Sermons on Stephens Sermon:

Sermon On The Milleninum

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2024

Men have always dreamed of living in a UTOPIA SOCIETY.

For example: A. Plato envisioned a time of living when the crooked things in life would be made straight. B. Bacon dreamed of living when Atlantis would be a place of universal peace and prosperity. C. Presidents have dreamed of living in a utopia society in programs like the: • New deal, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65:21-23, Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon For Pentecost

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2024

Pentecost is fundamentally a celebration and acknowledgment of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

Kevin J. Vanhoozer, an American theologian once remarked: “It is well known that Pentecost reverses Babel. The people who built the tower of Babel sought to make a name, and a unity, for themselves. At Pentecost, God builds his temple, uniting people in Christ. Unity – interpretive agreement and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10

Sermon On Divergence

Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2024

Divergence is defined as a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases.

Charlan Jeanne Nemeth, a female professor of psychology at the University of California once remarked: “Consensus, while comforting and harmonious as well as efficient, often leads us to make bad decisions. Dissent, while often annoying, is precisely the challenge that we need to reassess our own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Genesis 1:1-31, Isaiah 14:1-32, Genesis 2:4

Sermon On Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 21, 2024

Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Saint Clement of Alexandria, a Greek theologian and philosopher once remarked: “... So then, you rich who have wisdom, apply yourselves to this business... Why let yourselves be transfixed by diamonds and emeralds, by houses that fire devours, time destroys, or earthquakes throw down? Aspire for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:1-4, James 4:10

Sermon On Pilgrimage

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 18, 2024

A pilgrimage is principally defined as a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Eric Clapton, an English guitarist and singer-songwriter once remarked: “I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31

A Good Sermon

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

REAL CHURCH — REAL PEOPLE — IN THE REAL WORLD A good sermon lifts Jesus high, awakens hope in weary hearts, calls us home, and invites a personal response of faith.

INTRO — THE SERMON JUDGING COMMITTEE –––––––––––––––––– 1. A GOOD SERMON PROCLAIMS Acts 2:14 Peter stood up and raised his voice. He didn’t hide behind politeness or whisper his faith so no one would be offended. He didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He didn’t send out a survey to the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Romans 10:9-10, John 12:32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Selfless Love

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

Loving your enemies?? What??? Yep. That’s truly showing genuine love.

Selfless Love Read Text: Matthew 5:43-48 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor…”(Matt 5:43). Heard from whom? Their teachers. Where did their teachers get it from? Leviticus 19:18 NIV says, “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Irresistible To God Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 2 - God cannot resist true humility in his children.

A couple of weeks ago, as I was finishing our teaching on the life of Moses, I told you that I have a weakness for heroes. A part of what makes heroes so attractive is their rugged independence. They just don’t need anyone else…however, that’s really not a strength. In fact I need to learn how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Wrong With The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

State Of Control Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 4 - When God is in control, I don’t have to be.

Who likes to be in charge? Be honest, how many of you like to be in charge, you like to be in control? Most of us, even if we don’t like the responsibility, do like to be in control. It’s a natural thing. That doesn’t mean it’s right, but it is natural. WE We like to have our way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Las Enseñanzas De Cristo

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 4, 2006

Esto es uno de dos mensajes acerca de las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo y como en ella vemos 8 pasos acerca de avivamiento

Mateo 5:1-12 Esto es el primero de dos mensajes acerca de las bienaventuranzas de Cristo. En las bienaventuranzas de Cristo que se encuentran en Mateo 5:1-12, podemos ver 8 pasos hacia al avivamiento espiritual. Los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con Dios. Y los versiculos 7-12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Las Enseñanzas De Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 10, 2006

Es el segundo de 2 mensajes acerca de la Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Y en ello podemos ver 8 pasos hacia el avivamiento.

La semana pasada hablamos acerca de 3 de los pasos hacia el avivamiento que encontramos en las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Ahora vamos a mirar hoy de los versiculos 6-12. Habiamos dicho que los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con el Padre, y los versiculos 7-12 tratan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Christ

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006

This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

(Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022

We need to live by the wisdom of the Jerusalem council. Never make if difficult for anyone turning to the Lord. The death burial and resurrection of Jesus is available as a free gift to all who put their faith in Christ.

The background to the sermons preached at the Jerusalem council. We read in acts chapter 6 verse 7 that the word of God was spreading and the number of disciples increased rapidly and that a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. So we realize as we move on through the book of Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist