Sermons on Shame And Reproach:

He’s Coming Back Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke Chapter 21 verses 25 through 38

Luke 21: 25 – 38 He’s Coming Back 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Christ Is Insulted And Mohammed Is Honoured

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2014

A religion without a saviour that has suffered cannot endure insults to win those who mock. A religion that cannot bear insults must bear the impossible load of upholding the honour of one who did not give his life for others.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord In The Midst Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

This is an introductory message in a series on the seven churches of Revelation.

THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF HIS CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9-20 KJV I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts(Eph. 4:8-10); and 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph.4:11)

Gift giving is a year round problem. When we are invited to an event we wonder what we should bring. Usually the bigger the event, the bigger the gift. A dinner party requires a different gift from a wedding. Problems arise when we try to out give the other invited guests, try to bribe our way with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2020

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts (Eph.4:8-10); 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph. 4:11).

Ephesians 4:7-11 [7] But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." [9] (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Stronghold: Purity Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Led Life Part 9 (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 24, 2002

Faith, many people get close to the edge of faith but stop one step short of falling into the arms of God.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 April 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Faithfulness- from the Greek pistis-which is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Loss

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

The costs to those who walk away or never had a commitment to Jesus Christ

The Cost of Loss What is the cost of walking away from God? Count the cost were are told of any endeavor we involve ourselves in. Tonight I want us to consider several costs to the person who does not know, or walks away from their commitment to Christ. These are not in any order, but all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, The Great Giver! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2001

God will always give you more than you are able to give to Him!

INTRODUCTION  The world’s stingiest man went Christmas shopping, but everything he saw was too expensive except a $50 vase that was on sale for $2 because the handle had been broken off. He bought it and had the salesman ship it by mail so that his friend would think he had paid $50 for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering What God Has Done Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 4, 2002

The purpose of memorials in our lives.

A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon # 4 “Remembering What God has Done” Joshua 4 God realizes that we often forget what he has done for us. In Deuteronomy. 6:12 Moses issued a final warning to Israel just before they entered the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24, Joshua 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

How do we know God’s will in the big choices in life? How can we discern which direction to go? We can walk by faith into the future because of confidence in the caring nature of our God.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL When I was in Canada as a new Christian I had a huge choice to make. I had three options in front of me to choose from. All of these choices were good and moral. It was not a choice between right or wrong but rather an inconclusive choice. I had to pick from these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Warriors Song

Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005

It is about young warriors needed in the church.

A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-18

Denomination: Baptist