Sermons on Sapphira:

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Above All Loves

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 15, 2023

In this sermon I seek to explore the 4 different kinds of loves that exist today, and how we need to keep God's Divine Agape love at the center of all the 4 loves.

THE LOVE ABOVE ALL LOVES Uses of the Word Love in the world today 1. Eros (Romantic Love) - This is the love shared between a man and woman who are attracted to each other and is quite often connected with sexual behavior. 2. Phileo (Brotherly Love) - This is the love shared between two friends ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:17, Acts 9:26-27, Genesis 25:28, John 15:13, Acts 5:12-42, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Legacy Of Barnabas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2026

We are all known for something!!!

Let me illustrate… Illus: This makes me think of a man who was known to be the ugliest man in his town. This man would walk to work each day, and he had to walk by a pet shop each day. And the owner of the shop placed a parrot outside of the pet shop on a stand to greet the people who walked pass ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Sick

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 24, 2001

The soul that sinneth, it shall die.

EZEKIEL 18:20 THE SYMPTOMS OF SIN ----------- Ezekiel 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 5 covers the word of wisdom, word of knowledge and discerning of spirits.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Part V  This is the conclusion to this study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  The intention of this series is to have an accurate understanding of the gifts 1 Cor 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do These Stones Mean

Contributed by Randy West on May 25, 2002

What do we leave our children? A memorial? or a memory?

What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-8 Intro: 1. Let’s go back in time 800 yrs before Christ. a. Father and Son traveling in Israel b. Son sees a pile of stones near the Jordan River c. He looks up to his father and says, "What do these stones mean?" d. The Father and son stop find a place to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Holiness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

What David Knows About God's Word Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 21, 2001

A glimpse into the heart of a man who loves the Word of God

LAMEDH - Psalms 119:89-96  David discusses the staying power of the Word of God. How God’s Word sustains both creation and man. NEWS STORY: ABOUT A CHURCH GUTTED BY A FIRE ON THE NIGHT OF EASTER SUNDAY. EVERYTHING BURNED TO THE GROUND EXCEPT ONE BIBLE WHICH WAS CHARRED ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Stephen: Boldly Going...

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

Another from a series on the book of Acts.

Stephen: Boldly Going... Acts 6:7-15 Over the last month, we have looked at a variety of people from the book of Acts. We looked Ananias and his wife Sapphira, who blasphemed the Holy Spirit and were killed, we have looked at Peter and John, who were arrested and taken before the Sanhedrin, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Selling A Keepsake

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

Compromised lately? If so,for what?

SELLING A KEEPSAKE I want to sell some things that may mean a lot to my family members so that I can do some things. I want to buy things, go places, feel good, and look good. My sister-in-law gave my wife her mother’s wedding rings, but I want to sell them. I’ve got my dad’s Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Of The Lord - Do We Have It?

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 20, 2004

It is because of delayed judgment that many Christians have no "fear" of the Lord.

Fear of the Lord – Do we have it? Scripture Text: Leviticus 10:1-7; 1 Samuel 2:12-17. 22-25. 27-29; Acts 5:1-14 and 2 Timothy 3:1-6 (Amplified Bible), 2 Timothy 4:3 Last week, we learned about standing still in the midst, but we also learned something else, The Fear of the Lord! In this day and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing With Concerns

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the transcript.

CLOSING WITH CONCERN 1 John 5:13-21 INTRODUCTION: We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Questions

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Peter and Christ after the Resurrection

AM MESSAGE – 05-02-04 “Three Simple Questions” John 21 INTRO: - Matt.28:10 – Jesus tells the women at the tomb to have the Disciples meet him in Galilee READ JOHN 21:1—8 1. Have you caught any FISH? - (v. 3) Peter literally says, “I going to back to what I know.” The Greek phrase here means, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Trials Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus is tempted by Satan

Celebrating Trials After Baptism - Jesus must narrow focus Luke 4:1-13 Led by the HS into the wilderness expressly to be tested/tempted. Three Environments - Wilderness - High Place - City Monks went to desert for Spiritual warfare. Tested - what does success look like? After 40 days - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Eagles

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 7, 2013

Christians like Eagles are special built by God to soar the heights of glory.

Quotes: “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” - Carl Sandburg “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal