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Let Every Man Be Fully Persuaded

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 22, 2018

To establish that there are some things which are permitted in Christian Liberty, that is left entirely up to every man’s conscience. These liberties are not matters of doctrine; but, matters of indifferences, pertaining to the heart and conscience.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Regarding Their Own Diet 2. Regarding Their Observance of Days 3. Regarding Their Occasional Drink Remarks: 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Let every man be fully persuaded.” My early years in the Baptist Denomination; I heard this sentence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23, Romans 15:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 12:1-17

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2022

Acts 12:1-17 has the story how Peter was condemned to death, but an angel saw to it that he was made free! Peter then found a group of believers, explained the situation, and then left the area.

An outline of Acts 12:1-17 1 Peter was a marked man Text, Acts 12:1-5, KJV: 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 13:1-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2022

Acts 13 is a turning point in the history of the Church. Barnabas and Saul were personally selected by the Holy Spirit for a special mission. They left Antioch, preached through Cyprus, and experienced several things.

Introduction: Acts 13 could serve as a turning point in the Church’s story. The first 12 chapters are primarily concerned with the beginning of the Church and the issues facing the Church near Jerusalem. Now Luke is relating how the Church was going “to the uttermost part of the earth.” 1 Antioch: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 14

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022

Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 5, 2022

2022 is certainly an uncertain time, and with all that is going on, a person can be left feeling anxious, afraid, and directionless. But the Bible has the answers and the help we need to navigate the storms of life.

Having Faith in Uncertain Times Text: Matthew 8:23-34 GIVE THANKS / OPEN WITH PRAYER Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, I think we’d all agree that it seems like our world just keeps getting crazier and crazier. Pandemics and lock-downs, riots in major US ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019

One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 19:8-10, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Trust The God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 10, 2025

We’ve all left things unfinished. But God is not like us. He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. When He begins a work—He finishes it. And that is Good News!

Go! And Trust the God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:6 (NLT): “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Introduction: Trusting the Divine Craftsman Church, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Galatians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harnessing Divine Strength: A Guide To Spiritual Warfare SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Spiritual warfare is a tangible reality in the life of a believer. However, we are not left defenseless or without aid. God has provided us with specific tools to utilize in our daily spiritual battles.

The Armor of God is a real thing that believers need to be aware of and use in their daily spiritual battle. God has given us specific tools to defend ourselves against the forces of darkness. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Strength

The Great American Culture War: Religious Liberty, Gay Rights, Naturalism & The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian.

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian. These are some of the most difficult and muddy issues to delve into. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28, Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Has My Life Been A Failure? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2003

Joshua’s life reveals that success in old age is measured by faith and not sight, by what we have left for the next generation to complete, and by passing on a warning about the lessons he had learned.

And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Not one thing has failed. It would ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Matthew 13:36-43 - Will I See My Mum In Heaven? - Part 12 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2011

And all of us are left with unvoiced questions about eternity, questions we don't really want to think about but which linger in the shadows of the mind. WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY DIE?

Darkness, Death, Aftershocks, Stroke, Jesus, Heaven, Saved, Hell, Christchurch, Funeral, Mum, Eternity, Light, Earthquake, Trusting in Christ, Matthew 13, New Zealand | report Matthew 13:36-43 - WILL I SEE MY MUM IN HEAVEN? - Part 12 I watched the news in the last few weeks as a nation reels in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible