Psalm 125:1-2 INTRODUCTION: In this remarkable passage, Syria was persistently plotting against Israel. Yet each time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 34:7-8 - Part 3 – Angelic Protection And Deliverance, Plus Taste And See Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 28, 2025

In this interesting passage today we look at angels and their protection, deliverance, the will of God and the Lord concerning deliverance at Calvary. We look into taste – taste and see that the Lord is good, and examine Christian taste.

PSALM 34:7-8 - PART 3 – ANGELIC PROTECTION AND DELIVERANCE, PLUS TASTE AND SEE We are looking at this amazing Psalm today and continuing our thoughts from last time. For those new, this is an alphabetic Psalm, that is, each new thought begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Psalm 34:7-8, Hebrews 1:13-14, Matthew 4:11, Ephesians 2:2, Psalm 91:10-12, Matthew 4:6, Job 13:15, Luke 22:42-43, Psalm 22:19-21, Psalm 22:1, Romans 4:25, Psalm 46:1-3, Luke 14:22-24, Romans 11:12, Job 6:6-7, Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Psalm 119:103  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Rewards And Duty (October 5, 2025 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 30, 2025

This passage of scripture presents us with three things, faith, rewards and duty. If we forget about the sin warning that Jesus gives to us in this scripture, then our ingredients for true discipleship will be incomplete.

FAITH, REWARDS AND DUTY Text: Luke 17:(1-4) 5 – 10 Luke 17:5-10  The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"  (6)  The Lord replied, "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of False Prophets

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

There are many false prophets in the world today, and there are many false and crooked preachers. This passage provides some insight on how to identify those who are sharing false revelations and teaching false doctrine.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Beware of False Prophets.” I watch a lot of Christian programming on YouTube; and YouTube, through its algorithms, tries to tailor a watch list that lines up with my own preferences. But instead of getting sound Christian programming, the algorithm keeps ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Man (Father's Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 15, 2024

At lease twelve times we see the phrase "Blessed is the man" in the Bible. In this message we show a few of these passages of Scripture showing how a man is blessed by God"

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1 (Father’s Day) Intro. Today is Father’s Day and certainly we want to bless and honor off of the fathers in our service today. (Stand) You will see the phrase “blessed is the man” twelve times in the Bible. At least four different Hebrew words are used in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024

Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 16:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 16:4-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Genesis 16:6, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal