Sermons on The Owner:

The Real Deal

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011

Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 5:38-40, Luke 6:27, Matthew 6:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009

Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ask Not Don't Gripe

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 13, 2016

stressing the importance of asking God for everything.

A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse, the owner of the distillery was an out-spoken atheist. He didn’t believe in God one bit. The church people tried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Loving The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether or not he knows God. READ SCRIPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

#5 Understanding Love: Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2016

This is part #5 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. Love is not easily provoked, never irritated, does not fly off the handle, and it is not touchy. Real God love is deep and greatly needed.

#5 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT ANGER IS A CHOICE. ANGER IS AN ATTITUDE OR SPIRIT! ANGER CAN BECOME HABITUAL. Do we get hysterical and then go historical? THERE WAS AN ADD IN THE PAPER: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adoption Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2022

God has brought us into His household.

INTRODUCTION • Today I want us to think about the concept of adoption. • Families adopt children and pets. • The three cats I have adopted were adopted from the Tombstone Small Animal Shelter. • Children are put up for adoption for many reasons. • Animals are put up for adoption for many of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The Man For The Day?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 26, 2022

Christians must have faith to change the course of history, and they must act on that faith.

WHERE IS THE MAN FOR THE DAY? Text: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we begin this morning, I want to read to you a quote from Charles Spurgeon. I’ve read it before, but it’s so good it bears repeating. It’s from a sermon he gave in 1888, and he begins by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021

We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

“Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Jim Paice on Dec 13, 2021

What comes to mind when you think about the word "everlasting"? Do you find it hard to imagine something that could possibly last forever? Well good news - you're not alone! This message investigates the three things that are everlasting, and to whom they belong.

MAIN IDEA - The three things that last are 1. The Word of God, 2. The soul of man, and 3. The love of God. INTRO / WELCOME Good morning and Merry Christmas. If you’re joining us for the first time this month, we are in the middle of a series called “the NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES” which is based ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

What About Fake Christians?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship: Not An Institution

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Our tendency to institutionalize everything has crept into the church as well. With this the idea of limited liability has also crept into the Church. But Jesus' message is not of limited liability.

We are meditating on the topic of Fellowship this month. All of you know that we are called the Bangalore Bible Fellowship. How many of us know what we stand for, what BBF stands for? What is our purpose? I want to start with that today. The Purpose Statement of Bangalore Bible Fellowship reads ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Freedom from sin

Do You Want to be Free -The Chain can be Broken ( Col. 1:13,14 ) Intro : Freedom! What a wonderful word to us. We all value freedom highly. We delight in being free. We long to live in freedom always. One of the most encouraging and recurring themes in the New Testament is that Christians are free ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Comfort

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

Illus: Did you hear about the three men that were dying of terminal diseases? They all began to talk about how they never thought this is how they would leave this world. A nurse thought she would bring some comfort to these three fellows by asking them, “If you had a choice, how you would like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Remind The People. . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 6, 2020

I’m concerned about the future, for it seems that our nation is now establishing, through many of its leaders, courts & judges, a distinctively anti-Christian agenda. The values we cherish are under assault.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Romans 13:3-4,7; Titus 3:1-2; ILL. The owners of a company employing several hundred workers were ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2, Romans 13:3-4, Romans 13:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Because Of Me...but Because Of You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 12, 2019

We must quit cheating ourselves and realize asking in faith removes all our self imposed limits and releases Gods limitless capabilities to work all things together for good, for those who Love Him!

Not because me, but because of You Lord! Illus. From Guideposts, “Miracles of Healing” There was a woman and her son Mark that went shopping in a large department store one day. On their way down to the main floor her son hopped on the escalator. She then followed. Suddenly her son Mark screamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational