Sermons on Submitting To The Father:

Traditions Attacked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2017

The scribes and Pharisees quibbled with Jesus over the issue of His disciples eating with unwashed hands. They were great men in the Jewish church, but they were enemies of the Gospel of Christ. They were very enthusiastic about the Law of Moses, ...

-AD 29 Capernaum Lesson: Traditions Attacked (Exodus 21:17) Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23 Matthew 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2017

If you want to be a positive influence on others, don't compromise with the world, take care of your family, be consistent in the way you live your life, but most of all, count on God's grace.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just a few years ago, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his cases as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are Clergies Superior In Gods Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

Christ is the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4).

Christ as the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4). Paul and Timothy called themselves the “servants” of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 4:5). Peter viewed Silas as his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 1:6

Messages In Genealogy - Adam To Noah Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 27, 2021

Part 1 The Garden to the Cross: Genealogy of Christ This is not about the genealogy of Christ found in Matthew or Luke. This is about the genealogy given in the Genesis “begats.”

The Bible gives us the genealogy of Christ. It takes us from the garden to the cross. The first section of the genealogy is in the book of Genesis, chapter 5. Yes, this is the chapter we want to skip.?Don't skip it!?It has a TON of important information. Genesis 5? Vs. 5 Adam lived 930 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17, 2 Peter 3:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Way The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2021

Jesus is the Way who gives direction. Jesus is the Truth who brings genuine knowledge to our circumstances. Jesus is the Life who has done all that is necessary. Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Message John 14:6 I Am The Way The Truth and The Life Today the focus of our message is on Jesus who says, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” Let’s read this “I am” statement in it’s context. Read John 14:1-6 Jesus is specifically speaking about Himself as the One who can bring us from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Two Dreamers

Contributed by Jw Worcester on Feb 15, 2021

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer.

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer. One had great rewards and the other has no mention in the Bible beyond the fulfilling of his dreams. One saw the full fruition of his dreams and the other didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-8, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 6:1-4

Sinners In The Hands Of A Singing And Dancing God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2021

What you believe about Father God is the most important thing contained in your mind. It affects everything about you

How do you imagine God to be when you pray? Is He far from you or near? Is He assertive or passive? Is He disgusted with you or in love with you? Is He a mean old man, or a kindly grandpa-type, or neither? Is He listening? Does He care for you? Can He help you? What you believe about Father God is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Psalm 46:1, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 15:7, Psalm 23:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Zephaniah 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modeling The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

This is the passage where one of Jesus' disciples, after watching Jesus pray, comes up to him and asks Jesus to teach him and the other disciples 'How to pray.' This is one of the two places in scripture that Jesus gives us all an example , or model, how we should pray.

Happy, "NEW" Saturday, Everyone! I must say, I have never been one to get all excited about new years resolutions. Not because they can't be kept, but because they are cliché'. Traditionally, they make sense, but more than not, a new years resolution just fades into the sunset, so to speak. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005

The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequences Of Sin Is Being A Child Of The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come.

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come. When we live in sin, we are said to be "dead in our transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). Moreover, the Bible goes further to say that those who live in sin are children of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1

Honoring Joseph

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2022

What kind of a man was Joseph? (Material adapted from Leslie Flynn's book, "Christmas Messages", in the chapter called, "The Forgotten Father")

HoHum: There is a forgotten man at Christmas. Poetry, paintings and stories of the nativity treat him minimally, if at all. Few sermons are preached on him. Why is he neglected? Perhaps his silence contributes to his downgrading. Not a single word he speaks is recorded in the gospel story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Mark 6:3, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Dad, Conduits Of The Power Of God, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

We are just like our heavenly father who pours his life and power through us. We rule earth as he rules heaven.

Just like dad! Conduits of the power of God Part 5 Review… 1. More battle are lost by lack of prayer, than by anything else. Prayer is a spiritual exercise Prayer is an art to be learned Opening… 1. The best compliment you can give me is the tell me my children are just like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Mennonite

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the profound truth of the Holy Spirit being God, distinct from the Father and the Son, and the importance of honoring the Spirit through worship.

Good morning, church family. I'm sure many of you have heard the phrase, 'The Holy Spirit is God.' This simple statement carries a profound truth about the nature of the Holy Spirit, a truth we'll be exploring today. We'll also delve into the distinctiveness of the Holy Spirit from the Father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Topics: God, Holy Spirit

Living As An Alien Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture.

Living as an Alien Daniel 1 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture. I. Recognize the seductive pressures of society which entice you to conform. v. 1-7 A. A change of location ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist