Sermons on Spur:

First Seal: Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2017

The scriptures prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the rider on the “WHITE HORSE” is certainly someone else besides the Christ.

First Seal: the White Horse and Its Rider Commentary on the Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 8-26-15 TOPIC # III: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST JERUSALEM (4:1-11:19) Subtopic B: The Opening of Seven Seals (6.1-8.1) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Marriage?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 10, 2024

According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years.

According to Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (Our World in Data), “Marriage, as a social institution, has been around for thousands of years. With things that are thousands of years old, it is easy to assume that they can only change slowly. But developments since the middle of the 20th century ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Baptist

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022

In this sermon, we explore what it means to honor one another and how to do it.

Introduction: A. Welcome to our annual Friends and Family Day – if you are a visitor with us today, then please know that you are our honored guest and we are thankful and honored that you are with us. 1. On Friend and Family Day, I often break away from the sermon series I am preaching through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A call to encourage one another.

Introductory Considerations 1. As individuals in the church, we each have different gifts and resources to share with each other. God has given these to us for the building up of the church - as Paul says "for the common good". T that is why we should celebrate our differences as gifts from God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian Rom. 8:1-5

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian - Rom. 8:1-8 Illustration;Salvation depends upon Christ’s work for us, while rewards depend upon our works for Christ. Milburn Cockrell. 1. What are some of the benefits of being a genuine Christian? Few believers realize all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

They Didn't Bow, Bind, Nor Burn

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003

Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they attack this cha

They did not bow, they did nor bend nor burn. CHAPTER 3. Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genuine Accountability Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 29, 2005

Genuine Accountability starts our acronym of GRACE. Using the Shepherds Covenant which is prepared for pastors and ministry leaders but expand them to everyone desiring a Christ-centered life

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. August 28, 2005 “Genuine Accountability” Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks designed to help us understand grace in a new way. We are going to be taking the letters of the word grace and over the next few weeks dissecting them to look at our own lives and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Houses

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 7, 2005

The Lord must build the "houses" in our lives: Our Home, our Church, our Body.

Ps 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Today’s message is about three houses we have in our lives. 1. Your house or home this place where you physically live. 2. Your church house; the place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

The Way Of Salvation: Jesus, Not Jesus Plus

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 13, 2005

A survey of the big message of the book of Galatians

Islington Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Galatians Scripture reading: Acts 15 The way of salvation: Jesus, not Jesus plus A. The book of Galatians: Cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation I hope you read the book of Galatians this past week. It is a very special book for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Worship With Jesus In God's House

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2005

EPIPHANY 4(B) - As believers, we worship with Jesus in God’s where we see Jesus’ authority and are moved to share Jesus’ miracles.

WE WORSHIP WITH JESUS IN GOD’S HOUSE (Outline) MARK 1:21-28 - January 30, 2005 - EPIPHANY 4 INTRO: Once again the Lord has provided us with another day of his grace, and especially another day of/for worship. As believers we value our Sundays as the day in which we are privileged and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Leveraging The Crowd Mentality Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these words: "It’s always best on these occasions to do w

CSI: Jerusalem Leveraging the Crowd Mentality An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/13/03 Matthew 27:20 Introduction: All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Word And The Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally And Spiritua

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 6, 2004

The joy of the Lord is our strength, energizer and health. What a privilege to draw from the lifespring water of God’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

Let the Word and the Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually Illustration: Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say ’Wonderful!’" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of Decision

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 25, 2004

lIfE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECT US EVERY DAY, IN EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR CHOICES NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS AS WELL.

THE VALLEY OF DECISION JOEL 3:2,12-14 LIFE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECTS US EVERYDAY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WHICH MEANS THAT EVERYDAY CHOICES IS NOT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANCE.THEREFORE, WHAT WE CHOOSE TO DO NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS ALSO. WHETHER WE SEE THE RESULTS IMMEDIATELY OR ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:2-14

Denomination: Baptist