Sermons on Sirring Up The Backsliders:

Jesus Christ Proclaimed Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 8, 2017

Mark jumps right into the life and ministry of Jesus, proclaiming Him as the Son of God. The Gospel opens with John the Baptist, preaching a message of repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ. He too proclaimed His deity.

Jesus Christ Proclaimed Mark 1: 1-8 As we begin our study in Mark’s Gospel, it is interesting to note that he doesn’t offer any genealogy of Christ, the events surrounding His birth, or any details about His childhood. These would have been essential to reach a Jewish audience, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Repentance

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 26, 2017

There are seven benefits to living a repentant life.

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We started off this series by talking about sin and the character of God. When we sin, we become distant from God because He is pure light and there is no darkness in Him at all. We learned that repentance is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Technology And The Soul Of Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017

How should the Christian view technology?

Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 5, 2017

Like our first parents, each of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. The story of the Fall tells us much about God's giving heart, Satan's destructive lies, and humanity's need for a Savior, of which God provided from the beginning.

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Paradise Lost “Genesis” means “beginnings.” This first book of the Bible introduces us to the beginning of creation and lots of other things. Today we’ll look at “The Fall,” the beginning of sin and all that goes wrong with the world. It would be nice to blame Adam and Eve, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015

Attempting to re-focus our congregation on some basic truths and get a 'FreshStart" in their own spiritual lives, this was one message offered to 'reboot' us in our spiritual walk.

An Essential Truth Jerry Watts Luke 7:36-48 • As we have spent this month focused on the thought “Fresh Start”, I pray that each of us has experienced a “FRESH START” in our walk with God. Every now and then we need a ‘reboot.’ In this computer age, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For Fruitful Living

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015

The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Christ's Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To prove from the bible our peace is not consumed because it's CHRIST Perfect Peace within us, not like the world's peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you resting in peace? Yes, I rest in peace (R.I.P.) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove from the bible our peace is not consumed because it's CHRIST Perfect Peace within us, not like the world's peace. IV. TEXT: John 14:27 (Amplified Bible) 14:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Trust

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 19, 2015

To enumerate the false trust and get back the trust only on the LORD which deserves all kinds of trust.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an idolater? No, I trust only in the LORD. Psalms 40:3 (Amplified Bible) 40:3 And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many shall see and fear (revere and worship) and put their trust and confident reliance in the Lord. Psalms 5:11 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015

This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

“MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In A Standing Position Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Consider three moves of grace. Our record is cleared of sin. Our lives are conformed to Christ. And our destiny is sealed by God.

There are three great moves that God makes on your behalf – three initiatives of grace that have to do with securing and insuring your salvation. They are, first, justification, second, sanctification, and, third, glorification. In his mercy, God justifies you – that is, he pronounces ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The State Of Our Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 31, 2015

Our annual End of the Fiscal Year necessitates assessing where our church is and what we should be focusing on in the next year. Your congregation should hear something like this from you, too.

I truly thank God for His allowing me to pastor a congregation like you. It is my distinct pleasure to serve you as you serve the Lord. We are in a small “bedroom” community that serves the two larger cities. A bedroom community is one where people choose to live even though they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

A simple 20 minute wedding with scriptural foundation.

Family and friends we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in your presence as witnesses, to join together ______and _____ in holy matrimony. I pray that this ceremony today will not only be a time of celebration but also an inspiration to us all and our relationships with others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel For Underdogs

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015

The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Am I

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 15, 2015

Like Peter, we are followers of Jesus. Like Peter, we sometimes have deep faith, and, at other times, a lack of faith. Jesus saw in Peter the same thing he sees in us-building material that can be shaped into a people of faith to serve his reign.

The Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20 takes place in the region of Caesarea Philippi. It was a territory where pagan gods were worshipped, and it is there that Jesus asks Peter a question about his identity; not in some safe territory, but in a non-believing location. Perhaps that is why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

We Are The Lord's Inheritance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2015

To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you owned by GOD? Yes. Deuteronomy 32:9 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:9 (Amplified Bible) 32:9 For the Lord’s portion is His people; Jacob (Israel) is the lot of His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9

Denomination: Pentecostal