Sermons on Spiritual Rebirth:

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017

Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Good Tree, Good Fruit

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020

Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.

In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26, Acts 13:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 12, 2020

In this study, we will look at three areas of evidence; Historical, Prophetic, and Personal, and conclude with how to share your testimony.

Just a short time after my 11th birthday, my Mom died suddenly. The pain, anguish, and anger I felt made me question everything I had been taught about God, my experience with Him, and even if He existed. About two years later, I was at a YMCA camp on Catalina Island, just off the California ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 John 5:19, Ephesians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 41:22, Isaiah 41:23, 1 John 5:11-12, Psalm 35:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Read A Children's Bible (Exodus 10:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Teach your kids, that God is a Big God. Help them start from a higher place of faith and confidence, than you did.

A friend of mine asks brilliant questions. In his own words, he doesn't always have the right answer. But he often has the right question. And he asked me the other day, "How can we teach our kids and grandkids to understand that God is a Big God?" His question put a bug in my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 8:28-39

Evangelism 101 - Part 9 - Your Evangelistic Potential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020

The church is asleep and as a result, is missing out on the glory of Christ.

In John 1:14 we find the words, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John writes, “and we beheld His glory…” Can you, like John, say that you have beheld the glory of Jesus? In this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 24:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Go Of Lazarus

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 2, 2019

Everyone has a ‘Lazarus’; everyone has a person, place or thing that they believe is essential to their lives. We can’t imagine life without our ‘Lazarus’. This sermon encourages us to mature in our faith by ‘letting go of Lazarus’ and holding on to Christ.

Let Go of Lazarus So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Omnipresence Or Everywhere Presence Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2019

The Omnipresence of God means that there is no place in creation where God does not exist. It will take a while to wrap our mind around that thought.

Our Awesome God Series: GOD’S OMNIPRESENCE OR EVERYWHERE PRESENCE PSALM 139: 7-12 God is unlike anything we know or experience. God is infinite. God is not subject to space and time. This is the second of God’s “omni” attributes we want to study. The word omnipresent is easy to understand. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 25, 2019

This is a sermon about Jesus 3rd appearance to His Disciples. An appearance that reveals that Jesus wants to help them and us become fruitful, successful and live an abundant life.

Scripture: John 21:1-14 Title: Fishing With Jesus! Theme: The Risen Jesus leading us to enjoy a life of Victory! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the Risen Lord seeking to be involved in our every day lives. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, John 15:5, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Get Healed And Stay Healed

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED

HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED BECOME CONVERTED AND BORN AGAIN The gospel teaches that forgiveness of sins and healing of the body go hand in hand. If ministers would teach all the gospel, people would have faith in both healing and forgiveness and sinners could get both at the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019

To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2, Proverbs 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Principles, The Essential Foundation (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 9, 2018

In this the 3rd message of the series 'Money Matters' we are going to continue our formula, attitude + principles + practices = freed up financially.. by looking at the principles of - contentment, trust and humility.

Principles, The Essential Foundation #moneymatters3 (much of this is based on Gary Johnson's Book, 'Too Much') OKAY – let’s do this… Week three in our series ‘Money Matters.’ MAN – it’s been fun so far, hasn’t it? HEY – do you know what has been crazy and pretty surprising to me about this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choice Of The Jews Defended Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 14, 2024

God is faithful even though the Jews were not. His choice of these people was for His own purposes.

3:1 “What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?” Try to ignore the chapter division here. The flow of thoughts continues. And understand that when he uses the term “Jew” here, Paul is using it generically to include physical and true Jew. Macarthur adds to the question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Abraham Experienced Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024

The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Romans 3:20-31, John 8:58, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ezekiel 28:4, Galatians 3:16, Romans 4:23-25, Hebrews 11:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic