Sermons on Sacred Vs Secular:

Article 24 Civil Magistrates Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon looks at the role of the Christians and governing authorities.

1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH. ARTICLE 24 CIVIL MAGISTRATES ROM 13:1-7. IN ROMANS 13 PAUL TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE ROLE OF CIVIL MAGISTRATES AND THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIVING OUT THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEM. 1. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES ARE GOD GIVEN V1-2 A) ESTABLISHED BY GOD V2 ALL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

R U Gr8ing Or Gr8ful?

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 9, 2010

Each of us is given the opportunity to be grating or grateful, we get to choose which we will be.

After Michelle and I were married, in one of our early Christmas gift exchanges, she gave me a Franklin Organizer - a day-timer type calendar. At the time, I felt like the wife who was just given a treadmill or vacuum for Valentines Day. My face and demeanor gave me away and she could tell I wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul And Corinth Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008

This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013

When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Bodies Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

Fifth message exploring the nature and function of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 5” Our physical body was designed to best function following three essential principles. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality God designed the body of Christ to function on those same three principles. In fact the most informative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Disciple's Obligation Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ has certain biblical obligations and responsibilities. This message addresses those obligations.

A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state officials so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Essential Church – Building Mature Disciples By Teaching God’s Word Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 29, 2013

The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God.

Today’s Main Idea: The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God. One of the strongest characteristics of FBC is our commitment to Biblical teaching. We began last week by looking at the Essentials of the church, looking to the things that the first Christians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Many Other Significant 3:16 Verses

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world....” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other “3:16” verses that are very meaningful.

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Surprise Series

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Ten Commandments: The Gift Of Sabbath Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

A positive view of the Sabbath, as God's gift to us. It is a) a time to relax, b) a time to worship, and c) a taste of heaven. A balanced view, with a unique perspective on c).

THE GIFT OF SABBATH—Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16 (Children’s Sermon: Show a car Maintenance Schedule. Just as a car needs maintenance, we do too. We do that at church, and other times…) Which of the 10 commandments is optional? For many Americans, all of them! You can hardly go through a day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16, Hebrews 4:9-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 7:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Digging Deep Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you dig deep to lay your foundation, you are wise. If you are satisfied to be shallow, you are foolish, and what you build will never hold up in the flood.

Dr. Victor Heiser, author of the one time best seller An American Doctor's Odyssey, was 16 years old when the tragic Johnstown flood struck in 1889. He was out in the barn getting a horse when he heard a dreadful roar. When he ran to the door he saw his father up at the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

The Salvation Army In The 21st Century: Five Battlefronts We Face

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world

God is on the move! As we rally in The Salvation Army to build our base of soldiers, to enlist troops to fight on the frontlines of the battlefields of this world, with the cross of Jesus Christ as our banner, we gather our troops, across the frontlines of the salvation war, gathered in foxholes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:30

Denomination: Salvation Army

"when A Mother Prayed"

Contributed by David Nolte on May 12, 2019

The prayer of a God-fearing mother is a powerful force

“When A Mother Prayed” Matthew 15:22-28 David P. Nolte A six-year-old boy couldn’t see his mother so he panicked and began shouting frantically, “Joyce! Joyce!” His mother was just an aisle away and she chided him, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Joyce,’ you should call me ‘Mother,’ because I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Eating Devil’s Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 4, 2021

Spiritual salmonella abounds so be careful at what buffet you eat.

1 Corinthians 10:20  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22, Ephesians 5:8-13, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 7:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes As A Pattern For Discipleship

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Feb 15, 2022

The Beatitudes provide a description of the signs to be recognized in the experiences of the Christian who is moving along the path toward mature discipleship.

Seeing the Beatitudes as Steps in Restructuring Your Heart For the past few weeks, we have been thinking about what it means to be followers of Jesus. At the beginning of this series, we were challenged to step out in faith without looking back, just as Peter and the other first disciples did. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist