Sermons on Total Authority:

A Family Affair

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Christian relationships in the Church. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: Ill: If you think your family has problems, • Consider the marriage mayhem created; • When 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. • She happened to be his granddaughter’s ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Fellowship Known By Obedience Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is eternal life.

There is something that we should all take note of in the Book of First John. Fellowship, sharing our lives in Christ, doesn’t continue for nothing. Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is continued ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 4, 2011

The purpose of Biblical fasting is to satisfy our hunger for God.

This morning we’re going to address a topic that frankly doesn’t get as much attention in the church as it does in the outside world around us. Fasting has actually become quite popular in our culture, primarily for physical reasons like weight loss and health. In fact, this week I went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What You Are

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015

Too many Christians live defeated lives because they believe the lies of the world and Satan. We need to stop believing Satan's lies and realize who we are in Christ.

Knowing What You Are Romans 6:1-10 In the early 1970s, a social scientist named Philip Zimbardo led a team of scientists from Stanford University in an interesting experiment. The team built a mock prison in the basement of the University’s psychology department. The scientists placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Bowl: Great Earthquake, Great City Divided, Babylon Is Remembered Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2018

Here we have another solemn picture of the final judgment of God. The whole world is caught up in it. The great city collapses, every city is destroyed, Babylon the Great receives its final judgment. Later, John will relate a more vivid account of the . .

Commentary on the Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 5/9/17 Topic # IV: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST ROME (12:1-19:21) Subtopic B: THE SEVEN BOWLS OF WRATH (15:1-16:21) Lesson: IV.B.8: Seventh bowl: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Call Him - Mark 10:49 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2024

Do you need more motivation to share your faith beyond just feeling compassion for the lost? This brief message will help.

This passage shows Bartimaeus taking initiative in coming to Jesus. That is a valid way to look at salvation, teaching us that free grace doesn’t come easy. How that fits with divine sovereignty is a mystery. Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving the city with his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:49, Matthew 20:32, Luke 18:40

Conditioning, Confusion And Condemnation - Devil's Deception Schemes

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jan 26, 2025

You know, statistics will show that many people don’t believe in Satan. Or in the idea of a devil. They think he is a made up character. A fictional character in books and movies. That’s the second thing that Satan wants us to believe. That he’s not real.

Be Delivered from Deception Alright. We begin with our verse this morning in John 1:4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Let us pray…. Lord JESUS, you are the light of the world, shine forth your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, Isaiah 14:12-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Up - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2005

What does it mean to be a man/ woman after God’s own heart? How would we know if we have the qualities that would make God say that about us?

OPEN: With Super Bowl Sunday just a week away, I thought I’d share one of my favorite football stories: The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma mater do some recruiting. Mike said, “Sure, coach. What kind of player ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decision Time – Again Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 2, 2009

Life is about choices, and God brings his people back again and again to one essential choice: Who will you serve?

Introduction A pig and a chicken were walking past a church, and read the pastor’s sermon title on the outside notice board. It read: ‘How Can We Help The Poor?’ The pig and the chicken debated the question as they carried on their way. Then the chicken had a bright idea: I know, she said, we can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

The Sola's Of The Reformation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2015

1) Scripture alone (sola Scriptura), 2) Grace alone (sola gratia), 3) Faith alone (sola fide), 4) Christ alone (solus Christus), and 4) The glory of God alone (soli Deo gloria).

All Hallows’ Day or All Saints’ Day (November 1) was first celebrated on May 13, 609, when Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon in Rome to the Virgin Mary. The date was later changed to November 1 by Pope Gregory III, who dedicated a chapel in honor of all saints in the Vatican ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

"Finders, Keepers"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 9, 2002

An expositional message on the sovereignty of God.

“Finders, Keepers” Psalm 121 June 30, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com Recently, third- and fourth-graders at Wheaton Christian Grammar School in Wheaton, Illinois, were asked to complete the following sentence: “By faith, I know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fight For Truth Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008

In the Army of the Lord, we are to defend the truth of the Gospel. Jude tells us to Stand Firm, Defend, Build Up, Pray, Seek Jesus, Stay Close, Stay Focused, Remain Strong, Help Others and Rescue them from judgment.

‘Fight for Truth’ The message from Jude is still prevalent today. We must defend the truth of the Gospel. We are to stand firm in our faith and build each other up in it. Basic Outline: In Jude, in vs 3, we must be defenders of the faith. Standing firm in what the bible says, with the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadow Of His Style Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009

Believers need to learn to expect the unexpected and inexplicable from God, but we won’t experience such until we are sold on God’s one agenda and striving with one accord.

The shadow of your smile When you are gone Will color all my dreams And light the dawn… The year was 1965. The movie was The Sandpiper. The stars were Elizabeth Taylor as the seductress and the late Richard Burton as the Episcopal priest she seduced. The sentiment in the song is that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: *other