Sermons on The Just Shall Live By Faith:

#7 - The Toxin Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2009

One more message inspired by "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Caner and Dr. Brunson

#7 – The Toxin of Bitterness (Jealousy) Hebrews 12:15 * Most of us (that is, NORMAL people) are afraid of snakes. The reason a person’s first reactions to a snake is generally fear has a Biblical and practical reason. The Biblical reason is born in Genesis when God put enmity because the snake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013

How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who? Me? Predjuced?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 1, 2013

There is a little or a lot of prejudice in all of us. It is so hard to admit, and it is so hard on us. It makes us blind to things that sometimes can help us.

Yes, I am PREJUDICED Jn. 1:46 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. (KJV) 46 Y Natanael le dijo: ¿De Nazaret puede salir algo bueno? Felipe le dijo: Ven y ve. (RVG04) Here we have a young man named Natanael. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved From Long Suffering

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

Jesus comes to the crowd of suffering gather, calls out to us and heals us.

Title: Saved from Long Suffering Series: Jesus seeks out the needy John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Influence Of Wrong Foundation

Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Jul 1, 2016

In everything we do, whether physically or spiritually, there must be a foundation. It is the foundation of a building that will determine if a building will be stable and durable. In anything we do or intend to do, the foundation is very important.

In everything we do, whether physically or spiritually, there must be a foundation. It is the foundation of a building that will determine if a building will be stable and durable. In anything we do or intend to do, the foundation is very important. Foundational problems are the most difficult ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth In The Face Of Contempt

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 25, 2019

When the temple leaders chastised Jesus, He teaches a lesson about TRUTH while teaching in the synagogue.

Weekend Message/Devotion August 25, 2019 Truth in the Face of Contempt Luke 13:10-17 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moment When Jesus’ Feet Touch The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A detailed and compelling vision of the return of Christ. What happens when Jesus' feet touch the Mount of Olives?

[Divide into two parts?] - This passage contains detailed prophecy about the return of Christ – specifically, the moment when Jesus’ feet touch the Mount of Olives. - We are going to cover a lot tonight, but there is so much interesting and compelling details here that I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deterrents To Church Growth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020

What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

M.o.m. On Mission

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019

Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Everyone, Even Your Enemies!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 18, 2019

Jesus commands us to love everyone. . . and that means EVERYONE!

John 13:34-35 In today’s Scripture we back up a little in time to when Jesus was with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane after the Last Supper and Judas has just slinked off to bring the authorities to seize Him. Jesus had been teaching his disciples how to continue without Him once He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Luke 23:34, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19, Hebrews 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Saved From Longsuffering

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus can heal, and save, those who have suffered long, Those who are hopeless.

Title: Saved from Long Suffering John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John penned this account of the life ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Is Not More Tolerant Than He Used To Be

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Despite what some think... God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be

Why God is NOT more tolerant than He used to be This week we will continue with the “Lies About God”. This week, Lie #2 – God is More Tolerant Than He Used To Be I’m going to make this so clear, so plain, so down to earth that even a child can understand it. Point 1: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025

Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Willow T Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 29, 2024

The third sermon in the series focuses on Lament.

February 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 137:1-6 The Willow Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s a privilege to be with you here this evening. I thank you for the honor to be a part of your Lenten worship series. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Willow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sixth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- The Best Seller On Joy And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 3, 2024

The anointing with this oil causes our faces to be joyful and serene.

There is a joke that asks, “What do you call a book club that's been stuck on the same book for more than 2000 years?” [The answer] The Church. We have covered much of John’s Gospel in the last few weeks so that Joy and Love are the only new themes that emerge this Sunday. The most popular ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic