Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

A Life Transformed Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Oct 12, 2015

A very religious Saul, on the way to Damascus to persecute Christians, is transformed in an encounter with Christ. Saul, the persecutor becomes Paul, the world's greatest missionary, and people living today can have their lives transformed.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 010 TITLE: A Life Transformed TEXT: Acts 9:1-8 INTRO: One day a lady was leaving a beauty shop, when she met another lady who said, Mary Smith, I haven’t seen you in years, my how you’ve changed…slimmed down, hair different, clothing style, what a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: John On Patmos Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

John's experience on the Island of Patmos

INTRODUCTION 1. A political prisoner. “I was on the island of Patmos, exiled there for preaching the Word of God” (1:9). The arrest papers read, “Testifying that Jesus Christ is King.” 2. Island. “10 miles long, six miles wide. Mt. Elias is 800 feet, and John lived ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6:7-13 "Ambassadors On Mission" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 6:7-13 "Ambassadors on Mission" This morning we will look at the world's first recorded evangelistic crusade I. They Were With Him (v. 7) Called='kaleo'(to call) & 'pros'(forwards) i.e. Jesus called them to Himself face-to-face=intimate & personal a. They were given an associate- (two by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Will Not Believe" Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 13, 2015

When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe I just have a different set of criteria than the one you are offering me.

INTRODUCTION: Nobody likes to be perceived as being naive or gullible. - My experince at RAF Greenham Common - Having sailors stand the Mail Buoy Watch - Sending my brother to get a can of dehydrated water. When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

Romans 7:14-25

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 29, 2014

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Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

Results Not Typical

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 3, 2014

People are fed up with empty claims and so we as the church, we have to present a different kind of life; an effective different kind of life

TITLE: RESULTS NOT TYPICAL SCRIPTURE: ACTS 9:20-31 We live in a media saturated culture. Not only saturated with media, but saturated with advertising. Everywhere we look people are trying to sell us something. Seems like more and more websites that are free, now have some kind of advertisement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Risky Business

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 15, 2014

A perspective on Luke 5: 1-11. How does one give their life to Jesus? There is only one step. Listen to the Word of God. The rest is up to Jesus.

Luke 5: 1-11 A Risky Business We have heard in our text a fishing story, the failures and success of catching fish. When we look at our picture with Jesus in the fishing boat it appears as if his hands have just cast out the net. But his net is one to catch the shoal of people that have gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unveiling Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Kosobucki on Oct 18, 2013

This book, more than any other, led me to the Lord almost 40 years ago, so it has a gigantic place in my heart and my story of faith. Here is a look at the first chapter, which begins a series that will take us through the entire Apocalypse.

The Unveiling of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 I began reading the book of Revelation almost 40 years ago, before I had even put my faith in Jesus Christ. We had a large, old, fancy Bible in the house and I began reading it, prompted by some music I was listening to that had a few biblical references. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Romans Outline

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 5, 2013

Outline the book of Roman

Outline of the Book of Romans I. Introduction ( 1:1-17) A. Greetings (1: 1-7) B. Instituting rapport (1:8-15) C. Theme (1:16-17) II. God Expose Condemnation (1:18-3:31) A. Condemnation against unrighteous men ( 1:18-32) B. Condemnation against impartiality ( 2:1-11) C. Condemnation against law ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Not Required Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 21, 2013

We may not say there are membership requirements to be a Christian in our churches, but does our behaviour say otherwise? Membership requirements don’t have to be verbally stated, they can be communicated with a look, with avoidance, and so on.

Back in the mid-nineties I was working in the golf business for a couple years. One course I worked at in Vancouver required $75,000 to join and there was about a 3 year waiting list, then it was about $350 a month for monthly dues as well. In the winter I went down to a very exclusive private ...read more

The Foundational Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

We have the prophetic word fully confirmed in Jesus.

THE FOUNDATIONAL AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:19-21. The church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord (2 Peter 1:16-18) lies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Imitators Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you lazy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:12 (Amplified Bible) 6:12 In order that you may not grow disinterested and become [spiritual] sluggards, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry To The Young And Our Evangelical Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 16, 2015

In our quest to be One Church, we must show forth Goodness, Beauty, and Truth, especially to the young.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel It would not be disrespectful of St. Paul to point out that, even among his great works, he made some monumental personal blunders in his ministry. Last week we heard him trying to preach to the Athenians on a philosophical level. It fell ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is The Antichrist? Paul, And Conclusions (Final In Series) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 25, 2015

The apostle Paul's comments about the coming man of sin jive perfectly with Daniel's, Jesus', and John's. One would expect this in a Book that proclaims itself to be the Word of God. One author in Heaven speaking His truths through many authors on earth.

7. PAUL: II THESSALONIANS 2 Did Paul ever deal with the question of the antichrist? Most assuredly. And as one might expect, this passage, II Thessalonians 2, has been abused quite a bit through the years. Let’s look at the first 12 verses. In the first place, Paul meant in no way to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew The Publican Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of the 12, because he was a publican, tax collector for Rome. -- In Jesus' day, land and poll taxes were collected directly by Roman officials, but taxes on transported goods were contracted out.

#11~ MATTHEW: APOSTLES 2-15-14 ~ Today we'll continue with our study of the 12 Apostles, and today we'll talk for a few minutes about the apostle Matthew. ----- Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist