Sermons on Tolerable:

If Christ Isnot Risen

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 22, 2002

All of Christianity hinges on the fact that Christ is risen.

If Christ Is Not Risen I Corinthians 15: 12-17 1. If there is no resurrection then Christ is not risen 2. If Christ is not risen then.  Preaching is in vain  Faith is in vain  Anyone who says that He did is falsely testifying of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Determines Success?

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today.

Intro: I want to ask a question on this "Back to School Night," but it could also be answered by every other person here today. It is this, "What determines your success in life more than anything else?" Go ahead and think about it. 1. Is it money? NO! There are many wealthy people who are failed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Every Christian Should Have?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Nov 8, 2004

Three elements a Christian should have to survive against the Devil.

This is Paul’s last epistle to the Christians. He is in prison and about to be beheaded for his stand for the faith in Christ. verse 6 show us Paul’s attitude He says "i am now ready to be offered" The greek word for "offered" speaks of being poured out as a drink offering to God. Since Paul knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing W/ God's Complaints

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 30, 2006

We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes.

Dealing w/God’s Complaints We are all in need of improvement. These churches were in need of improvement 2000 years ago, and we are today. God made His complaints to them and we ought to listen so we don’t make the same mistakes. EPHESUS Work and endurance without love. How is that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Doesn't Matter What You Believe?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

Many argue that what you beloieve doesn’t matter and all faiths are equal. Is this true?

"In talking about religion, if you’re well known, anything you say sort of ticks off a bunch of other people and sort of attacks their belief. So I always try to say that, first and foremost, I think that whatever anybody believes, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else, it’s fair enough and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship: Patience

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 3, 2006

To show that to be all we can be for God, we must learn to be patient.

-I Timothy 6:6-12 -We hear a great deal about most of the characteristics presented in this passage -Contentment -Not loving money -Pursing righteousness -Being godly -Having faith -Loving all -Being gentle even -Q: When is the last time you heard a sermon on patience? -I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Things God Says To You In The Battle

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jan 7, 2006

God still speaks to his children, even in the darkest of hours.

7 Things God says to you in the Midst of the Battle Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Wed. 4-13-05 2 Chronicles 20:14-20 1. Do not fear! vs. 15 “…Be not afraid…” This is God speaking 385 times in the KJV the word fear is mentioned 62 times the Bible says, “Fear not” There is a “fear not” for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Person Of Great Character Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. In Matthew 5, Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches how to develop great character in your life. A. We must realize why we are here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A seeker oriented message comparing the thirst quenching ability of the world to that of the Living Water found in Christ.

Living Water John 7:33-39 33 Jesus said, "I am with you for only a short time, and then I go to the one who sent me. 34 You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come." 35 The Jews said to one another, "Where does this man intend to go that we cannot find him? ...read more

Scripture: John 7:33-39

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Bible study series on Revelation

REVELATION Ephesus 2:1-7 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 12, 2007 Remember the letter of Revelation would have been read in every church in its entirety. The people of Ephesus would have heard what God was saying to Philadelphia and vice-versa. Lest we feel too badly or too good about our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blueprints For Purpose Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in the series Blueprints

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 3: Blueprints for Purpose Mark 9:37-41 When Christianity began there were no denominations. All believers were one! They were called by many names believers for their faith, brethren for their love, disciples for their knowledge, saints for their holiness, servants for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

What God Saw In The Church At Corinth

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Nov 1, 2002

A study of God’s perspective on the Corinthians and applying this perspective to us today.

WHAT GOD SAW IN THE CHURCH AT CORINTH I COR. 3 THE STORY IS TOLD OF A SALESMAN WHO WAS TRAVELING IN THE RURAL MOUNTAINS AND HOLLOWS OF APPALACHIA. HE STOPPED AT A HOME HOPING TO MAKE A SALE, AND BEGAN TO SHOW HIS WARES TO THE OLD MAN OUT PLOWING IN THE FIELD. NOTHING HE HAD SEEMED OF INTEREST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Walk walk in Him

Day 6 Read Ephesians 4:1-16 v.1.walk worthy of your calling: The first three chapters talked about theology of Christian Unity which overrides all divisive factors in humankind; and, the last three chapter deal with the practical implications of that unity. It moves from Theology to practice, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist