Sermons on Silas:

Laugh Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2016

Be a joy to others by sharing the gospel and excelling in your love.

Less than two months after the tragic and momentous events of nine-eleven, Disney released a movie which became a parable of our times. The movie was Monsters, Inc. (released on November 2, 2001), and it described a world that was fueled by fear – literally. The power company in the movie ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Barnabas—little Man, Big Deeds Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 25, 2015

This sermon examines Barnabas's character as an encourager, his generosity, and his obedience to God and challenges God's people to emulate him.

Barnabas—Little Man, Big Deeds Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 25, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 4:31-37 – “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

2 Timothy 3:16

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 28, 2014

2 Timothy 3:16

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Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: *other

Worship In Song Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2014

In this sermon, we explore a number of things about worshiping in song.

Introduction: A. We are in a sermon series called UR Church – Be the church of Christ. 1. We are learning about the church that Jesus built and how we can continue to be that church. 2. We have been learning about restoring the form and heart of NT Christianity. 3. We have talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Bautismo

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 20, 2019

¿Se debe bautizar por inmersión o por derramamiento? ¿Se deben bautizar sólo adultos? ¿Para qué es el bautismo?

EL BAUTISMO Dios quiso crear un pueblo para él milagrosamente, por su poder, a través de Abraham, e hizo un pacto eterno con Abraham y su descendencia; la circuncisión fue el sello para decirle a Abraham: “Este pacto es firme, para siempre”…está registrado en Gen 12 y 17. En ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022

Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

*********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 John 1:7-9, Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Acts 13:4-5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-41, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-24, Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:17, Philippians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:25-33, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

6th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2022

MAY 25th, 2022.

Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, Revelation 21:22-22:5, John 14:23-29, John 5:1-9. A). THE ENCOUNTER OF OPENNESS AND TRUTH. Acts 16:9-15. It is a bit of a cliché, but ‘when God closes one door, He opens another.’ This was certainly the experience of Paul and his companions: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, John 14:23-29, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Maurice Bickerstaff Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2022

Ito ay isang papuri para sa isang lalaki na namatay nang hindi inaasahan sa edad na 53. Siya ay lubos na minamahal ng kanyang pamilya at nagsimulang pumunta sa simbahan mga 3 taon bago ang kanyang kamatayan.

Eulogy Maurice Bickerstaff ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Juan 14:1-14:7 Si Maurice Bickerstaff ay dumating sa mundong ito, noong si Richard Nixon ang presidente, lumalago ang mga demonstrasyon laban sa digmaan sa Vietnam, nagsimula ang draft para sa hukbo sa US, ang gasolina ay .34 cents bawat galon, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inviting Who We Know

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

Perhaps some of us are feeling inadequate to do something for the kingdom. We can start by getting people to attend church. All it takes is to think of someone we know, and then to invite that individual to join us. It's that simple!

This morning I wish to address a question that many believers have, and that is “How do we get people to come to church?” First of all, it is important for us to realize something I once saw stated on a church sign. Where the pastor’s name is normally listed, someone had posted this: “Minister: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-48, Luke 15:8-9, Acts 18:1-3, Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Singing

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 4, 2021

People all over the world love to sing. It’s a mood lifter & anti-depressant with no side effects. Singing isn’t an option in Scripture. It’s a command. When we sing, we declare war against our adversary.

“Keep on Singing.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- If I can take us on a trip down memory lane for a minute and go back to the Disney Cartoon Movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs there is a famous song that says “Whistle While You Work” the Lyrics are - Just whistle while you work And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 5:18-19, James 5:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Revelation: A Message Of Hope (Introduction) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 14, 2021

The book of Revelation is meant to encourage believers.

Revelation: A Message of Hope! Introduction As we begin to look at the Revelation we should note that its message is not one that is meant to frighten us. It is meant to encourage us. It is a book that some people completely avoid. It is a book that others immerse themselves in. Still, others ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Always Room for Growth

“This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one: being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, and being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God-Planted Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are not GOD PLANTED!

HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH? CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does, he plants the seed, cultivates the seed, fertilizes the seed and then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Simplicity Versus Complexity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We need to see that the primary problem of the Pharisees was that they were too religious. Some people go bad because of their vices, and others because of their virtues.

Human nature loves to magnify the minute and give significance to the insignificant by the simple method of stretching the truth. An army cook, for example, feed a mob of men with scrambled eggs, and then he sat down and wrote to his girl friend: "Dearest, for two hours shells have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37