Sermons on Spiritual Reformation:

What Believers Aren't

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 6, 2012

In this passage Paul is very descriptive of what believers should not be or what they should not do. The redeemed church must be something different than the lost world. How different should we be? Paul tells us in Titus 3:1-3.

WHAT BELIEVERS AREN’T Titus 3:1-3 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Gospel Remain In You Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? Tonight we look at the 6th test that helps to prove if you really know God. Does the gospel remain in you? Does the gospel abide in us?

When we were building this sanctuary we were discussing whether to put paper towel dispensers in the new rest rooms or those hot-air hand dryers. I strongly recommended the paper towel dispensers because of a story I heard about at another church. They installed the hot-air hand dryers. The week ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Exposed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

The Devil is real and we can expect to encounter him if we're followers of Jesus.

A sermon by Heather Cetrangolo We’re going to start with a questionnaire this morning. I want us all to think about how we would answer these statements, as true or false? (This is only for private reflection, not to share) 1. I believe that Jesus has saved me from being lost and without ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Privilege Of Attack

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 4, 2012

Oftentimes when our Faith Comes Under Attack, we feel the Sifting of the adversary because we begin to be led by our Emotions.

TITLE: THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTACK SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 22:31-32 I shared this challenging thought this past week with a few preacher friends of mine, and they did not know what to do with it. I felt the Holy Spirit deposit this thought in me on last Sunday afternoon, therefore; I have had ample ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jingle Bells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! Santa Claus, Christmas tree, reindeer, turkey, cake and wine have crowded our life and blurred our vision, let us come off it today.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! John 9:39”And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind." We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Strongholds Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Spiritual Warfare, not really a very Baptist thing to talk about, or Mennonite for that matter. But just because we are uncomfortable with the idea, doesn’t mean it isn’t very real.

Spiritual Warfare, not really a very Baptist thing to talk about, or Mennonite for that matter. But just because we are uncomfortable with the idea, doesn’t mean it isn’t very real. December 18th, the day the church was full, I had prepared a strong message, and we were doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-6

Our Tawdry Little Secret

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2011

As we fulfil the Great Commission, we will reach out to women who have had abortions. How shall we treat them? Within our congregations are women who have aborted. How will we minister to them? The message is a plea to deal boldly with sin.

“Uriah said to David, ‘The ark and Israel and Judah dwell in booths, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.’ Then David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Minute Masterpiece

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011

When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Other

Bless God Who Blessed Us Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

First in the Ephesians Series dealing with the blessing of God.

Ephesians Series #1 “Bless the Lord” INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is an essential foundation of the New Testament and warrants frequent visits for deeper understanding. Any portion of the Bible has basic truths that never change but the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Casting Down Every Imagination

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon is about righteousness and holiness,it teaches us that we must cast down every imagination of the heart.

EZEK 8:1-12 And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. 2: Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breastplate Of Righteousness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Righteous living is a protection against attack by the devil.

Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6.14 Paul a humble man taught us how to deal with the super spiritual power of darkness. (Read Ephesians 6.14) What is “the breastplate of righteousness” mean? Breastplate is a piece of the armor which is made of metal plates or chains and covered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sandals Of Peace

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian peace always prevail in any spiritual battle.

SANDALS OF PEACE Ephesians 6.15 ILLUSTRATION PEACE IS THE BRIEF GLORIOUS MOMENT in history when everybody stands around reloading. —Lloyd Cory, Quote Unquote Ephesians 6.15 “and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” WHAT IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Helmet Of Salvation

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian salvation secures our standing before God and against the devil.

HELMET OF SALVATION Ephesians 6.17 Discuss the function of the helmet for a Roman Soldier. The Roman soldier helmet protects his skull and neck from his enemy’s weapon and from falling debris. Sometimes the soldier will put a sponge inside to serve as padding. In 6:17 Paul quoted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist