Sermons on Satanic Marriages:

The Ideal And The Real Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The real ideal is to always have two people married who are Christians. But the fact is, all through history you have to deal with the mixed marriage of the Christian and non-Christian.

Mary was branded as a backslider when she divorced her husband of 20 years. Her church asked her to resign from all her roles, and the outrage pastor demanded-how could you? Mary endured the pain of criticism as long as she could, and then she moved away. The pastor of her new church questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Spirit Of Lying Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2021

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? What about lying?

Today we make vows of marriage, pledges of allegiance, and take oaths of office or make oaths in court. What would Jesus say about this? Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, 'YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.' But I say to you, make no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005

Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003

Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Warm At The Enemy's Fire Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

When we see an apparently strong Christian face a spiritual defeat, we tend to think, "I would have expected that to happen to anyone but him." Peter’s denial while keeping warm at the enemy’s fire creates a similar surprise.

Title: Keeping Warm at the Enemy’s Fire Text: "Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them" (Luke 22:54-55 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Introduction When we see an apparently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seventeen Words

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 23, 2012

Seventeen words of Ephesians 4:32 - Three imperatives that are the very keys to meaningful relationships with God and everyone else.

“Seventeen Words” Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ Jesus has forgiven you.” There is one fundamental issue that is at the very heart of human existence. It is so important that everyday, every moment is touched ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Friends

I Come To You Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 25, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I come to you in order for you to know that Jesus came to give life to your good faith works.

I Come To You by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2021) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”(Ephesians 2: 8-9, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:1, John 3:16, Exodus 31:18, Genesis 1:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

An Indoor-Outdoor Spiritual Barbeque

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2015

A damning indictment against stubborn unbelief, and a shocking redefining of 'family'...

AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPIRITUAL BARBEQUE. Mark 3:20-35. Belief crowds in towards Jesus, oblivious of walls (oblivious of the roof on one occasion), in the hope of a healing touch (Mark 3:20). Unbelief stands outside, questioning Jesus’ sanity. Some well-meaning acquaintances of Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accuser Of The Brethren Outline Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

Forgive because you have been forgiven and maybe of worse things than the other person did to you!

Accuser of the Brethren To live above with Saints we love, o that will be glory, But to live below with Saints we know, now that's another story! Have you ever failed and asked forgiveness, but did not get it? Proposition: You must forgive the sins of the Brethren. I. Because of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:1, Obadiah 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Engage The Real Enemy

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 7, 2020

In this divided nation it is essential that God's people understand that satan is the enemy, not other people. It is also imperative that they understand that we, God's people, are in a battle with the forces of evil.

Today we are not going to begin with scripture, because I want you to begin by talking about Strep Throat. Strep Throat: Strep A bacteria Pain in throat/white patches, Fever, stomach ache, chills, fatigue You can treat the symptoms. Gargle with salt water and take pain medication for the sore ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

God's Sure Way To Win In Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2022

1. We must make sure the messages we hear are true (vs. 17-18). 2. We must strive to overcome our selfishness (vs. 18). 3. We must keep growing in godly wisdom (vs. 19). 4. We must believe Jesus will give us the victory (vs. 20).

God's Sure Way to Win in Life The Book of Romans Romans 16:17-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16:17. Here Paul is very close to the end of his letter to the Christians in Rome. And in today's Scripture he shows us how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

This Kind...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2021

Christians are at war with an unseen, though extremely powerful, enemy. We are, however, not defenseless. We are given authority over the enemy, if we will invoke our rights given in Christ.

“When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, ‘What are you arguing about with them?’ And someone from the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Tetelestai

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the meaning of Jesus' proclamation that "it is finished".

"Tetelestai" John 19:28-30 (4-6-23) There are certain phrases from our nation's history that will forever be remembered: Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death!" Franklin Delano Roosevelt famously said "The only thing we have to fear is, fear ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist