Sermons on Ten Thousand Talents:

(Lesson 9) Peter: A Backslider Restored To Service

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Peter denied the Lord through boasting and pride. After breakfast on a beach, Jesus restored him to service and he became a bold preacher on the day of Pentecost.

A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. "I will lay down my life for thy sake" (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. "Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily Verily, I say unto thee, the cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice" (John 13:32). 3. Effort flesh. "Smote the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006

The life of faith is a journey along the path of life with Jesus. It also is opening ourselves up to the truth of the Spirit

John 14: 1-14 “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” INTRODUCTION Everyone is searching for a home, in actuality it is the one desire humans have that cannot properly be satisfied on this earth, because this earth is not our home. In a spiritual sense, everyone is like Patch Adams, striving ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member

Contributed by Patrick Wooten on Jan 18, 2005

Simple truths about supporting the local church.

Characteristics of a Good Church Member: 1. Spend time with God in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing. 2. Give with a cheerful heart. Malachi 3:7-12 7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

"Start Training Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 17, 2014

We need to train as if going to battle.Many of us are weak and fight only in the flesh.

The Ultimate Decision June 26, 2014 If I were to coach you in track for distance I would gather you together and find out your current level of fitness. We would find out how fast you could run a mile. If you could run a 5 minute mile that would be 75 second laps for 4 laps. To start training we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 1, 2011

In order to be living sacrifices we must Know His will, and change our thinking

Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-2 We are called to be living sacrifices. A sacrifice is something we give up. Most of the time we think of sacrifices we think of suffering or pain. Yet, we are called to offer up sacrifices of Praise and Thanksgiving. A sacrifice is a service we are called to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mammon Made Righteous

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 12, 2018

To restore all things in Christ, we need the mammon, made righteous by your giving generously, to do it.

8th Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Today we come face to face with what we might title Divine Economics 101. It owes nothing to Adam Smith, or Friedrich Hayek or even G.K. Chesterton. It requires a special care in reading because the Gospel might convince us that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

We Are Worthy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 3, 2024

We all have times of questioning our worth and if what we do with our lives makes any difference. The Centurion helps us to discover our worth for the Kingdom.

WORTHINESS. I AM URE WE HAVE ALL QUESTIONED, IF NOT BATTLED OUR VARIOUS FEELINGS OF BEING WORTHY. WE PONDER IF OUR LIVES DEFINE THE WORD “WORTHY” THAT MEANS, “HAVING OR SHOWING THE QUALITIES OR ABILITIES THAT MERIT RECOGNITION IN A SPECIFIED WAY.” DOES MY LIFE COUNT AND MEAN ANYTHING? THIS IS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 28:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Reception To Remember

Contributed by David Zachrich on Oct 6, 2023

It is the season of weddings for many couples and families. Jesus used the story of a wedding reception to remind us that regardless of the place or people, weddings are costly … in more ways than money. He invites us to one that we do not want to miss.

Friends in Christ, 1. It is the season of weddings! Last Sunday I substituted at Fairlawn Lutheran for Pastor Gau because his son was married on Saturday, and today I am with you as Pastor Tritten celebrates marriage for his son. Congratulations to both families – and, to you and your family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Backslidden Peter Experienced Jesus For Return To Ministry Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Good intentions are not enough to keep us faithful to Christ.

A. WHY DID PETER BACKSLIDE? 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’” (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Philippians 4:13, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist

Symbolism In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006

A discussion of the symbolism in The Book of the Revelation.

SYMBOLISM IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION PREPARED FIRST DECEMBER 27, 2004 CONTINUED JANUARY 10, 2005 INTRODUCTION Suppose that you are a male missionary from the United States who with a number of other American male missionaries has been taken captive by the Russians to Siberia. You are a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Applied Thanksliving Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 23, 2008

There is an enormous difference between knowledge and application. We must apply the things of God to our lives.

Applied Thanksliving By Pastor Donny Granberry We are going to continue in our thought of the past several weeks of Apply. Applied Blood – Applied Pentecost – Applied Faith – Applied Glory of the Lord – Applied Word of God. Apply – means to put to use, especially for some practical purpose, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forsaking All Other Gods (1) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 23, 2010

I have discovered something: whenever God is stating or restating His LAW, it is never by itself. There’s always A STORY surrounds it And the story is a sotory of GRACE and Salvation.

Sermons on the Law of God? Are you jumping up and down and excited to hear about the 10 C? Or maybe your response is this: Oh no! I’ll hear again about how bad I am, how I’ll never measure up to God’s rules and regulations… Or the other side, a response like this, "Great! Finally, we are getting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004

This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Prepared The World For His Son Geographicly And Historicaly Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018

A message showing how Palestine is the center of the Roman Empire and how God created, place and removed nation to get the world ready for His Son to come.

Christmas Messages 3 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle printed and audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS HISTORICALLY “In the fullness of time God sent His Son, born of woman, born under the Law.” (Galatians 4:4) The drama of Christmas includes far more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

All Shook Up (2 Kings 4:8-34)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

ALL SHOOK UP (2 KINGS 4:8-34)

ALL SHOOK UP (2 KINGS 4:8-34) I am surprised it took me so long to write the account of the Shunammite woman. For a very long time my wife and I dreamed of buying a home to entertaining pastors and missionaries. Besides supplying a room for the traveling Elisha to lodge the Shunammite woman also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible