Sermons on Shallow Conversion:

I Know What Love Is

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Therer is no one who understood what love really is, and demonstrated it, like Jesus Christ.

Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Intro: Baseball players talk about times when the pitch looks like a beach ball up there. 1. that’s when they smack it into the bleachers. 2. I wonder if this question asked looked like that to Jesus. 3. it was a wonderful question, and one that gave Jesus a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

7 Ways To Avoid Sexual Sin

Contributed by Angelo Camungao on Jun 16, 2011

When was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of the battle we are fighting?

As some of you already know, last week was hard. A good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church. While the need for vigilance in this area is fresh on my mind, I want to try to redeem this tragedy by offering the following 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beautiful Promise Of John 3:16

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 27, 2008

Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of salvation! The familiarity of the cross: When we look upon this wooden object, we rarely give it a second thought. We wear this death symbol as e

TEXT: JOHN 3:16 TITLE: The 3 : 16 promise! TOPIC: The cross of Christ is part of God’s plan of salvation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 23, 2008 EASTER SUNDAY PROP.: Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested By Intercession: Lesson 11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Works Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Paul and James agree. Faith works. How? Here's where we need both of these to help us understand.

Romans 3:21-28 Ephesians 2:1-10 James 2:14-26 What is going on here? Are Paul and James contradicting one another? Does James hold a gospel that teaches justification by faith with works while Paul’s gospel teaches justification by faith without works? Because James is so strong on works ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2017

Significance is a matter of perspective—man's versus God's.

Our perception of things is unreliable; we often think we have the right perspective on an issue when in fact we are way off. Tom Wheeler, former CEO of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells a charming story that illustrates this point: He and his wife were driving along an interstate highway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Other

Jesus Brings Us Peace

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 16, 2017

Jesus wants us to live a quiet and peace-filled life. This sermon addresses that truth and offers practical applications from Scripture to help us help ourselves in this endeavor. It also addresses the concept of the "little ships".

Jesus Brings Us Peace Psalm 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Introduction: • There are several words that can describe what I want to talk with you about this morning. Some of them include: Calm, Tranquility, Quiet, Peace I. Jesus Calms the Storm - Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:29, Psalm 4:35-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 3:1-12, Isaiah 30:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Non-Biblical Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Ten sayings not found in Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many think these “sayings” are quoted from Scripture, but they are just not there. However, they have biblical truths taught (a) in principle, or (b) application. 2. Some wrongly apply some of these “sayings.” 3. Condition: become a man/woman of the book, i.e., the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 29:15, James 2:8, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Knowledge

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 9, 2021

There is a saying: "Knowledge is great. How you use it is power."

Lucius Annaeus Seneka, the younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher once stated: "The time will come when diligent research over long periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden. A single lifetime, even though entirely devoted to the sky, would not be enough for the investigation of so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:15, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 2:6

A Word Of Praise (The Doxology)

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 22, 2021

Jude sounds a warning of danger and he issues a call to action. He calls on the Called, the Beloved, the Kept for Jesus Christ to "earnestly contend for the faith".

A doxology is a short prayer or hymn of praise that extols the glory and majesty of God. Originally Jude (the brother of Jesus) planned to write about the "common salvation" V3 of the Brethren, but God changed his direction. God wanted us to know the reality and the danger of ungodly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Where Are The Signs And Wonders?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 18, 2021

What happened to the great miracles and the great acts written about long ago?

The scriptures tell us that JESUS CHRIST is the same, yesterday, today and forever, so, where are the signs and wonders. Many people ask whatever happened to the great and mighty acts done by The MOST HIGH in times past. HE split the red sea, HE burnt up Elijah’s enemies, HE made the hands of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 10:35-39

Why Does Revival Terry Series #3

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 10, 2021

Why haven’t the revivals of yesteryear been manifested in our nation’s churches for numerous years?

Why Does Revival Terry? Series #3 Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church Sunday July 11, 2021 AM Matt 9:35-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 27 Son-Rise In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus not only proves his claims and his power, it impacts our daily living.

1. Misplaced Body Sixty-four-year-old Herzlinde Eissler had been admitted to a hospital in Austria with stomach pains. Several days later she left the hospital and was shocked when she discovered why her family had not visited her during her stay. The hospital had made a mistake and told her family ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Exams

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2014

The final exam called the particular judgment is in essence a look into our hearts for evidence of love.

Final Exam Ascension Sunday 2014 I can see a swath of sinners settin' yonder And they're actin' like a pack of fools Gazin' into space lettin' their minds wander 'Stead of studyin' the good Lord's rules You better pay attention, build your comprehension There's gonna be a quiz at your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic