Sermons on Thriving Children:

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 3 | True Transformation | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 12, 2024

In this third part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explains what True Transformation is, and how it will prepare us for the second coming of Jesus.

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 3 | A True Transformation This is part 3 of the series on 1&2 Thessalonians Good morning and welcome to the Part 3 of the series on 1&2 Thessalonians. So far in Part 1 and 2, we have seen the historical background in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In this life, we are called not to war, but to peace. And this is where Jesus takes his Great Sermon next.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION WHEN FIGHTING PAUSED [excerpt taken from Time Magazine online and History Channel online.] The year was 1914. The first World War. There was a belief that the war would be over by December but December came and the fighting was still very intense. But at this point, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:14-21, Romans 8:16-17, John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting The Scandal Of Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus came to buck the system and to reject the prejudices in all its forms. He goes against the grain of His culture and dares to love all people equally.

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel around the world to every race. In an interview with Diane Sawyer he was asked this question: "If you could wave your hand and make one problem in this world go away, what would it be?" Without hesitation he replied, "Racial division and ...read more

Funeral Eulogy-- Eloise Payne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17.

Eulogy Eloise Payne By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: : Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17. ________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Psalm 139:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Key To Maximizing Your Ministry Is Wisdom

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022

Have you ever thought about your full potential? What does it take to maximize your potential in Ministry? Human beings are created by God, in his image to fulfill our god given purpose. Jesus came that we might live life to the fullest measure.

Sermon The Key to Maximizing Your Ministry Proverbs 30:24-28 “There are four things on earth That are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 Rock Badger—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Hosea 4:6, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Biblically Correct Mother

Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016

In these days of political correctness, the serious Christian mother must make a choice between being politically correct or biblically correct.

The Politically Correct or Biblically Correct Mother? May 8, 2016, A.M. (2Timothy 1:3-8) Command Baptist Church I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Know that lust is sin and that hope is available

WARNING! – VOLATILE MATERIAL “We need to talk.” Some of the most famous words in history and yet we hope we never have to hear them. I have heard them a few times in my life and even a few times here. Most of the time, it isn’t even a problem, just something to think about. However today, I would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 8th sermon on Bible Characters and this one is on Job. Outline is 1-Job's Identity, 2-Job's Adversary, 3-Job's Agony, 4-Job's Recovery.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 8 – JOB This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series, entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that if there’s ever been a time for us to have close encounters, it’s now And we’re going to be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clean And Pure: A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the Seventh Commandment

In the midst of marital disagreement it is not uncommon for a spouse to wonder if there isn’t somebody with whom they would be more compatible. Suleyman Guresci, of Izmir, Turkey, divorced his wife of twenty-one years after a bitter six-year court battle. In an effort to find the ideal woman, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: *other

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Against The World Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 22 from Philippians. The message continues a discussion concerning our need to stand against the evil world system in which we live.

“Stand Firm Against the World” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding The King[2015]-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

3 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-III—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: There was a time in my life when I had the American Dream in hand. But I realized very quickly that it wasn’t enough. It is not what I needed in the depth of my soul. I needed vastly more than political freedoms & even temporal loves! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality -- What If?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 16, 2016

Most practicing homosexuals say they were born that way. But we know from scripture that is not true. Why, then, would a person believe he or she is born a homosexual. This message looks at one possibility.

For many years I have taught that a person is not born into this world a homosexual or transsexual. The Bible says God created the human race male and female. For me that ended the discussion. “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness … So God created man in his image, in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Majesty

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 28, 2024

The Lord's name is excellent above all the earth.

Majesty Psalm 8 Good morning. The word Excellent in Psalm 8:1, in the Hebrew language means majestic, great, powerful, famous, glorious, noble, and worthy. The NIV of Psalm 8:1 reads, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1. Message In 2 Peter – Number 1 – Learning From False Teachers – Part 1 (2 Peter 2:13) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025

Before Peter passed to be with the Lord, he set out for the scattered Christians, pointers to recognise and refute false teachers who were gaining traction among Christians. He exposed these subversive agents of the devil. I am examining them, then adding cautions so we don’t follow.

1. MESSAGE IN 2 PETER – NUMBER 1 – LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS – PART 1 (2 PETER 2:13) [1]. LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS - INTRODUCTION The parable of the Tares showed that after the good seed was sown by the Lord and His Apostles, very soon, Satan would launch the counter attack in his ...read more

Scripture: John 7:3-5, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:11, 2 Peter 2:13, 2 Peter 2:14, Galatians 1:8-9, 2 Peter 2:17, Jude 1:12, Ephesians 4:14, 2 Peter 2:19, 2 Peter 2:22, Matthew 7:6, 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 2:1, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:10, Galatians 5:19-21, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational