Sermons on Total Authority:

The Church: Exhibit A

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The church often seems really clutzy, but the way that we live together and love one another is really important.

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the church seems a bit lame? There never seems to be enough money. There always seems to be somebody fussing about some really petty thing, trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes it seems to take forever to get everybody agreed and working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Where You Fit Depends On Where He Fits Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 2, 2019

This is the 23rd sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the claims that Jesus has made concerning Himself, and the different reactions He has gotten concerning those claims.

Where you fit, depends on where HE fits (John pt. 23) Text: John 7:14 – 52 We’re working our way through John’s Gospel, for some time now… and just to re-cap for you what we looked at last week, we talked about how Jesus had been rejected by the multitudes, and how His own brothers came against ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Election Or Free Will?

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 16, 2013

The most obvious is God’s idea to redeem man through the death of His son.

I. INTRODUCTION The concept of the extent of God’s love can be easily debated among many great thinkers. God’s emotional stance considers loving even those who have fallen or continues to be a rebellion against His perfected will. The Word of God gives the most beautiful expressions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Versus Our Will

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2021

Do we have ANY choice or is every aspect of our lives already been predetermined by God? Does God choose us even if we don’t want Him to? Does God choose some people but not others? How can you know what God’s will and purposes are?

Today I want to talk about God’s Will vs. Our Will. We are taught from the Bible that God gives us a free will. It is ours to choose. Sometimes what we choose is good and in the will of God, and other times what we choose is dead wrong. Maybe this message will answer a few of your questions. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Attack Of The Male Seed - Part I Series

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 3, 2004

The male seed (man) is under attack today. Men have taken the world’s definition of manhood instead of understanding God’s. Learn why men are under attack and the solution that will save a generation!

Read 1 Chronicles 12:32a and 2 Timothy 3:1-7. I don’t believe that there’s anyone who isn’t aware that we’re living in the last days. The last days began when God raised Jesus from the dead. The last days are taking us to the end of this dispensation, the dispensation of grace and begin the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

James The Son Of A Soccer Mom Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple James

Do you have someone at your workplace that is always promoting themselves? Perhaps your kids play on a sports team and there is always a particular parent that is brown nosing the coach so their kid can get more playing time. This is exactly how Jesus’ disciples felt when James and John’s momma ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Might Tree Pruned

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king

I. Introduction A. My pride with the state VICA drafting competition B. Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king II. Dream Stated A. The King searches for answers (v. 4-9) 1. Helpless advisors approached a. Neb. still seeks the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identifying And Removing Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Identifying and Removing Masks - How to remove the facade to be transparent and genuine

Identifying and Removing Masks (Matt 7:1,2) Illustration:I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. The answer was that the stranded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worship God Desires Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003

Ask a hundred people what is worship....and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. What does the Word tell us about worship ? This series deals with "The Word On Worship"

The Worship God Desires John 4:16-24 Jesus had came to Samaria for one purpose. He came there to transform the life of a woman. One who had been confused, abused, and used. Here was the root of her problems. 1. Her Relationships Were Wrong. Jn. 4:16-18 2. Her Reasoning Was Wrong. V. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24, John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act Iii Teaching Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 25, 2005

This is about the parable of the two sons.

Passion Week Act 3 Teaching Jesus spent a great deal of time his last week on earth teaching. In this time we have the Great Commandment, the sheep and the goats, the signs of the end of the age, and many other famous teachings of Jesus. Read Matthew 21:28-32. We have here a clear simple story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Five Fools To Watch Out For

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Mar 15, 2005

What kind of person should Christ-based people need to be on guard for? Dr. Whitt comes on hard in this thought from Word.

Title: The Five Fools to Watch Out For Contributor: Dr. Derrick Whitt Jehovah is no longer pulling any punches when describing certain types of individuals His people should avoid; and the biggest group God cannot tolerate is fools. Unlike a simple person (a person who is need of moral guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Either Mercy Or Justice

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Give mercy and live!

It’s Either Mercy or Justice "Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death. A life for a life! Anyone who inflicts an injury on his neighbor shall receive the same in return. Limb for limb, eye for eye, tooth for tooth! The same injury that a man gives another shall be inflicted ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:17-20

Denomination: Catholic

Declared Righteous Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 27, 2006

We can not declare ourselves righteous. No one else is able to declare us righteous. Only God can declare us righteous.

Declared Righteous By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The apostle Paul ends Romans chapter two by talking about circumcism of the heart by the Spirit of God. When an individual places their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes and regenerates the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational