Sermons on Teaching Of The Apostles:

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Test Of Power And Authority

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2014

Many times, we get hurt and we wanted to take revenge. But God reminds us through the story of Joseph that we have been placed by God in that position of authority for a greater purpose and that we must always manifest a humble heart.

THE TEST OF POWER AND AUTHORITY Last week, we talked about the promotion of Joseph to the second highest in command of Egypt. He had been lifted up from the dark dungeon of despair to the palace of great responsibility, authority and power. It was a long process of waiting patiently and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “how God Builds Faith" Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2014

This message looks at how God builds faith in us - through our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Warning! I’m Under Construction - How God Builds Faith - September 7, 2014 Today we’re on the 2nd in a series that’s called: “Warning! I’m Under Construction. Last week we looked at how God builds, how He constructs our character so that we become more and more like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Excuses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014

At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Come And See" (Belonging I) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2014

Throuoghout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward believing.

Title: “Come and See” (Belonging I) Text: John 1:35-46 Thesis: Throughout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invite Those You Know

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014

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Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Pursuit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014

Christ invites us to have joy

- I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Broken & Hurting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2015

Even though all bad things originate from Satan, many of our problems come from us because of the choices we make in life. We are more focused on what WE want than on what GOD wants for us.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) More than anything else, God wants His creation of mankind to be all it can be! That includes our being joyful, blessed, knowledgeable and in love; in love with Him. The last thing He wants is for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: *other

Finding Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 1, 2015

We all know the story, but do we actually learn from the story. What it means to be a Good Samaritan

This is week five of our Old School Sunday School series. Each week we’ve been re-telling some of the great bible stories from the New Testament, and so we’ve discovered new insights from the story of Jesus’ parents losing him when he was a kid, about Jesus being baptized, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2015

10 lepers were healed but only one returned. Are we part of the nine, or are we the One? Those who truly worship and serve the Lord are few in number compared to the many who are blessed.

Where Are the Nine? Sunday, March 8, 2015 By Rev. James May The time was drawing near for Jesus to pay the price of our sin upon the cross. Yet even in his last days upon the earth, Jesus never lost purpose in everything that he did. His mind was never so preoccupied with the things that he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining Moments-The Road To Riches Or Ruin Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon focuses on decisions we make to invest in the Kingdom of God or the Thingdom of man

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART TWO THE ROAD TO RICHES OR RUIN MATTHEW 6:24 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Defining moments occur when we come face to face with a truth we didn’t know, or a truth we have chosen to disregard, and yet when confronted with the truth and we choose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Countering The Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015

Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What About Me?

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 20, 2015

A sermon about Christian service and dying to self and living for Jesus.

What about me? Living the selfless life Introduction: Today we begin our march to the cross. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday and then of course Easter Sunday, the following week. This message is not filled with eloquence or syrupy words, but if you take it to heart, you won't hear another ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ride Into Jersusalem

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 26, 2015

This would be the most expensive trip in history and it would impact ever human born afterwards.

How many of you like to travel? Sometimes, going on trips is exciting, isn’t it? And when most people travel, they do not plan on being gone for long, and even so, when they get to where they are going, the first thing they do is unpack their belongings and find places to put them. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: *other