Sermons on Systematic Theology:

Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009

Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Brings Good From Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008

God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come...together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 27, 2007

We are to walk and work together.

COME … TOGETHER Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity C: Attitude Pr: WE ARE TO WALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ?: How? How do we achieve this kind of unity? KW: Virtue TS: We will find in Ephesians 4.1-3 four virtues we are to practice in order for us to achieve unity. Type: Propositional; topical The ____ virtue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Fathers: Leading, Loving, And Raising Right

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 19, 2010

This Father’s Day, we reflect on our main text, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, to see that godly fathers lead, love, and raise right.

Given by Sterling C. Franklin Fathers’ Day: June 20, 2010 Scripture Reading: Psalm 128 Psalm 128:1-6 [ESV] 1 (A SONG OF ASCENTS) Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! 2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012

Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Called Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023

The kind of love which Jesus models for us takes discipline, discernment, and knowledge of both God and his Word.

The question Jesus answered for the lawyer that day was “Who is my neighbor?” But an equally important question, and one that doesn’t get asked nearly often enough, is “What is love?” Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Image Of God & The Abortion Question

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2022

This message addresses the abortion question and the sanctity of life prompted by the US Supreme Court leak on the Roe v Wade case.

Image of God & The Abortion Question Text: Psalm 139; Gen 1:26; 1 Cor 6: Subject: How does God see human life? Complement: made in his image Idea: All human beings – born and in womb are made in God image. Preaching idea: “made in God’s image & likeness” (Fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, James 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2017

Paul pointed to the example of Jesus' humble service as a way for the Philippians to live in harmony with each other and receive a blessing from God.

Introduction: A. A tv show I enjoyed watching in the seventies and eighties was the sitcom called The Jeffersons. 1. The show featured an African American family who became wealthy and moved out of a run-down area in Queens to a luxury apartment in Manhattan. 2. The theme song for the show was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024

Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023

Intro - Monotheism - God, the Father - God the Son, Jesus Christ - God, the Holy Spirit - Salvation by Grace - The Resurrection - The Gospel Message

Denominations have most often come about due to differences in beliefs from others. Many of them started because of a great move of God at a specific time and place in history. Then, after many years, they became a religious organization that operates with their own identity, doctrinal beliefs, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:14, 2 Peter 1:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Book Descriptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Book descriptions and articles for missions

1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why Some People Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive.

Reasons Why Some Do Not Get Their Prayers Answered * "You do not ask so you do not receive." * Some fail to ask God specifically for what they need * Some hold secret sins in their hearts * Some fail to walk in the Spirit * Some fail to meet the conditions to answers to prayer * Some fail to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family 101 (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009

Family Money Matters

Family 101 (Part 4) Money Matters There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. —Luke 16:1 Message Running a family is like managing a business. You are managing your own company! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 29, 2021

“I heard the Catechism teaches that human beings can become God. How is this possible?”

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 1.The ecstatic existence of the Trinity is the supreme confidence of love that love offered will be returned and more than returned, that in giving being is replenished not diminished or exhausted. In Latin: Esse deus dare: to be God is to give. e.g. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Catholic

Have You Been To The River? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

In our spiritual lives, Jesus invites us to hear the flow of cleansing, life giving water in our souls. We are His river and His Tree of Life for this world.

Chapter 22 1. and he showed me a river of water of life, clear like crystal, pouring out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2. In the middle of the its street, and of the river, on this side & on that, a Tree of Life, making twelve fruits for each month, each giving ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: *other