Sermons on Tolerable:

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Candlestick (Intro)

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick.

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick. We want to look at (1) The Nature of Christ as God, (2) The Necessity of Man, (3) The Need of the World. Look with me at: I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST AS GOD- (1 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-39

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 2 PART 2

Chapter 2 What modern-day church, in your experience and opinion, is mist vibrant and God honoring? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

911

Contributed by Jack Warford on Sep 12, 2001

We are a shameless nation that has invited the anger of God, but there is hope in Him who we have angered.

911 Zephaniah 2:1-3 (NLT) I truly believe that these numbers not only represent September 11, 2001 another day that will go down in infamy. But, I believe with all that makes me a child of God, this is an emergency call (911) from God saying we are in imminent danger of losing His protection for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimony - Something You Gain Victory From

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 9, 2006

what’s acceptable & what’s not acceptable

READING THIS TEXT HAS GIVEN ME A GREAT DEAL OF INSIGHT ABOUT TESTIMONY. I AM FULLY PURSUADED TO BELIEVE THAT WE CAME UP IN CHURCH BELIEVING THAT WHEN SOMEONE HAD GOTTEN UP AND SAID THAT THEY THANK GOD FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THEIR LIMBS, THE FOOD ON THE TABLE, THE CLOTHES ON THEIR BACK WAS A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 13, 2004

Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, that have utilized a particular method of preparation.

ARE YOU PREPARED? Exploring the Hope of Heaven Sermon #3 Revelation 21:1-8 I. A Prepared Place (vs. 1-4) “I am going away to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2 (HCSB) Why did a new place have to be prepared? A. Presence of God (vs. 3) 1. God cannot have and will not tolerate the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Short Challenge: Remembering Our First Love Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short, practical encouragement on remembering our first love, Jesus.

Short Challenge: Remembering our first love. Rev.2:2-4 – “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Unity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006

The difference between disagreement & harmony

Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 19, 2013

Preparing to Lead series will help teach you the foundations of being a leader in a church with good leadership skills.

Vision Leadership Exodus 2:23-25, 3:1-5, 10-14, 17-18, 21-22 4:1-4, 10-14 Have any great men been born in this world? No, only babies. In America we have a leadership crisis. We live in an age of tolerance where protecting feelings is more highly valued than proclaiming the truth. People ...read more

Denomination: *other

What God Hates Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 21, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN!

WHAT GOD HATES PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ON 1 & 2 KINGS KEY VERSE: 2 KINGS 17: 7-8 FOCAL POINT: GOD HATES SIN! INTRODUCTION: SEE PART 1 OF THIS TWO PART SERIES ON 1ST AND 2ND KINGS. SECOND KINGS DESCRIBES THE DOWNFALL OF BOTH THE NORTHERN KINGDOM (ISRAEL) AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM (JUDAH). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pull The Weeds

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Aug 25, 2013

Weeds...They don't really care if they get refreshed. Weeds aren't concerned about their future, they just go crazy in every condition...hot, cool, wet, dry. Especially, dry!

Happy Happy "Pull the Weeds" Saturday, Everyone! I think everyone can relate to todays opening...pull the weeds. After a long dry spell have you ever noticed that nothing grows but the weeds? Unlike our manicured lawns and our petite petunias, weeds are tolerant. They don't really care if they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Are All One!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we are all children of God, regardless of color, sex, nationality, religion

Forty-eight years ago Martin Luther King Jr. published a collection of sermons entitled 'Strength to Love'. In this small volume Dr. King challenged Christians to connect their faith to action, which would result in just laws and society for all people. These sermons are as relevant today as they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Isaiah 5:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Timeless Truths For The Every-Changing Times

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 2, 2023

We live in a world of rapid change, much of which is bad. God's word provides believers with stability, which allows them to be a peace because they are living in grace. Paul's introduction to each of is epistles are timeless.

TIMELESS TRUTHS FOR THE EVERY-CHANGING TIMES INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to study and teach the whole Bible! 1. I’m not talking about the Old Testament, although we don’t. 2. I’m not talking about the Book of Revelation, although we don’t. B. I’m talking about the first few verses of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-17, Colossians 1:7, 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Approved Stand Out

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 19, 2023

The light should be near blinding casting a shadow over all the others.

1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Many people get discouraged because there are so many different sects and cults. In reality, this is a fulfilled prophecy and should encourage faith, not hinder or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19, Romans 16:17

Denomination: Baptist