Sermons on Temper:

Shields Of Brass Or Gold?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

Here, the Scripture portrays an Israelite king substituting true godliness with a cheap imitation in an attempt to fool the people of Israel into believing that the nation still had favor with God. But in reality, Israel was falling apart.

Some of the insights contained in this evening’s message were inspired by O. S. Hawkins’ book Shields of Brass or Shields of Gold? One day while Mr. Jones was chatting with Mr. Smith about yard work, Mr. Jones happened to mention that he had only cut the grass in his front yard that week because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Deacons Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2022

1 Timothy 3:8-13 shows us the qualifications for deacons.

Scripture Paul wrote his First Letter to Timothy to give him directions about how Christians were “to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In chapter 3, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Christians Do Not Continue In Sin (1of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In chapter 5:12-21, we discovered that sin entered the world through Adam, who was the head of the human race.

His one sin plunged the whole human race into sin, because all mankind was in his loins when he sinned. The Bible tells us that mankind is born into sin, but even if It did not state this, it would not be hard to prove. Illus: All you have to do is watch a newborn baby. You will see immediately: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Life Is Selfcontrolled

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In the previous sermon we looked at Romans 8:1-4, and we learned some marvelous things about our new position in Christ Jesus.

We learned that while we ALL were once IN ADAM, something happened when heard of salvation in Jesus: • We recognized how dreadful our sins were, and repented of them and trusted in Christ • We were immediately justified by the blood of Christ And now we are no longer IN ADAM, but we are IN CHRIST. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

M And M Sermon (Methods And Motives!)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Most of us are candy lovers and it seems everyone loves M and M candy

Have you ever wondered how and why this company came into existence? Mr. Forrest Mars, Sr. founder of the Mars Company, got the idea in 1930s during the Spanish Civil War when he saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell of tempered chocolate surrounding the inside, preventing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Rescuer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

As long as we live on this earth we will be confronted with various perils and dangers, which often fill our hearts with apprehension about the future. God’s word of assurance is that He will Himself be with us in the midst of all our troubles.

God Our Rescuer We read in Psalm 91:15, “When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate in depth on verse 15. While verses 1 to 13 are a dialogue between two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

The Fork In The Road

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2022

Covid still prevalent as we enter 2022, I am sure we will be faced with many more decisions and challenges in this New Year. It is good to know as believers we do not have to face these decisions alone.

TITLE: THE FORK IN THE ROAD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1 (Points adapted from 2019 sermon by Rev. Krushal) We are blessed to be able to share together as a Church family this First Sunday of a New Year. We must admit as we move into this third year of our nation as well as the world dealing with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To Ourself & To God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2022

I want to present 4 resolutions, 4 commitments that God, in His Word, encourages us to make – 4 commitments which can make a radical difference in your life if you will just follow through on them.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This message is my adaptation of a fine sermon, “New Year” by Randy Barker, which he contributed to Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:13, Romans 6:12, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To My Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy!

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy! Paul says that he glories or rejoices in his tribulations. But it’s not just Paul. James says the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 18, 2022

During this study in Philippians, we have reflected on: There is a fantastic finish in your future, A Biblical Strategy for Success, Winning the battle of the Mind and now The Secret to Victorious Living. Now at the end of this letter, he addresses the main point of the letter.

Sermon “The Secret to Victorious living” Philippians 4:10-19 “10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 78:29, Psalm 106:14

Denomination: Methodist

Courage To Proclaim The Good News

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2020

In the following sermon we are going to examine Acts 4:1-22 and conclude that through the power of the Holy Spirit ordinary Christians are to have courage that they can overcome their Sanhedrin and effectively profess that salvation is only found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Courage to Proclaim the Good News Acts 4:1-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what keeps believers from obeying the Great Commission to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20)? For many Christians the mere thought of going outside of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Living in the trust of God is a great place to live! It’s where the peace that passes understanding flows freely and gives great comfort against the what if’s of life the accuser continually throws at all of us!

The Family of God Matthew 24:36-39 NKJ 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39, Mark 6:31-34, Romans 5:3-21, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2024

Do we have to wonder minute by minute where we are with our salvation?

INTRODUCTION • In my life as a Christian, I have heard many Christians, when speaking on the subject of their salvation, that they HOPE to make it to Heaven, that they HOPE they get to be with Jesus when it is all said and done. • On the other side of the coin, I have heard from people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back In The Fold Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024

Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:27, Matthew 15:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God