Sermons on Sufficiency:

By Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 15, 2014

What does the resurrection of Christ mean?

By Many Convincing Proofs—An Easter Sermon Acts 1:3 “Before whom He presented Himself alive after His passion by many convincing proofs.” Introduction The foundation of the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without it, Jesus would be nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014

Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

If They Could They Would Have Stopped Offering Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2014

To show that body and blood of JESUS once and for all wiped away sins, removed the guilt and the punishment that goes with the sin, and we look to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Where are you looking? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that body and blood of JESUS once and for all wiped away sins, removed the guilt and the punishment that goes with the sin, and we look to Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:2 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word For The Thick Headed And Slow Hearted Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 14, 2010

When we recognize Jesus' presence we can live with trust and faith.

“A Word for the Thickheaded and Slow-Hearted” Luke 24:13-35 There was an important business executive who boarded the New Orleans to Washington train. He had a very important business engagement and he needed to be awakened in order to get off the train in Atlanta about five ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Christmas Happened Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Did it really HAVE to happen that way? Christmas is jolly, but would it really make a difference if we remembered it or not? Christmas is nice and cute, but isn't Easter the Holy Day that really matters? After all, everybody knows two of the four Gosp

“WHY CHRISTMAS HAPPENED” 1st In Series: “Christmas Was Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/13/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season I will ask us some questions that may, at first, seem silly but are in fact not asked or answered enough. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Judge Shamgar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2018

The verse does not state that Shamgar was in fact a judge, but that he also delivered Israel. Therefore, his activity was similar to that of the judges.

Chapter 14 The Judge Shamgar [Judges 3.31] http://theperiodofthejudges.yolasite.com Scripture 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Commentary 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2018

As the disciples prepared for the Passover meal, they had no idea what was soon to happen. The Lamb of God had come to redeem humanity, and most of the Jewish people were completely unaware.

The Last Supper (Part 1) Mark 14: 12-26 Our text today reveals one of the most intimate moments our Lord had with His disciples. It records their last meal together, and the intense emotion experienced on that faithful evening. While the disciples were unaware of the enormity of this moment, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

No Place In The Inn

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas Eve devotion that calls on those who listen to make room for the Christ.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

First Trip To The Temple Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Though My Father And Mother Forsake Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016

A sermon that introduces attachment theory. So What question: How do we know that God cares? (Material adapted from Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapters 4 through 6)

HoHum: The Native Americans had a particular way of training young boys to become Indian braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a thick forest to spend the entire night alone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Pressure To Make A Diamond Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 14, 2016

Pressure, Hope, Deliverance, Prayers

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable It Takes Pressure to Make a Diamond 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (p. 803) September 18, 2016 Introduction: When the Apostle Paul uses the words “We were under great pressure” it gets our attention…because he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Characteristics Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016

Practice these four traits that Paul prayed his friends would possess, and you will grow in your spiritual maturity.

When you’re building something important, something that you want to last, it is absolutely necessary to start with a BLUEPRINT. We don’t begin important projects haphazardly. We begin with a plan for what we desire in the final product. If we don’t, we will end up with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to overcome fear, stress.

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR PT 2 EPH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

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