Sermons on Spiritual Drift:

Part 6- Pergamum The Church Compromised In Commitment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2020

What does Jesus think about churches that compromise?

Pergamum: The Church Compromised in Commitment watch this sermon on our youtube channel https://youtu.be/lx8-gEoPE-A Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com Revelation 2:12-18 If you have your Bibles, find Chapter 2 of Revelation and put your finger there, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-18, Exodus 20:1-4, Matthew 5:17-18, 1 Peter 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Reconciliation During Lockdown Series

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 10, 2020

As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia, the United States, and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers.

In my last sermon, Actually wanted to talk about the entire family but in that, I was only able to speak about husband and wife. But today will try to wrap up the subject, parents and children. As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Guide You Into All Truth (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson, in this sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians 2 Remember What You Were

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020

Sometimes it's hard to remember where we came from. Sometimes our own pride gets in our way. Let's take a look at a few great men from the Bible, where they came from, and what God turned them into.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 1 May 2020 Ephesians 2:11-22 Remember What You Were Introduction Memory can be a funny thing. I can’t tell you how many times I try to recall an event to someone only to be seemingly corrected by someone else who was there. They remember the event much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welfare Of Ecosystem Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 20, 2020

Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. Three principles for peaceful coexistence with God’s creation in the post-COVID-19 era.

Theme: Welfare of Ecosystem Text: Romans 8:18-22 Introduction: Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. All created beings animate and inanimate are waiting for the revelation of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Greater Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 23, 2020

Today's message is about what it means for God to increase our faith and give to us a greater measure of faith, and then what that looks like in the life of a believer.

A Greater Measure of Faith {Watch today’s message at:https://youtu.be/sfH934QEMbI {Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/fNcFhYbA#S8ugZb6OiKM3TqrVafwuIn7MKkrSLJkf4Aq0N1gxNUg} As we move into this new season, after the COVID -19 pandemic, and coming back from a general shut down of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:20, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020

This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Charismatic

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 26, 2020

When we were born again, we were born into a realm where sickness and death does not exist. And because this is where we now live, we have the right to enforce life in those areas of our lives that are not manifesting life.

In January 1910, a raging plague was sweeping through parts of the nation of Africa, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of bodies. In less than a month, one quarter of the entire population had died. The plague was so contagious that the government was offering $1000, the equivalent of $27,170 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:8, Luke 6:35-38, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 4:20-23, Romans 5:14, Romans 5:12, John 15:7, John 15:5, John 6:63, Numbers 23:19-20, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 3, 2020

COVID-19 has affected the entire planet economically, socially, and medically. Racial tensions are high in the United States and weather experts are anticipating a very active hurricane season. This is a reminder of who we are and whose we are. Fear not!

Fear Not Introduction Isaiah 43:1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. "Fear not" is an admonition that is found numerous times in Scripture. Some have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2, 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Lose The Glory

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 5, 2020

With all that we are going through, Don't lose the Glory of the Lord

In our lesson this morning we see that the Glory had departed from Israel because of their lack of obedience to God and because they had become a superstitious and an idolatress nation. I know that we do things in our lives, and we do things in our services to give God glory in what we do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go Find Nathanael Series

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 29, 2020

To know Jesus is to be Saved by Jesus

Brother and sisters as I was thumbing through the archives of the scriptures I am held all struck, over the growth, the rapid growth and the extreme growth of the early church because the early church grew by leaps and bounds. The early church could not be compared to by our church of today’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Part 9 - Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 6, 2020

Are there things in modern worship that actually prevent us from worship?

www.gracecommunity.com Malachi 1:6-9 “I hate going to church. The church is frustrating and boring. It’s full of hypocrites who are just going through the motions.” You might think this is the words coming out of the mouth of a famous atheist or your 16-year-old daughter. These are God’s words. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-9, Psalm 24:3-5, Matthew 6:13-16, Acts 2:1-3, Malachi 3:7-10, Malachi 4:1-3, Matthew 6:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 24, 2020

Summary: God’s guidance is clear on how to handle worry and anxiety in the midst of trials and threatening situations.

Introduction: I had a friend in Memphis named Jerry Metcalf, who worked next door at the Memphis Mental Health Clinic. He also worked with the juveniles we treated, worked as a chaplain for our juvenile correctional unit, and he was also the praise leader at his church. On top of that, Jerry and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Virus: I Must Tell Of The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 28, 2020

As we weather the Coronavirus pandemic, the people of God should remain faithful that our God is able to deliver us from whatever temptations, frustrations or pestilences we face.

   SCRIPTURE:  I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction    Has the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020

I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7, Micah 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal