Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 15 (Final): Judgment,new Heavens & Earth Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 26, 2015

Returning finally to a chronological telling of the story, John ends with the return of Christ and His judgment, and the introduction of the New Heavens and the New Earth.

The Millennium Ends (20:7-10) Such is a brief look at God’s special day, the Millennium. Now this wonderful time ends, and there is a new beginning. Before we move on in chapter 20 it is important to note that, with all of the activities encountered so far, there is no mention of a new ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Journey Towards Transformation: The Damascus Road (Newly Update 3/23/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Just Say The Word

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2018

Jesus is the Word of God, a truly spiritual force that sustains us in time of unforgiveable sins.

JUST SAY THE WORD By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 29, 2018) “Whether neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” (St. Luke 7:7, King James Version [Christ speaketh of John]) Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Denomination: Friends

New Things Have Come

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

“New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Peter (A First Person Monolgue) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015

A first person monologue looking at the life of Peter in the last week of Christ.

Peter and the Cross March 22, 2015 (I dressed up as Peter in this first person monologue) It was time for the Passover celebration. We knew something big was happening. Even though Passover is a huge celebration for us, we knew there was more going on, but we just didn’t get what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2019

1. He wants to speak to us (vs. 1-6). 2. He wants to give us spiritual sight. (vs. 5-7). 3. He wants to send us (vs. 6-7). 4. He wants to save us (vs. 35-38).

Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 1 The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 35-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised September 30, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2019

Tonight's Scripture shows us: 1. That the Lord had a big role in creation. 2. That the Lord is the revelation of God. 3. That the Lord has a unique relationship with God the Father. 4. That the Lord is the root of all life.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 1 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2016 (Revised April 22, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 1, and Lord willing, we will take a good look our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Turns Trash Into Treasure Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2021

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus urges us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

How Jesus Turns Trash into Treasure The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9, we will see how Jesus called the man God used to write this book of the Bible. His name was Matthew Levi, and he was a much-hated tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: Celebrating The Last Supper

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

In this pictorial presentation the 12 Apostles speak their minds to themselves in the light of the words which they have just heard Jesus speak, "One of you will betray me."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 14:13-19 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER NARRATOR: The 14th chapter of the Gospel of Mark tells us "On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus' disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just One Of The Passengers Series

Contributed by Lee Stevenson on Nov 30, 2015

Realize that you are a part of system of relationships every where you go

Turbulent Just One of the Passengers Acts 7:54-8:3 Me Airport, waiting in line, excitement, many moving parts, stewards, ground crew (who takes great care of your baggage), pilots, co-pilots, TSA agents who give you nice gentle love pats, desk staff, shuttle drivers, Starbucks barista, Cinnabon ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

“lord I Can’t Do This Anymore” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Lord I can’t do this anymore” Acts 18:1-11 I guess all of us at one time or another get depressed and feel like giving up. In the heat of a moment we may feel like saying: “there’s no use going on because the harder I try, the worse things seem to get. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve Watched Paul And His Partners Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley and Pastor Tom Owen for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Revealing the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve watched Paul and his partners, as they left Jerusalem to begin the journey to the utter most parts of the world and everywhere they went people got saved and in each city a church was established, even though Paul and his team met resistance in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2019

To add anything to the gospel of the grace of God is to deny the efficacy of the Cross of Jesus.

NO OTHER GOSPEL. Galatians 1:1-12. From the outset, the tone of the Apostle Paul’s letter to “the churches of Galatia” (Galatians 1:2b) is one of disappointment. The opening signature “Paul, an apostle” is immediately followed by a negative assertion - “not from men nor through man”; and a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your Profits And Losses Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 23, 2015

We either believe that Jesus Christ alone is sufficient for a life of faith or He is not.

“Living a Joy-Full Life: Know Your Profits and Losses” Phil. 3:1-11 I recall a conversation that took place during a Consistory meeting of another church I served. It was about requirements for who should serve on Consistory. Some wanted to add guidelines to what the Scriptures have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed