Sermons on Soncino Talmud:

Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

This is a introduction to a series on the Sermon on the Mount

INTRODUCTION Talk about the Sermon on the Mount in relation to the Sermon on the Plain. There are three predominate views concerning these sermons: 1. The versions are two different sermons. Omissions. Different Purpose. Luke states that the immediate purpose for writing was the instruction ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010

False teachers are reckless and do not fear the consequences of their behavior. For some, ethics mean nothing to them.

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead (2 Peter 2:13-16) 1. As Christians, we have to balance many truths. On the one hand, we are all sinners and need to learn to forgive others and move on. On the other hand, we need to hold our leaders to godly standards and sound doctrine and must safeguard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Faith Incubator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2011

Outreach ministry and discipleship development are significant challenges. so we need to glean wisdom from the experience of the godly, especially Paul. Here are two pieces of advice we can glean from Paul's experience, even though our context of ministr

God's Faith Incubator (Acts 13:42-52) 1. A few years ago, the WWJD fad was raging. It was a good fad. Do you remember the bracelets with WWJD that the kids would wear? 2. I saw a cartoon of Jesus with a bracelet on. It said, "WWI" for "What would I do?" 3. Two incidents happened within the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Displacement Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014

Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stations Of Life: Husband And Wife Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2014

One frequent station of life is that of marriage. Paul discusses the duty of husband and wife in very simple terms.

Stations of Life: Husband and Wife (Colossians 3:18-19) 1. Favorite comic: husband and wife reading… 2. When it comes to roles in marriage, I have long learned that what people say they believe and what they actually practice can be two different things. 3. I know some women who say they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

About The Structure Of The Home Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2016

A sermon defining the Biblical structure for the home.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Structure of the Home" Matthew 19:4-6 Matthew 19:1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch That Transforms Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 18, 2020

Pt 2 of a series to remind us about the power of Jesus to change lives when we trust Him and His power.

Series – The Miracles of the Master Pt. 2 - “The Wounded Healer” Mark 5:25-34 Scripture Reading (25-34) Last week we looked at the power that Jesus has over the demonic world. He cast 2,000 demons out of the maniac of Gadara. The results for this man were transformative for we see him cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

Persis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2022

One of the mysteries of the Christian life is that God uses His power to amplify our hard work in the Lord for His grand purposes.

TITLE: PERSIS Scripture: Romans 16:12 (NIV) Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Introduction In Romans 16.12 of the New Testament, Persis is a Roman woman who was an early follower ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel twice, and functioned as a fallen leader.

Text: Judges 13-16 Theme: Samson and Israel Part 1 Introduction: Now we will concentrate on the character of Samson. A muscle man with a weakness for the ladies. Samson is Israel's final, most dramatic, and most violent judge. Samson broke vows, married outside of the people of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

1 Timothy Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 4 I Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (KJV Version) 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Longings To Be Followed-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016

2 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-II—John 8:12 Attention: Disaster Encounter "Oh, No!" he gasped as he surveyed the disaster before him. Never in his 40 years of life had he seen anything like it. How anyone could have survived he did not know. He could only hope that somewhere amid the overwhelming ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist