Sermons on Teaching Men To Preach:

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Good

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Jesus letting it all go

Sermon John 20:19 It was evening of the first day of the week. The followers had gathered together with the doors locked because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus came and said “May you have peace. New Living Translation It’s all good Max Lucado writes this from the New Living Translation ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Social Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 21, 2007

How do you know if you are a Christian? Well, John lays out three tests and one of them confronts our social lives. We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves...and we have a great teacher.

We’re going to continue in our conversation this week looking at 1 John and more specifically, answering the question, “How do you know if you are a Christian?” Two week ago we started looking at how John answers this question and commented that in his letter, John puts out three tests or guides ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lies Of False Religion. Conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

Other lies state that Jesus did not bring forth a new Testament, AKA, Religion. These next verses prove that that statement is misleading. For without a New Testament the gentile race would have no chance for salvation.

The Lies of False Religion. Conclusion Lets look at these next verses and see what a false religion is. 1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of anti-christ, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 24, 2002

A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I made a decision several years ago about the kind of church that I wanted to pastor. I did not ask for a small church. I did not ask for a large church. I asked God for a healthy church. A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-2

Six Strong Men To Carry You (2) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

Do you have six strong friends? Happily, one of the things that friends are for is to carry a hurting friend to the doctor, or better yet, to Jesus!

Six Strong Men to carry you (series: What are friends for?) (Mark 2:4) And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. Do you have six strong friends? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Biblical Response To The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Bryan Guinness on May 12, 2006

This sermon is an examination of the claims in Dan Brown’s book ’The Da Vinci Code’ and seeks to give a Biblical Response.

A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO THE DA VINCI CODE Rev. Bryan Guinness, Associate Pastor, Peoples Church of Montreal 2097 Union Ave, Mtl, QC H3A 2C3, Tel: (514) 845-9834, Fax: (514) 845-1652 Email: peopleschurch@bellnet.ca www.peopleschurchofmontreal.org © May 2006 The first pages of Dan Brown’s The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Would We Be With Out Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 5, 2007

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT JESUS! Have you ever considered where you would be with out Jesus? Have you considered what you would have with out Him in your life? This outline sermon is to help you see some of the mighty blessings you have because of Him a

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT JESUS! Have you ever considered where you would be with out Jesus? Have you considered what you would have with out Him in your life? This outline sermon is to help you see some of the mighty blessings you have because of Him and may it help you love Him more. I. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection In The Present Tense Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Part II in a series of "Dumb Questions" Jesus’ opponents asked in Matt 22. Dumb not becuase of the information, but becuase they revealed the false assumptions about Jesus in the questioner’s minds...

Title: Resurrection in the Present Tense FCF: The power of the Resurrection, revealed b the Scripture, is power for living now. I. Intro: What question would you ask Jesus? a. My name is a question mark (Mi – ca – el) b. Sitting in the Starbucks talking with Jesus c. (May want to address, “why no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Did Paul Silence Women, Or Did The Church Get It Wrong? Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 13, 2025

Women led, taught, and prophesied—culture or command? Scripture fuels the debate.

Outline: The Role of Women in Scripture – A Biblical Analysis I. Introduction Overview of the controversy surrounding 1 Timothy 2:12 Theological debate: Cultural context vs. universal principle Purpose: A balanced look at both Old and New Testament passages --- II. Women’s Role in the Old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Godless Dreamers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revolutionary Love

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 4, 2008

THIS SERMON TOUCHES UPON THE COMMAND TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS A COPY OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS US.

Revolutionary love. John 13:34-35. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved, so you must love one another. By this all men shall know you are my disciples, if you love one another. Here we have Jesus in his upper room prior to his crucifixion and resurrection and he wants ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist