Sermons on Temptation Pride:

Concerning The Unmarried Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2019

In this passage, Paul addresses an issue in detail that he had touched on earlier in 1 Corinthians 7.8-9. The issue was, “Does a Christian have to get married, and how about the unmarried women in the church who are not getting any younger” (see I Co 7.36).

December 19, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson 6.4: Concerning the Unmarried Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.25-35 1 Cor 7.25-35 (KJV) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Going

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

A lesson having faith to continue.

FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Remaining Single

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

People should consider singleness because of: 1) the Pressure of the system (vv. 25–27); 2) the Problems of the flesh (v. 28); 3) the Passing of the world (vv. 29–31); 4) the Preoccupations of marriage (32–35); 5) the Promises of betrothed (vv. 36–38) and 6) The Permanency of Marriage (vv. 39–40)

1 Corinthians 7:25–40. “Reasons for Remaining Single” Ajax Alliance Church. Sunday July 9th, 2023. 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. [25] Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy. [26]I think that in view of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Blessings - Ephesians 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006

Paul reminds us that we are blessed spiritually if we are part of the faithful.

“Spiritual Blessings” – Ephesians Chapter 1 On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Behaving...godly! - Father's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 16, 2004

Can be used anytime of the year. I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE POWER OF YOUR INFLUENCE II. AVOID THE PITFALLS OF YOUR MASCULINITY III. ARRANGE THE PRIORITIES OF YOUR LIFE IV. ASSUME THE PLACE OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...Includes link to Formatted Text and PowerPoint

MEN BEHAVING...GODLY (Psalm 112) [note: Can be presented in 2 parts am and pm, or condensed as 1 sermon.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MenBehavingGodly.html Note: We love people, and try to show it on a holiday such as this more than ever, and yet the Lord has clearly led that if I really ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10, Psalm 112:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peter The Rock And Roller Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Peter

Disciple 1 Peter The Rock and Roller Back in 1980, Denny Brauer was earning his living as a mason and pursuing his true passion on the side -- bass fishing. One day he revealed a desire that no doubt shocked his spouse to the core. He announced that he wanted to move from their home in Nebraska ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers on facing the future with hope, confidence, and the assurance of heaven.

I’m going to speak to you today on this subject: how to face your future. Now Americans are obsessed with the future. We want to know what’s in store for us. So if you read the newspapers today, or listen to the radio, there will be plenty of prophets, and pundits, and prognosticators ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

David’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

David’s story can be summarized like this: A nobody becomes a somebody who then becomes a fugitive and ends up in the end the King of Israel.

Series OT Bible Heroes: We are going to discuss over the months of May, June and July OT Biblical Heroes. Many current day Statistics show that there is a shocking lack of knowledge of basic Bible knowledge among Americans. This is particularly puzzling in view of the availability of Bibles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Teaches Us? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 13, 2012

Grace teaches us to do what is good for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. We must devote ourselves to doing the good because of grace- doing good is all rooted in grace. It’s because of God’s kindness love and mercy that we even get the privilege to serv

Sermon: Grace Teaches us? Opening Illustration: Definitions of Grace from sermoncentral.com Scripture Text: Titus 2:11-3:11: 11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Simply Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Oct 15, 2014

When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 1 “Live Simply” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/18/2010 God’s desire for us is that money doesn’t have our heart, but He does. The purpose of money is to fulfill God’s purposes on the earth, not just ours. My prayer is that in this journey over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

Sin short-circuits the work of the Spirit in your life, but the ripple effect of sin also short-circuits the work of the Holy Spirit in the church.

Video Clip: The ripple effect...the expanding series of effects or consequences that are the result of a single event or action. We’ve all done it. You’ve taken a stone and you’ve thrown it into a pond, and you see the concentric circles that are rippling outward from the center where you threw the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ghost Town Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 22, 2010

A study of chapter 35 verses 1 through 15

Ezekiel 35: 1 – 15 Ghost Town “1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Mount Seir and prophesy against it, 3 and say to it, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “ Behold, O Mount Seir, I am against you; I will stretch out My hand against you, and make you most ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 35:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Old Commandment That Is Now New

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2014

We may either love one another or hate one another; there is no halfway in this situation. God calls us to love. Failure to love is hatred.

“Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014

A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel