Sermons on Subordinate:

Which Christ Do You Follow? Part 2

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

A false teaching had seeped into the Colossian Church, called Gnosticism. This teaching has attacked the very person-hood of Jesus Christ and denied His deity.

A false teaching had seeped into the Colossian Church, called Gnosticism. This teaching has attacked the very person-hood of Jesus Christ and denied His deity. Today the Gnostic belief is still alive and well, in the form of the New Age movement and other, shall we say, “Created” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Live To The Fullest

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

The filling of the Spirit empowers us to live our lives to the fullest.

We love Superman. He seems to be so invincible... so powerful... except of course in front of a kryptonite. Still, we love superheroes. We know they’re not real. Yet how we wish we would become superheroes. For most of us, we only have the strength to barely pull us through the day. After a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Headship Series

Contributed by George Yates on Oct 31, 2006

The Biblical teaching of Headship is not popular but it is important. Headship is about submission to doing what is best for those who are lead. It is also submission to those whom the Lord places in headship.

EPHESIANS 5:21-23 October 29, 2006 New Covenant EPC “HEADSHIP” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I.Who is in charge here? A. In America, we have a tremendous concern about our leaders and whether they are doing the right thing. 1. We are fixated on President Bush and the Congress. 2. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imitation Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A House United Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

The first church split occured in heaven

A The first church “split” (if you will) occurred at none other than heaven. 1 Before the earth was formed, Adam & Eve created: God & His angels were in heaven. a In those days Lucifer was one of God’s angels (not just any ol’angel.) aa Tradition tells us he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And We Thought...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 9, 2012

Exploring "Job’s wisdom" in order we too get the "mind of Christ"...

AND WE THOUGHT... The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:28

Denomination: *other

It's A Jungle Out There!

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 28, 2011

Application of the message of Isaiah 11:6 in current culture.

Isaiah 11:6 says, “the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat; and the calf and the young lion together”. Theologians typically interpret by following a specific system (ie literal or symbolic). That often leads to a lot of confusing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-12

Denomination: *other

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2016

How do we witness? By presenting the things of God honestly! We need to know what we know, and be willing to show that to others! If we won’t, then who will … and if we don’t, what can it cost them?

Jesus and Nicodemus John 3:1-15 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love others like Jesus’ … we can bring them TO Him -- Re: We ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Peter 3:15

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 5, 2017

This is a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15 and the need for Scripture memorization in order to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.

Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3:8-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Suffering for doing good NIV Suffering for righteousness’ sake ESV When you are wronged ISV Suffering for doing right NRSV/CEV To be sure, no one likes suffering. Suffering is unpleasant. We usually think of suffering ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 15:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Servants, Siblings And Sons

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

SERVANTS, SIBLINGS AND SONS (1 TIMOTHY 6:1-2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Perfect Father

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 18, 2017

Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us how to treat others: with freemdom to make mistakes, with forgiveness in second chances, and with favor out of unconditional love. God is the perfect Father, showing us all three. (Father's Day message)

Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Perfect Father Today’s story is probably my favorite in the Bible. I’ve shared it with you before, but never in the context of Father’s Day. Since the real hero of the story is the father, I thought it might be a good story to look at today. Let’s consider some gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25, Ephesians 4:32, Psalm 68:5, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

When A Man Loves A Woman Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

So what happens when a man loves a woman?

When a Man Loves a Woman Ephesians 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION Michael Bolton belts out romantic loves songs. One of his most inspiring is his cover of "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge. Released in 1966, the song originally made to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Curse Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The story begins with the folly of Noah drinking wine until he was drunk. All of the trouble began with alcohol. This was not much of a start for the new world

Violence is not limited to the destruction of life and property. If one destroys love, truth, and understanding, or any virtue or value, that is emotional, social or intellectual violence. As Christian we would certainly agree to deprive men of the Gospel is to do violence to their souls. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28

Escaping The Enemy Within

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 5, 2025

Prayers to address the syndrome of the enemy within.

There was once a head of state in West Africa, Burkina Faso to be exact. Captain Thomas Sankara. He was interviewed back then, and they asked him what if his 2nd in command wanted to overthrow him? He said, if that situation ever occurred, it would be too late by the time he found out. That was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Pentecostal