Sermons on Sold The Gospel For Favors:

Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

Today we begin the fifth Kingdom Parable, the Treasure Hidden in the Field. It is most interesting and we depart from the usual, accepted meaning of this parable. It really has a very lovely meaning, which we explore over four messages.

17. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 1 of 4 This message is in 4 parts and it is awkward to break it up as it is one whole. I hope it flows well for the reader. [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE So far we have done four of the seven Parables of the Kingdom. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Isaiah 52:3, Matthew 13:36-38, Matthew 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002

The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

World Record Catch

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

This morning we will see the results of a boat-sinking catch on personal lives

A. Opening illustration: You know you have a big fish when you use a forklift to hold in up for a picture. That’s what Carl Sawyer had to do in 2006 when he caught the 83 lb. state record Flathead catfish in the Altamaha River. Not to have it long, Jim Dieveney tied him in 2010 but held up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Kingdom Like?

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-52, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Removing The Mask

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 29, 2011

Recognize some of the masks Christians wear and exhort to let this "Halloween" be the time to remove the mask rather than put one on.

Removing the Mask Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Opening illustration: Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not have any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about in the woods, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Home Is Where The Soul Is

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Focusing on what God has done for us in salvation will help us get through the truth that the world is not our home and we will not find satisfaction, rest, or peace except in Him.

A. Opening illustration: A real Christian is an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen. Talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see. He expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order that he might be full, admits he is wrong to he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 5, 2024

While rejection is painful, its purpose is planned. God often uses man's rejection to redirect his people back into His will for their lives.

Subject: Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination Text: Judges 11:1-11 “Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also had several sons, and when these half-brothers grew up, they chased Jephthah off the land. “You will not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Psalm 75:6-7, Proverbs 4:5-6, Psalm 40:1-3, Isaiah 53:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

In Christ Alone - Philippians 3:3b-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

The true people of God are those who serve God by means of the Holy Spirit (living the Christian life by exposing ourselves to the Spirit’s influence and cooperating with what he does) and who glory in Christ alone, rather than putting any confidence in the flesh.

The true people of God are those who serve God by means of the Holy Spirit (living the Christian life by exposing ourselves to the Spirit’s influence and cooperating with what he does) and who glory in (rely on, hope in, rejoice in, count on, run after, regard as supremely important) Christ alone, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8

Twenty-Second Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 10, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15, Psalm 133:1-3, Philippians 1:3-11, Matthew 18:21-35. A). JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15, Psalm 133:1-3, Philippians 1:3-11, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing By Doing The Unpopular

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Want This Christmas?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

Through Mary’s gift, we see an example of what Jesus wants, and does not want from you and me, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.

I think it’s safe to say that by and large, men need a lot of help in finding that perfect holiday gift. It just isn’t a talent that many men have. Sometimes the hints have to be especially large. Well this morning, I’d like to help all of the men present to discover what will be the perfect gift ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In this study we see the worst of humanity in the betrayal of Jesus - and the best in the selfless gift of Mary. Learn also how Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

Today in the first 25 verses of Mark 14 we see some of the worst of humanity: plotting murder, subterfuge, lying, greed, and betrayal. But we also see the relationship between God and man redefined in a way that is beautiful and moving - and symbolism become reality as Jesus decrees a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

I suspect all of us can identify a Barnabas or two in our past who gave us a second chance. Maybe it was a parent or a relative or a teacher or a church leader or a close friend. Christianity means second chances.

God wants to come to His world, but He wants to come to it through man. This is the mystery of our existence. He wants to come to this world through you. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.” I enjoyed a Charles Schulz cartoon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23

Denomination: Christian Church