Sermons on Stephen Stoned:

Dos And Don'ts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 11, 2011

Is Jesus a legalist? Are we really supposed to follow what he says?

I knew a woman who stopped for a few drinks every night after work to let traffic die down, then drove home, about a 45 minute drive in lower mainland traffic. She would say, “I’m fine, I’ve never had an accident and there are never any roadblocks on my route home. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Fight For Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas The Disciple

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Character Study - Thomas - – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Realist (John 11:6-16) The Questioner (John 14:1-6) The Doubter (John 20:24-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ripping Up Your Spiritual Resume Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2023

Paul rips up his spiritual resume and becomes obsessed with knowing Christ more.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:4-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-06-2023 Pick Me Several years ago, I was on a team charged with finding our next worship/arts pastor. We put together a new job description and then sent out an ad and eventually received over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Batten Down The Hatches – Preparing For The Storm” Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 5, 2005

A pratical look at one of the hardest commandments

Last week we began to look at what Paul calls the greatest internal force in all creation; love. This week we need to make a rather specific and probably painful application of what we’ve been learning; we’re going to talk about loving our enemies. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

He Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2004

This sermon explores the ascension, session, and judgment of Jesus Christ.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe that Jesus ascended into heaven. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 13, 2007

Some thoughts about praising God as found in Psalm 150

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 11, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) PRAISE DEFINED Text: Psalm 150:1-6 INTRODUCTION Recently I preached upon Grace Defined and Peace Defined and now I want to talk about Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Godly Examples To Follow In 2007

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon suggests that we follow the example of several biblical characters and concludes by giving us some New years Resolutions to consider.

Introduction: I have never really been any good at keeping New Year’s Resolutions, so consequently I haven’t made very many over the years. The only one I’ve managed to keep once or twice is to read the Bible through in a year. If you’ve never done that, I would encourage you to give it a try ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Allow Your Past Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The third thief: "Your Past."

DON’T ALLOW YOUR PAST TO ROB YOUR JOY A. I Timothy 1:12-16 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: In 1955, the New York Yankees chose 22 year-old John Malangone as the probable REPLACEMENT for VETERAN catcher Yogi Berra. Though he could THROW a BALL from HOME PLATE and HIT the left field FENCE 368 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist