Sermons on Sacred Writings:

Thessalonians - Who? When? Why? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 13, 2019

Through this message we learn about the historical situation which lead to the planting of the Thessalonian church, and the purpose of Paul writing 1 Thessalonians.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Who? When? Why? The year is 51AD. In that year the plans for, what is known, as the second missionary journey of Paul start to take place. You can read all about this journey in Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men Of God Spoke And Holy Spirit Moved Them To Speak

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY SPIRIT GOD's WORDS to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you speaking GOD'S WORDS? Yes. I memorized a lot and I speak it out whenever the circumstances need it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD brought home His WORDS to us by using holy men of GOD and they were moved to speak by the HOLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Prayer For Our Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Going To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

What caused Paul to write, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . ."?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. "Who’s going to be in heaven?" Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered whether or not you’ll be in heaven? Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Now, of course, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trip To Rome

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jun 30, 2002

This sermon introduces a new sermon series exploring the Roman Road of Salvation and the purpose of Paul’s writing.

Last Wednesday, I took my last final exam of the semester. The public schools’ last day of classes is a week from tomorrow. Mother’s Day has gone, Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is warmer and the days grow increasingly longer. Summer is upon us. And that means vacations, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Amazing Prophecies: The Royal Line

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Shows how the O.T. writes the geneaology of Christ in advance. Text Genesis 38:1-30

S20051029 AMAZING PROPHECIES: THE ROYAL LINE (EDITED AND ABBREVIATED) Matthew 1:2-6; Galatians 3:16,29; Genesis 38:1-30 When I was in my early teens I considered my brother, who is thirteen years my senior and who was then a medical student, the fountain of all wisdom. Normally he considered ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught People To Bridle Their Speech

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways.

1. Jesus knew the His brother James would write, "We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, He is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord Jesus was the only man who constantly controlled His speech. Ask the Lord to help you model ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walking Dead, The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2010

On the day of your life there should be a collision, both mourning and celebrating. How will you write the script for that day?

It is a story told only in the gospel of Luke. Jesus is coming into the community of Nain and around him a crowd of his followers jostled one another to get closer to their friend and teacher. And as often is the case when a group of like-minded people gather together the sound of laughter rose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Astonished Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jun 4, 2007

Understand what prompted Paul to write the book of Galatians and how his words affect us today.

“Astonished!” Galatians 1:1-9 INTRO: Have you ever experienced the frustration and shock of finding out that something you felt was very clear and plain had become muddied, confusing, even forgotten? As a kid, my mom would often ask me rhetorically, “Do I have to draw you a picture?” And most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Analyzing A Conversion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

You could write a book entitled “The Conversions Recorded in the Bible.” This is the story of one of those conversions.

ANALYZING A CONVERSION Joshua 2:1-24 INTRO: You could write a book entitled “The Conversions Recorded in the Bible.” The book would be thick, for the conversions are numerous. The book would be interesting, for the types of conversions are unique. The book would have a universal appeal, for many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 20, 2013

In this passage, our Psalmist writes from the perspective of a sheep that is happy that His Shepherd cares about him.

Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: What a wonderful Shepherd we have. What a privilege it is to be part of His flock. In our passage we see the psalmist writing as if he were one of the sheep in the Good Shepherd's flock. Recognizing the virtue and value of his Shepherd, he now wants ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2016

Writing the Romans, Paul speaks of his gratitude for them, giving some surprising reasons for being thankful.

“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Paul Or Not To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

Is it right to cherry pick Paul's writings just because we or the culture may find them inconvenient?

1Co 14 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Paul is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist