Sermons on Staying True To God:

What The Angel Told The Shepherds

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 6, 2025

Do you believe that Jesus’ birth is ‘good news of great joy’? When we hear about some offer, we often subconsciously ask three questions. ‘Is it good?’ ‘Is it true?’ And, if it is good and true, ‘What should I do? We ask what Jesus' birth means.

At the time of Jesus’ birth, there were some shepherds out in the field, watching their flock in the night. An angel appeared to them and told them: ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Alive And On Fire

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 11, 2013

It is quite clear that the church is under attack. It’s open season on pastors and the entire church as well. It is almost as if the world system is pushing the church into a corner and challenging the church to produce its credentials

4 The Lord will wash away the filth from the daughters of Zion. He will wash away the blood from Jerusalem. With a spirit of judgment that burns like fire, he will make everything pure. 5 Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke in the day and a bright flame of fire at night over every building ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Obey Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 27, 2020

This is the 44th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the command to love one another, and how that is a true mark of belonging to Christ

Love and Obey (John Part 44) Text: John 13:31-14:15 Well, we’re back in John’s Gospel this morning, and we’ll be finishing up chapter 13, and moving in to the first part of chapter 14, and we’ll be looking at some important teachings from Jesus that we need to be reminded of. So as you’re turning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, 1 John 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Filth And The Human Heart

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The marginal people storm into the church, insisting that the church should live up to the pattern offered by Jesus. They rock the boat, and in so doing they force the church to remember its reason for being.

There is a story of a group of the very pious who are waiting in heaven for judgment. As they are waiting and complaining about the wait, they begin to see some of the “sinners” they knew on earth coming into the waiting room: a corrupt politician, an itinerant woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

That Old Time Gospel Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message one in our series on Galatians introducing the series.

Chico Alliance Church “That Old-Time Gospel” The early church had a strong commitment, a passion, an all-consuming fervor for the apostle teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and a wide variety of Prayer. This consuming commitment was based on a basic understanding of the freedom found ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Real Repentance

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world

Repentance... How would you define it? It may be the case if I asked every person in this room to give me a definition of repentance, I may get quite a few different answers. This is a subject that I believe is greatly misunderstood in the religious world, including amongst the Lord’s people. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Repentence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2016

In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus teaches some powerful lessons about repentance.

The Power of Repentance Luke 13:1-9 Haddon Robinson tells the story of a young woman who talked to her minister about the sin of pride. She says, “Every Sunday I come to church and look around and think to myself that I am the prettiest girl in the church. I try to stop but I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 14, 2021

In this time of darkness, we have Jesus who is the Light of the world

The times that we are living in right now is so strange and dark, that we do not understand what is happening anymore. A lot of confusion, lies , and misunderstanding is going on everywhere. people are dying from different situations more than ever before. It's like there seems to be no end to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priorities That Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 26, 2025

This is the 45th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#45] PRIORITIES THAT MATTER Luke 12:13-21 Introduction: In our fast-paced and often materialistic world, it is easy to become consumed with the pursuit of wealth, possessions, and personal success. Jesus addresses a common human tendency- To prioritize earthly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus makes his third passion prediction, and tells his disciples that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. Jesus also heals a blind man.

Mark 10:32-52 “Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION Our eyes can play tricks on us. Sometimes we can’t see what is in plain sight—we can’t see our glasses on top of our head, or the car keys on the table. There are times when we can only see what we want to see—we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Almost Making Heaven Your Home

Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013

Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: *other

A Call To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

As a fellowship of Believers, mission is tied up with vision; your vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. Here we touch that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with emphasis on your location.

A CALL TO FELLOWSHIP - PART 1 OF 5 As a fellowship of Believers, our Mission is tied up with our Vision; our vision is tied up with being, or becoming, the Church that the Lord wants. This series touches that vision, which is one of ‘Bringing a Sick World to Christ’, with our particular emphasis ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking And Leaping Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 12, 2016

The Gate may be called Beautiful, but the scene was anything but. What can we learn about helping those in need from Peter's decision to give?

We’ve been studying the book of Acts and have reached a series of events that covers two chapters consisting of three scenes: at the Beautiful Gate, in front of the council, and gathered together with the believers. We’ll examine one scene each week because I know no one wants me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

EXPERIENCING SALVATION IS A PERSONAL THING, AND THIS MESSAGE EXPLAINS IT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN-John 3:5 Introduction: A man named Nicodemus came by night to see Jesus. There is much debate about WHY he came at night. Perhaps because it was the only time he could be sure to get Jesus alone. He came with Honest Questions about salvation and the Lord answered ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist