Sermons on Theological Disagreements:

Bigotry About Holy Ceremonies (Sacraments) Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005

Removing the prejudice and misunderstanding between denominations regarding sacraments -- those physical things through which we receive a spiritual grace

BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- THE HOLY THINGS (SACRAMENTS) BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there graceless bigotry and petty prejudice between Christian churches? Sadly, yes. Our churches sometimes do not teach people to think for themselves. We teach only our narrow theories rather than the multitude of counsel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixteen Ways To Identify Abuse

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 15, 2004

Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries

Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Covenant Of Membership

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 28, 2004

Discussion of the values of membership in the local church.

The Covenant of Membership 10/31/04 Countryside Baptist Church “To passionately pursue God and express His love to others.” Matthew 22:37-40 Church Membership Covenant Having made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I desire to join in the mission of Countryside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the study of the Jerusalem Council and the 17th study in the Bookl of Acts

The Jerusalem Council Acts 15:1-35 Acts # 17 In this chapter we will see conflict within the church. We will look at what is known as the Jerusalem Council. This is the first major conflict of the church. This was a conflict about Salvation. This conflict was asking the question of how a person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Closer Marriage

Contributed by Timothy Henning on Dec 29, 2003

Learning lessons from Aquila & Priscilla that help couples today build a closer marriage

Building A Closer Marriage Acts 18 How would you describe your marriage: good, just O.K., struggling, rebuilding, separated? Would you like to make a good marriage great? Or rebuild a struggling marriage? In Acts 18, Paul arrives in the town of Corinth exhausted and dishearten. God gives Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-5, Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outward Harmony / Inward Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT

BIG IDEA: HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT I. (:1-5) HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP REQUIRES OUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A SPIRIT OF: - STEADFASTNESS - JOY - AND PATIENCE A. (:1) Steadfastness -- We Must be Totally Committed to Stand Firm in the Lord 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A look at the Book of Romans

Romans Outline Chapter 1:1 – 15 Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:16 - 17 Truth, As Powerful As Dynamite Chapter 1:18 - 32 Would God Send A Whole World To Hell? Chapter 2 Religion Won’t Save You Chapter 3 Prove That You Are Not A Good Person Chapter 4 Work Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Temporary Sanity

Contributed by David Eden on Oct 28, 2005

Tragedy brings out eternal truth & character that will fade if not nurtured.

A Temporary Sanity by David Eden “God whispers to us in our pleasure, but screams to us in our pain.” -C.S. Lewis Isn’t it amazing how tragedy can awake you out of your sleepy life? Suddenly, for a few intense moments, eternity invades time and life becomes clear. Terrorists attack ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Brings Reconciliation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 16, 2009

Here are some wonderful truths about God’s Reconciliation. The Good News is that Reconciliation is Unlimited. When we sin, we can come to Him and He will instantly receive us, reconcile us, and restore us to Himself.

The Gospel Brings Reconciliation! 2 Cor 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom – In Christ Alone

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Does our birth / lineage / descent determine from where we came, who we are and our eternity? Born in the USA – does it really mean liberty / freedom / living the American dream?

Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of the water, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King And The Kid Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon addressing the balance between child-like faith and maturity in Christ.

INTRO: Kid = innocence -- faith -- dreams -- hope King = Authority -- dominion - conquer - If the Kid in us is wounded - It will greatly hinder the King in us - Thus, not establishing our Kingdom -- Rule -- Destiny - But Psalms 147:3 says -- that God heals the broken hearted and binds up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Get The Memo? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Drama Behind God's Servants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2014

God's Kingdom is made up of individuals, each with his or her strengths, gifts, calling, failures, struggles, experiences, and personal slants. We have Jesus Christ, God's Word, and a transformed heart in common.

The Drama Behind God's Servants (Colossians 4:7-18) 1. A group of foreign dignitaries are visiting Israel. At the end of the tour, they are taken to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They look at the tomb and read the following inscription: ABRAHAM SCHWARTZ BORN 5694 DIED 5733 A GOOD MAN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist