Sermons on Sinless Perfectionism:

"After The Order Of Melchizedek”

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it.

“After the Order of Melchizedek” A Deep Dive By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it. Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:4, Genesis 14:18-20, Matthew 21:41-46, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 23:6, Exodus 25:40, Hebrews 8:5, 1 John 2:1, Revelation 19:16, Matthew 27:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Wwjd - About Temptation

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 1, 2001

Christians should learn from and follow Jesus’ example when faced with temptation.

While waiting in a fast food restaurant to order my lunch one day last week, I noticed that the manager had keys hanging from a stretch band with WWJD imprinted on it. I wanted to ask him if he knew what WWJD means? Last year, while renting a car at an airport, I noticed that most of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Could God Love Us?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2001

If we are so sinful, how could God love us? What kind of love would allow him to love us?

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 4, 2000 John Dobbs HOW COULD GOD LOVE US? Introduction: Today we begin a series on love from the book of 1 John. John had a fiery and destructive temperament! He wanted to call down fire from heaven on some of Jesus’ enemies! Jesus called him a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I - That I Might Know Him Series Series

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001

Was Jesus capable of sinning?

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I Beware Ye Simple Ones John 1:14 states that " . . .the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. . ." Please do not mistake, as some have, thinking that the word "flesh" in this verse carries the connotation of "carnal." The Word was made flesh--but never carnal! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It True?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Choose if you believe. Live with the consequences of your choice.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. I Kings ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Christmas Card Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004

Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At Christmas

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 22, 2002

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILTY TO TEACH THE WORLD ABOUT CHRIST AND CHRISTMAS, IF WE DONT DO IT DONT EXPECT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT FOR US

A CLOSER LOOK AT CHRISTMAS LUKE 2: 1 – 14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Destroys Death

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon assures the believer that God will one day obliterate man’s ultimate enemy for ever.

Introduction: Paul in our text declares what is the very heart of the gospel, that death, man’s last enemy will one day be destroyed. Death, the cessation of human life. The grim reaper. The disrobing of our human vestures. The crumbling of our earthly tabernacle. The broken shell and the deposited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lifted Up, Looking On, And Let It Be Known Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 10, 2005

This is a simple study of verses 9-11 of Acts Chapter 1.

Lifted Up, Looking On, and Letting it be Known Acts 1:9-11 1. Lifted Up / He was lifted up… (v.9) a. …after He said these things (what did He say) (v.9a) He had just said you should be MY witnesses in verse 8. Jesus emphasized the word MY there. He stressed that word in His sentence. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 21, 2005

How can we truly prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Christ?

Preparing for Easter March 20, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Deacon reads Psalm 96:7-13. Introduction What does it take to really praise and worship? Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, “The music was nice but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Word: Salvation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

The second word of our Savior on the cross is directed to one of the thieves crucified with him. An analysis of Jesus’ second word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:43, teaches us about salvation.

Introduction Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus. But the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:42-43). Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Numbers 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Passion

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Christ’s Resurrection from the dead is not a secondary issue - the Resurrection is foundational to our faith.

Who crucified Jesus? God did to fulfill His divine purposes. God designed His Son’s death to accomplish victory over evil and suffering. From the Book of Acts we learn that Jesus was handed over by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge (Acts 2:23). The lashings, the thorns, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

T.l.c For Mom

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 9, 2005

A Mothers Day Outline

Mothers Day comes once a year, we should show our mothers every day that we love her and here are some examples of how we can do this. 1. WE SHOULD LOVE HER (Eph. 5:25-27) • “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” “That he might sanctify and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist