Sermons on The Order Of Melchizedek:

Speaking The Truth In Love: Oikos Tou Theo, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to grow up and mature as the body of Christ, we must learn to speak, to speak the truth, and to the speak the truth in love to one another.

Oikos tou Theo IV: Speaking the Truth in Love Text: Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction BEING ONE BODY UNITED IN CHRIST SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL, NICE AND MAJESTIC – BUT IT ISN’T EASY. A LOT OF WHAT WE TALK ABOUT IN GOD’S WORD SOUNDS GOOD TO OUR EARS, BUT PUTTING THEM INTO PRACTICE IS MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Game On! (Super Bowl Sermon)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Feb 3, 2008

This is a sermon that encourages people to put the work into preparing for Easter (Ash Wednesday, Sunday Services, etc.) in order to get the most out of Easter.

Matthew 17:1-9 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

Today’s gospel message is not a lesson on how to avoid storms, but rather how to build our lives in order to withstand that storms that will come.

Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 A Rabbi and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Rabbi and said to him, “Rabbi, what good is religion? Look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"Practice, Practice, Practice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2012

Paul beleives in order to be a better christian you must practice living the faith. This sermon teaches us how to practice our faith.

Practice Practice Practice Christianity Ephesians 4:17-32, 5:1 -3 • There's an old story about golf champion Ben Hogan. After Hogan had won a major tournament, a reporter asked him: "How is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy And Thriving

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 9, 2003

The Scriptures show us examples to emulate and also examples to avoid. Today, we look at an example to avoid in order to be a healthy, thriving church.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003

This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tares Among The Wheat

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 9, 2015

To establish that denominational institutions, orders, or so called religious bodies are merely tares among the wheat. This lesson deals with the origin and practices of denominationalism.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Seed of the Son's Kingdom 2. The Seed of Satan's Kingdom 3. The Sentence of the Son’s Kingdom Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme of most importance to all who would seek the kingdom of God. Our Lord taught much in parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-45, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead To Sin, Alive To God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2017

In order to live as ones “Dead to Sin and Alive to God” we must: 1) Know, 2) Consider, and 3) Yield to the truth of God.

This week, Prince Philip, 96, the longest-serving royal consort in history, undertook his final solo public engagement. It was 70 years since he became Duke of Edinburgh upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in November 1947. His stepping down from duties continues to raise the question as to who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Other

Agreement

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 19, 2017

There is power in Agreement. God's Word teaches us that we must agree to walk to together in order to achieve God's best for our lives.

AGREEMENT Matthew 18:19-20 19  Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, Amos 3:3, John 13:35, Matthew 12:37, Psalm 119:89, 1 Peter 1:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:16, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:18-19, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 1:27-28, Deuteronomy 30:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Faith That (Must)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES MUST AS (TO BE COMPELLED TO -IN ORDER TO FULFILL SOME NEED OR ACHIEVE AN GOAL IN OTHER WORDS( MUST) IS AN IMPERATIVE

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 14, 2018

We are called to be a people of the Gospel; the Gospel must be central to our lives. In order to adequately embrace the Gospel, we must understand the Gospel.

The Basis of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 As we begin the New Year, I felt compelled to preach a series that deals with the foundational element of our faith – the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I trust everyone understands the significance of the Gospel in relation to salvation in Christ. We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Make Preparation For The Journey

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

There are ten things that God wants us to know in order for Him to prepare us for our journey and ultimate destination. These are found in Isaiah 55.

Make preparation for the journey There are ten things that God wants us to know in order for Him to prepare us for our journey and ultimate destination. These are found in Isaiah 55.   1. There is a call. Isaiah 55:1 - “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas - 4 Ps’ Of Messiah And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2012

To focus on the oft-quoted Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 in order to understand and appreciate the magnitude of greatness of the one and only Messiah

CHRISTMAS - 4 PS’ OF MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: *other

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2013

In order to understand what is acceptable worship we need to understand the purpose of worship, what is not acceptable worship, and what constitutes acceptable worship.

Acceptable Worship John 4:20-24 Confusion and controversy surround the topic of what is acceptable worship. For many how we worship is not a critical matter. They feel that how one worships is a personal matter and that the individual determines what is appropriate or not. In Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist