Sermons on Sound Theology:

Is The Price Really Right? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

When it comes to marketing Christianity, Peter had it all wrong. But he tells it as it is, and maybe we need to refresh our memories: Christianity is not a bed of roses –not yet.

Is the Price Really Right? (I Peter 4:1-6) 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah’s bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn’t leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. If she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Son Of God - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2005

What possible meaning could Peter’s "good confession" have for what we should know and believe about Jesus?

OPEN: St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the escha-tological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

What are the marks of a church that is alive?

Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Hardest Chapter In The Bible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Finding sermons on this chapter is like trying to find children who eat no candy on Halloween. They are rare. It is filled with too many puzzles and mysteries. It is one of those sections of Scripture that people hope will go away if they ignore it,

At the Southern tip of England there is a well-known spot called Land's End. Fredrick Harris in his book Spires Of The Spirit says there is a house there on the edge of the cliff with a sign, which reads, "The last house and the first house in England." It is both at the same time. ...read more

He Is Risen! Easter 2022

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2022

The resurrection should change our lives, has it?

He is Risen!! April 17, 2022 Have you ever wondered . . . . Why sandwich meat is round, when bread is square? Why is it that lemon juice has an artificial flavor while dishwashing liquid has real lemons? If man developed from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Why can’t the professor on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Die Entschlafenen

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

Death is sacred sleep in Christ; counterfeit awakenings deceive, but the true resurrection will come when Jesus calls every sleeper by name.

There are certain moments in life that are so quiet, so still, so unexpectedly tender that they seem to slow the entire world. Not dramatic moments. Not tragic ones. Just the moments when evening settles over the house and everything finally stops moving. When the phone stops buzzing. When the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5, John 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Daniel 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Declares War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Going to war with God is a losing cause!

WHEN GOD DECLARES WAR JEREMIAH 4:5-6:30 INTRODUCTION: This is the third sermon in a series on “A Journey through Jeremiah”. Here is Jeremiah. He has been created by God; conditioned by God; called by God; and commissioned by God. He is sent into a society, not unlike the one in which we live. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006

Qualifications for church leadership.

Church life always involves leadership. We must understand spiritual leadership - whether we are becoming leaders - or choosing leaders. Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at what is involved in becoming and making disciples. 1. Because Jesus told us to go make disciples - that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven, Part 7 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Ephesus: The Danger of Orthodoxy without Doxology

The Seven, part 7 Ephesus: The Danger of Orthodoxy without Doxology Revelation 2:1-7 June 30, 2013 Review: We spent the last six weeks in chapter one and I plan to spend the next seven weeks in chapters two and three. So far we have seen that the Revelation was written by the apostle John to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providence Leads The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 20, 2022

God is present and ordering our chaos by His providence. Believe this. Pray to believe this. Be challenged and comforted in this Truth.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID Providence Leads the Way 1 Samuel 16:14-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I would like to start by reading the passage we will be digging into in ‘The Very Relatable Life of King David.’ We are at the beginning of David’s life presented in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things That Accompany Salvation Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 8, 2006

What evidences of genuine salvation should we expect to see in the lives of true Christians?

Things that accompany salvation 6:9 9 beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation The writer of this book saw evidences of genuine salvation in the lives of those to whom he wrote. I wonder what evidence we might look for? We would probably begin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

One of the most important days in history occurs 50 days after the ascension of Jesus Christ. For on the day of Pentecost the church was born.

2. The Book of Acts May 31st, 2009 Pentecost Start by leading the song happy birthday pausing for name of then finishing song! If you have been to a charismatic church you know that they do some things a little differently than we do. Our overall theology is very similar but there are a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Working For The Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:4-26

Denomination: Anglican

Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible