Sermons on Scriptural Authority:

When Kingdoms Collide: God Or Government? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A good ambassador doesn’t hide out at the embassy and study the U.S. Constitution; he goes out into his assigned country and meets with its citizens. He delivers the message from his boss.

INTRODUCTION In our country we have hundreds of courts where thousands of lawyers are asking questions of witnesses. Most of them are pretty sharp characters. But in every one of these courts, there is a court reporter taking down everything being said. Because of that we have a record of some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

13) The Word Of God Equips Us! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God has always intended for His Word to be a fundamental part of our lives. The Word not only Profits Us, and Completes Us - but it also Equips Us. The Word has been given to us so that we might be “fully equipped” for all aspects of life and ministry.

Those Things Most Surely Believed 13) THE WORD OF GOD – EQUIPS US Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 BRIEF RECAP As recorded in Luke 1:1 - we are continuing week by week to confirm: “...those things most surely believed among us?” You see - as Children of God we need to know what we believe. So far, in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - What Is Necessary?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010

Discussion of the fact that much of what we use in worship isn't mandated by Scripture: pulpits, crosses on the wall, buildings, even sermons and music. So what is necessary, according to Scripture?

Worship – What is Necessary? Various Scriptures July 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today’s service is going to be a bit different. But I’m guessing you’ve already figured that one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Power Encounters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2015

A response is expected when Jesus is encountered.

Power Encounters Mark 1:21-28 Rev. Brian Bill October 3-4, 2015 A recent article in the New York Times entitled, “Googling for God,” begins this way: “It has been a bad decade for God, at least so far.” Google searches for churches are down 15 percent over the last five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Your Father Never Knew And Your Mother Never Told You Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 7, 2012

Study for most is not fun but what can be learned by real study of Scripture?

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY Anyone who claims to be a Christian and bases that claim on a knowledge gained from the Bible will also have a desire to be pleasing to the One Who has provided the salvation promised in the Bible. The desire to be pleasing to our Lord is not only something which we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live By God’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2019

We cannot live life in the best way possible if we ignore the wisdom offered by the author of all life.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord would reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selected infinite wisdom. “Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Only One

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 31, 2022

This message is based on the lyrics of a song made popular by the LeFevre Quartet. Scripture is brought in to establish the truth from each scripture for the lines in the song. Building during the message to show that ONLY ONE - JESUS deserves any and all praise! Scripture references are KJV.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE - Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022

In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

Grace And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 3, 2011

Believers are responsible for obeying the governing authorities as long as doing so doesn’t conflict with obedience to God.

Romans 13:1-10 Introduction: A. Have there ever been laws you didn’t agree with and were therefore tempted to disobey? B. Have you ever disagreed with decisions our government made? C. I think mainly of the political upheaval of the sixties and seventies in our country. D. An enormous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Deborah: A Mother In Israel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2020

If you want God to use you to restore your broken world, proclaim His Word, provoke trust in that Word, and praise the Lord.

One Sunday, a couple of years ago (2018), Ben and Jackee Belnap noticed an important envelope containing $1,060 mysteriously missing. For the previous year, University of Utah football fans had been saving money to pay back Ben's parents for season tickets, and that money was in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Tie That Binds Us

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Breaking The Chains That Bind Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 27, 2016

We must first recognize the destruction of our lives before we can be delivered. Once we're delivered, Jesus deploys us to live on mission for Him.

Breaking the Chains that Bind Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 27-28, 2016 Nate Weaver Testimony – Part 1 My Name is Nate, I’m an unashamed believer in Jesus Christ and I struggle with sin. When I was 16-years-old, my worst nightmare and biggest fear came true. My parents announced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Kisses: A Valentine's Message

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 26, 2001

A topical message on the many uses of the word "kiss" in scripture.

Popular culture has a lot to say about kisses. Radio airwaves are filled with songs about them, and teenage hearts are filled with thoughts of them. But the kiss is not strictly the domain of youngsters and songsters. A kiss is an expression of affection, an evidence of love. Society has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

When Its Convenient - When Its Not

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001

A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed