Sermons on Rule:

Three Essentials Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2021

We mortals understand for us to live in this physical life there are somethings that are essential.

These things we cannot survive without in this physical world, they are: • Air to breathe • Water • Food • Sleep • Shelter • Income These things are essential to life here on earth. Also, when it comes to our spiritual life there are somethings that are essential to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:5-28

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Take God Up On His Test? (Exodus 15:22-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

If you're actually/fully obeying God, will He heal you?

I apparently needed a break from Exodus, which I didn't expect (did Psalm 9-12). But I'm learning to not fight it, and just go with it. [And I'm hoping this is the Spirit leading me, somehow]. This week, I felt like I was maybe ready to try Exodus again. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, James 5:14-16, John 9:30-33

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Mine Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 10, 2021

The “false prophet” or “Antichrist” will perform great signs and will deceive the inhabitants of the earth, including bringing peace on earth … but that “peace” will come with a price.

[Play “Imagine” by John Lennon.] Wow. Sounds like “Heaven on earth,” doesn’t it? “Nothing to kill or die for” … “No need for greed or hunger/A brotherhood of man” … “Imagine all the people/Living life in peace … Sharing all the world … And the world will live as one” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-17, Genesis 10:8-9, Revelation 13:2-4, Revelation 13:7-8, Daniel 2:39-45, Daniel 2:31-36, Daniel 2:27-28, Genesis 11:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson #17 [id3] The Priesthood Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2020

The book of Hebrews was written for the Jewish people. According to Old Testament teaching, these people were raised with firm convictions that a priest was necessary to their relationship with God. The priest served as a go-between or an intercessor between man and God.

20 Tom Lowe Lesson #17 [ID3] The Priesthood of Christ (HEBREWS 5:6-10) Text (NIV) 6 And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done". (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 18, 2023

In part 2 we will answer 3 questions... 1) how do we get in on the kingdom 2) what are we supposed to do with the kingdom 3) what is the kingdom worth

Your Kingdom Come, Your (2)... The King and His Kingdom Dismiss Grove KIDZ The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Became King Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2023

Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it!

Sermon: Palm Sunday - How Jesus (God) became King! Thesis: Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it! Scripture Texts: John 12: 1-19 Jesus Anointed at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Dawns Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 25, 2011

Christ came 1) At the Right Time (Matthew 4:12a); to 2) The Right Place (Matthew 4:12b-16); and with 3) The Right Proclamation (Matthew 4:17).

There are a few times in people’s lives that world wide seminal changes occur. For many in this room, World War II meant the removal of an evil atheistic empire. In my lifetime, the fall of Communion in Eastern Europe allowed a new freedom of worship and the proclamation of the Gospel. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Other

The Ground Is Level At The Foot Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The Old Testament gave favored status to the Jews and considered Gentiles unclean. But the New Testament teaches that the ground is level at the foot of the cross.

INTRODUCTION Galatians is written to a group of Christians who were straying from the grace-way. They replaced grace with rule-keeping. We need laws and rules. I’m glad we have the law of gravity, or we’d all fly off into space. And, of course, we need speed limit laws for public ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mystery Of Men Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002

This sermon explains why God has placed men first in His redemptive plan. (Credit for this interpretation of the passage goes to Jack Hayford.)

Father’s Day The Divine Mystery of Men 1 Timothy 2:8-15 June 16, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2010

We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e

Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fourth Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Keeping the Sabbath

When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Justice Vs. Human Injustice

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2014

To show the difference between divine and human justice system.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the difference between Divine and Human Justice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the difference between divine and human justice system. IV. TEXT: Genesis 18:25 (Amplified Bible) 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to slay the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And His Teachings Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022

The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-53, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Current Crisis In America (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 11, 2021

Message grounds Christians in biblical principles that can guide us during these turbulent times. How did we get to where we are at? What is behind the national shift in leadership and how do we respond to it? What can God's people expect in the days ahead?

This morning I am compelled to step out of our series on end times and address the crisis we are currently experiencing in America. This week the election results were certified by Congress. That happened in the midst of a chaotic assault on Capitol Hill that was tragic in its results. Where are we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 1 Chronicles 19:13, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Malachi 3:13, 1 Kings 12:13, Esther 7:1-10, Daniel 3:27, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 2:17-18, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic