Sermons on Text:

# 34 The Hardhearted And The Thickheaded Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 8, 2020

Some people are hardhearted, and some are thickheaded when it comes to spiritual matters. In Sunday’s text, Mark 8:10-21, we see both types of people.

# 34 The Hardhearted and the Thickheaded Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 8, 2020 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 8:10-21 – “And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is This All There Is To Life?

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We all have preconceived ideas about certain systems of interpretation, but none of these will be of much hindrance if we study just the Bible text in front of us as of independent value.

The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is one on which all true Christians agree as to its reality, but one on which they disagree on many other points. One of the causes for much confusion is the fact that we are seldom content with reading the Bible from the historical point of view. That ...read more

Abiding In The Light Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

This text reveals Jesus as the Light of the world. His Light shines in darkness, dispelling the darkness of sin. As the Light reveals needs in our lives, we are responsible to respond to the Light.

Abiding in the Light 1 John 1: 5-10 In our opening passage, John focused on the characteristic of Christ as the Living Word, God revealed to humanity in human form. Christ came to earth as the embodiment of the eternal God. Now he focuses on Christ as the Light of the world. Each of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Today’s text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit.

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Small Things

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

In our text the children of Israel are having to trust the Lord for the reconstruction of the Temple. Solomon’s Temple has been destroyed, and the Lord has commissioned for the new one to be built.

THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS I want to bring to each of us a word of encouragement tonight. I must confess to you of my disappointment during those times that I have struggled with my health. I thought I could just pray and believe for my healing. I did what was “spiritual.” My faith was not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020

It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent Candle Lighting Litanies, 2021

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2021

The litanies for lighting the first four candles of Advent are based upon the text of Romans 5:1-8 in which the theme of hope, peace, joy, and love all appear,

Week 1 Narrator 1: Happy New Year’s! Narrator 2: It’s not New Years. It’s a month away. Narrator 1: No it’s really New Years Day on the Christian Calendar. The first week of Advent begins the New Christian year. Narrator 2: What is Advent? I hear it has something to do with Christmas. Narrator ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 4, 2023

The text before us is an intensely interesting revelation concerning the nature of the resurrection body. God tells us that it is the resurrection of new body that will then carries us on into the eternal ages to come.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28; Philippians 3:20-21] The text before us is an intensely interesting revelation concerning the nature of the resurrection body. After having established that the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let God's Word Be Our Compass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2022

We are chosen, children of God, redeemed, forgiven these are all the blessings we find in the text. The Word or our compass share these things with us we can trust the compass.

Let God’s Word be our Compass Ephesians 3:1-14 Sunday Paul tells us we are such a blessed People because of what God has done 1. The first blessing I came across was I am Chosen • Chosen may refer to our place and our relationship to God. • While the Jews referred to themselves as the “chosen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist