Sermons on Theological Education:

Rough Beginnings Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 11, 2023

In this sermon, we consider the back story of the letters to the Thessalonians - the founding of the church. It's tumultuous beginning helps us to understand a bit of the environment into which the new church was planted and some of the ongoing struggles they faces.

Pre-quals Every story has a back story. We may not always gain insight into the back story, but there are things impact characters and cultures. When George Lucas wrote the original Star Wars series, he had in his mind some of the events leading up to the movie that many of us were first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024

Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strange Things Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025

As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Encounters Idolatry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2025

Acts 19:21-41 shows us how God’s sovereign power confronts idolatry, calling his people to trust him and continue proclaiming the gospel boldly, even in the face of opposition.

Introduction In today’s text, Acts 19:21-41, we encounter a city in turmoil—a riot ignited by the powerful disruption of the gospel. Ephesus, a hub of idolatry and cultural pride, was shaken not by force or political movements but by the transformative power of God’s truth. Acts 19:21-14, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Assets And Liabilities Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

How do you tell which things in your life are assets and which are liabilities?

Philippians 3:4-11 Sunday, June 2, 2002 To get us thinking this morning, I want to ask you a question. What are your assets and what are your liabilities? You say "pastor, that’s easy. Here’s what I own - those are my assets. Here’s what I owe - those are my liabilities." That’s not what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crisis, Three Soloutions, One Answer

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

Knowing your place,position, and stand as a child of God

The United States of America is a very diverse and well-educated country. There are more institutions of higher learning in America than anywhere. Yet, in spite of the vast number of schools and colleges, some Americans still do not meet the intellectual standards of the rest of the nation. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: *other

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Throw off everything that entangles and run the course marked off for you.

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part II In part I we mentioned Robert Baxter and what he said concerning the materialistic direction of people and the church. Let’s look at that again. "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Be A Successful Christian

Contributed by Greg Burdine on Jun 12, 2002

We can be a successful Christian by following Paul’s example

We all want to be successful. Here are some hints on a successful marriage. Don’t do these: 1. My wife and I have the secret to making our marriage last: Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant for some good food and relaxation. She goes on Tuesdays, I go Fridays. 2. I asked my wife where she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution's Affect On Our Society Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004

The affect that evolution has had on America is hair raising! Virtually every area of thinking has been negatively affected by it’s lies and deception!

Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 3 “Evolution’s Affect On Our Society” 1 Timothy 4:1,2 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Evolution is a fulfillment of these verses! 1. It Dictates Our System of Education. According to one court case “McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education”, coverage of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Capital Of Hell Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

I want to call your attention to the fact that Jesus says in verse 13 that the throne of Satan was in that city. He ends the verse by saying Satan lives there. So here is the city where Satan lives, and where he has his throne. This is none other than the capital of hell.

Is there any truth to the popular idea that hell is right here on earth? There were a lot of Minnesotans who believed it in Jan. of 1873. The morning of the 8th was beautiful and the snow was melting. Masses of people made plans to travel, visit, and shop. But about 4 in the afternoon the wind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

A Checkpoint In Life

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. Checkpoints are helpful in our lives, and commencement for your high school graduation

A CHECKPOINT IN LIFE INTRODUCTION: (Preached May 1997, as the commencement address for Bosque Farms Christian Academy.) During the days that Berlin was physically divided by the Berlin Wall, there was a notable place called "Checkpoint Charlie" where EVERYONE and EVERYTHING was checked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31

No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020

We are to worship the LORD and NO substitutes!

1. Exodus 20.3-6 3 “You must not have any other gods except me. 4 “You must not make for yourselves an idol that looks like anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the water below the land. 5 You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deception To Tap Into Your Weaknes

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009

Shows That Dlilah Is Not Gender Specific and That It’s A Spirit That Comes To Identify Your Weakness That Your Strength Will Be Overtaken.

Deception to Tap Into Your Weakness Judges 16: 4-19 Introduction It is inevitable to tap into your strength until someone has tapped into your weakness. Delilah deceives Samson so that she could gain monetary favor from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

Here are three very practical survival strategies for the perilous, difficult, dangerous days in which we live.

Perilous Times II Timothy 3 You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he said, “I did as I was told. I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse.” That in a nutshell is the message of II Timothy. The Apostle Paul, writing from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational