Sermons on Spur One Another On:

Two Conditions, One Position

Contributed by Greg Barron on Aug 5, 2007

To note the difference between being in the flesh or in the spirit and the difference the spirit of Jesus will make in the believer’s life

The first point we should see upon reading this text is that there are two conditions that a person could be in. That is, he could be first of all, “in the flesh”, or second “In the Spirit.” First lets explore what it means to be in the flesh. Our text begins in verse 5 and says, “they that are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Place No One Wants To Go

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 4, 2006

There are many places in this world that I would like to go to. I would love to go to USA to visit my friends... But I missed this opportunity because the embassy denied my application....But, there is one place where no one wants to go...

A PLACE NO ONE WANTS TO GO Mark 9:43-48 There are many places in this world that I would like to go to. I would love to go to USA to visit my friends. My brother offered me to visit him in the USA 3 years ago and he will shoulder all my expenses but I missed this opportunity because the embassy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Is Going On? Series

Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011

A sermon examining the signs of the times in light of the tsunami disaster that struck Japan.

What On Earth Is Going On? Sunday, March 13, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon One [VIDEO] TEXT: Matthew 24:3-14 ; 21-22 ; 27; 29-44 Luke 21:9-11; 25-33 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION In his book, "A Tale of Two Cities", Charles Dickens wrote... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Marys - One Savior

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2020

This is a short sermon for Resurrection Sunday (Easter). It focuses on the lives of two Marys - the Virgin Mary and Mary of Magdalene. It focuses on transformation, on grace and holiness. And it ends with an invitation to the Lord's Supper

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; John 20:11-18 Theme: Two Mary’s - One Savior This is a short Easter (Resurrection Day) message that ends with the sharing of the LORD’s Supper. It focuses on two women named Mary – the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene and how both are representatives of people today. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

It Takes Faith (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2017

Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. In looking at their examples we will see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part one) Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. All the persons listed are from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Ears One Mouth Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2017

We should be willing to truly listen before we speak.

Two Ears One Mouth Text: James 1:19-20 Introduction 1. Admittedly we all have trouble listening. Maybe we are watching our favorite TV program, and our husband or wife is talking to us about something that is important to them. As they talk, we may mumble, "Hmm", "Yeah", and "Uh Huh". Until ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

One Was Pleading And The Other Was Praising

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2019

From Mark Yarbrough called “When God Doesn’t Heal” (https://www.epm.org/resources/2005/Mar/28/when-god-doesnt-heal/) Why doesn’t God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? Two assumptions and then 3 points

HoHum: A faith healer ran into his old friend Max and asked him how things were going. Max said, “Not good, my brother is very sick.” “Don’t say that, your brother isn’t sick,” answered the faith healer, “he only thinks he’s sick. Remember that, he only things he’s sick.” Two months later they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16, 1 John 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malachi's Mirror (Part One)

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Aug 9, 2003

As we look into the face of God, we see His holiness and our sin. Thank God He is at work in us to transform us into His image from glory to glory.

Cape Fear Alliance Church Sunday Morning, August 30, 2003 (AM) Malachi’s Mirror! (Part One) Malachi 1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A mirror is a very revealing thing. It generally shows whatever is in front of it . . . warts and all. -It can tell you when you’re having a bad hair day, or when ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Philemon - Part One Of Two

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

Our position in heaven should always override our place in life.

Today, we jump into the book of Philemon. A personal letter from Paul to a house church leader and his family. It's a one page wonder that is perfect for the time like this where people have once again been made aware of inequality, injustice and racism. A time when many run to the scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Admit One Lost Sheep

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Luke 15 follows sooner after Jesus tells the story about a great Banquet, in which the “poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind” replace the anticipated guest at a great feast.

“Admit One Lost Sheep” “Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 10 Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2018

Even Paul’s “ideal” congregation contained “difficult” people. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Philippians 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most.

Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Happy Family Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

We become part of God’s family, he is our Daddy. This sermon takes a look at how that all works

Galatians 3:26-4:7 Becoming One Big Happy Family Introduction A. I am one of the luckiest people I have meant. B. I have everything C. One of the ways that I am lucky is that I have a family who I get to see often D. Most of you know that most every week after Church that Heather and I go to my ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Healthy Church: One That Evangelizes Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2004

A healthy church is one that evangelizes. What is evangelism? Evangelism simply is the sharing of one’s faith and a communication of the message about Jesus. A healthy church is one that communicates the Gospel well.

A Healthy Church: One that Evangelizes Romans 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION We have been looking at a series of messages that deal with a healthy church. This is the fifth and final message in this series. There are of course other marks of a healthy church, but I believe we have covered the essentials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living An On-Purpose Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005

Leaving the past to go to what God has promised

Living an On-Purpose life Joshua 1:3-5 Joshua 1:3-5 I will give you every place on which you set foot, as I promised Moses. [4] Your borders will be the desert {on the south}, nearby Lebanon to the Euphrates River (the country of the Hittites) {on the north}, and the Mediterranean Sea on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Travel With One Eye On The Ditch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2003

Sermon 5 of 10 on Jesus Stories. The main points were taken from a sermon titled "Getting our Hands Dirty" by John Stensrud. An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and

1/26/2003 – Traveling with One Eye on the Ditch An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and crisp. You couldn’t miss the point of the message. In response to the man’s question Jesus told a story we call “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ