Sermons on Sabbath Commandment:

What Is The Great Commission

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

The Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers to make disciples. We see here that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus presence.

Introduction: Very simply the Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus has given to all his followers to make disciples of all nations. In this passage we see that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

The sentence structure in the Greek proves that often we place the emphasis on the wrong thing in this passage. The emphasis is not on the armor, but on standing. The armor is simply a tool that we are to use to carry out God’s command, "STAND."

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Title: Stand Firm INTRODUCTION: Archibald Naismith tells us that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "my Captain says we are being destroyed, we need reinforcements quickly." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jan 27, 2010

This is the 4th sermon from the book of 1 John. This is part 2 of a sermon entitled THE GAMES SOME CHRISTIANS PLAY. In these scriptures John says that if we KNOW GOD then we KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John January 24, 2010 THE GAMES SOME CHRISTIANS PLAY: Part 2: Sermon #02: TRUST & OBEY – Part 1 Scripture Ref: 1 John 2: 3-6 ‘Hereby, we do know that we know HIM, if we keep HIS commandments. He that says, I know HIM & keeps not HIS commandments, is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Go!

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 23, 2009

Until the time of Jesus’ resurrection, the mission was primarily to other Jews. Non Jews were proselytized; however they sought Jesus and his disciples out. Here Jesus explicitly commands the disciples to reach out.

This morning we have heard the life story and call of Faye to go and serve China in mission. Her mandate is the same as the one upon which the Church as we know it is built. It comes from a directive issued by Jesus himself to his disciples just prior to his ascension into heaven. We find it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 8, 2011

Let us not be individuals or a nation who has forgotten their creator and sustainer by disregarding God’s commandments, judgments and statutes. This NEON sign in Deuteronomy was not only a warning for the Israelites but is also a warning for us all and a

Opening illustration: Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Longings For Your Life #1: Rescue Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2014

God wants to rescue you: 1. Through the commandments of Christ (vs. 1-3). 2. Through the coming of Christ (vs. 4-9). 3. Through the cross of Christ (vs. 10-14).

God's Longings for Your Life #1: Rescue Sermon with the Lord's Supper Hebrews 10:1-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 31, 2014 INTRODUCTION *It will soon be 13 years since the savage attacks on 9/11. It was a horrific day. The terrorists murdered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

Trying to follow the command of Jesus to love God and others without the power of the Spirit would be like trying to fill a bucket with water that has holes in the bottom of it. The bucket won't fill up.

If you sit down to a piano and play one key you create a sound. Now if you strike another key at the same time, you will have one of two tones. You will hear a harmonious tone, or you will hear a dissonant tone. You'll know right away which tone you hear. If you strike two keys at the same time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blacklist - Pt. 5 - Foot Loose Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 5 - Foot Loose I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Lists represent what we believe are important or at least what we don't want to forget or overlook. I think that is why this list we have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

(SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blacklist - Pt. 1 - Black Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 1 – Black Eyes I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to be on . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blacklist - Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to have . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Paul Is Coming To Town!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2010

God has many good gifts for His children, and His way is to pass them along using His ordained chain of command. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Saint Paul is Coming to Town! 2 Corinthians 12:13-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SaintPaulComingTown.html Paul is ready to return and face the folks at Corinth. But will they be ready for him? He represented spiritual authority, but would they accept his God-given authority? God has many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamentals Of Following Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2020

Jesus reminds us: 1. Of His commandment for Christians to love one another (vs. 17). 2. Of the cost of following Him (vs. 18-27). 3. Of His comfort for us (vs. 26).

Fundamentals of Following Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 15:17-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 27, 2017 (Revised March 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 15. It never ceases to amaze me that God devoted over a fourth of John's Gospel to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-27

Denomination: Baptist