Sermons on Sexuality:

Break Free From The Past

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 29, 2022

Paul explains true Christian behavior. The old nature is dead. We are to accept Jesus as our Savior and put on the new nature. When we let Christ in our hearts, He changes us into what we should be.

Look Up: In verses 1-4: “For ye are dead.” Simply put, we died. We should have little desire for this world and what it has to offer. Our old nature has been removed. We that have been born again are dead to sin; its dominion has been broken. Our real home is in Heaven with Jesus. -- John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022

The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The End?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 15, 2020

What is death? What is the ultimate cause of death? What is the Second Coming? What is the resurrection? What is the judgment? What will the state of the righteous be for eternity?

What is death? What is the ultimate cause of death? What is the Second Coming? What is the resurrection? What is the judgment? What will the state of the righteous be for eternity? The Greek word for last or final is eschatos and that gives rise to what we call the study of last things, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spong Vs Spong Part 6

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

What should Christians do with disruptive heretics in their midst?

God easily overcomes educated, intelligent, so-called wisdom that denies Him: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” … Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (1 Corinthians 1:18-20 NIV) How powerful is our God? Who dares to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:158, Jeremiah 23:30-32, Numbers 15:30-31, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, James 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Understand This

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2020

Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3 to help the hearers understand the times in which we are living & how we are to live as Christians.

“UNDERSTAND THIS” 2 Timothy 3 FBCF – 9/30/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – After what the entire world saw last night in the Presidential debate (& I hesitate to use the word “presidential”), it just continues to become more & more obvious that we are in uncharted, turbulent, troubled, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fifth Gospel Of Isaiah: The Prologue (Chapter 1)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2024

This is the first of a series of messages on the life and ministry of the prophet Isaiah and his prophecies concerning the Promised Messiah and HIs work of redemption on our behalf.

When you ask a Christian, whether they are a long-time follower of Jesus or a new convert about the subject of prophecy, the first thing that usually comes to their mind are the prophecies describing the events leading to the return of Jesus Christ. Sermons, studies, and scholarship has been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Brother Killing Brother (Genesis 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2024

Brother killing brother has gone on since the beginning. Let's examine this topic in light of Genesis 4.

Brother has been killing brother since the beginning and our world still hasn't learned to love instead of hate: Hutu killing Tutsi, China threatening Taiwan, Russia attacking Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, the unwelcomed refugee, the unwelcomed innocent unborn child. Let’s explore the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: "be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

Matthew 1:18-25 teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Joseph waited for God's guidance even when things got confusing.

Transformed by Truth: "Be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT) Introduction Today, we are going to delve into a story from the Gospel of Matthew that teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Our focus will be on how Joseph reacted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 1:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:20-21, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 1:24-25, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Escape Temptation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 17, 2024

In a culture that is filled with so much moral depravity, how do escape or how can we escape from what the world puts around us?

The Scripture today depicts how the Israelites, who had gotten away from Egypt, were honored by God. But then they fell over and over again into the worshiping of idols. God seriously rebuffed a considerable lot of them, including those destined to meandering the desert until many of them died in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Or Fornication

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 19, 2024

Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, Guidelines against fornication by marriage to a spouse.

As we continue our study of Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, The Church, we notice the predominant sins found within. They are the very sins the body of Christ vowed to abstain from. (1 Cor. 5:1; 1 Cor. 6:9-10) Yet, they are the very sins committed by worldly persons; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Barriers Of Bewitchment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 24, 2024

Bewitchment is a serious bondage against the captivated victims and only the truth of God, with fervent prayers under the power of the Holy Spirit can bring genuine and permanent deliverance.

Breaking the Barriers of Bewitchment Study Text: Acts 8: 9 - 13 Introduction: Bewitchment is one of the common Satanic barriers used against people from fulfilling their God-given purpose and destiny in life. To bewitch is to charm a person and spiritually control him using Satanic powers. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2023

In the brief record of Luke made about the Holy Spirit’s activities in the Antioch church we find out about the power of the Holy Spirit.

One of the most fascinating stories in the Bible is Ezekiel’s account of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Ezekiel says the hand of the Lord is upon him and the Lord sets Ezekiel in a valley of dry bones. The Lord told Ezekiel to preach to the dry bones and tell them God says, “I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:20-21, Acts 13:4, Acts 15:28, Acts 11:24, Acts 11:28, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Empirical Evidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2023

Empirical evidence is defined as information gathered directly or indirectly through observation or experimentation that may be used to confirm or disconfirm a scientific theory.

Frank Ocean, an American singer and songwriter once remarked: “Some people focus more on sonics. Some people focus more on story. I focus on both sonics and story, but music sometimes, just music itself, can turn into more of a maths problem. I guess everything in life is a math problem, but it can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 3:5-6

Choosing Our Master

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2023

We are slaves or servants of whom we obey. We must choose carefully.

Choosing Our Master Carefully There is a story of Abraham Lincoln visiting a Southern slave market. Supposedly, Lincoln walked up to a young African girl on the auction block and looked her in the eye. She looked back in anger at her presumed purchaser. The future president did pay her price, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ