Sermons on Training In Righteousness:

Getting Ready For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2019

Be ready! It's a repeated theme in Scripture. But what should I do to get ready for heaven?

(I opened by singing 2 verses of an old hymn "There's A Great Day Coming") “There’s a great day coming, a great day coming. There’s a great day coming by and by. When the saints and the sinners will be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come?” CHORUS: Are you ready? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“his Presence—our Only Hope” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our understanding/response to the Lord at a given moment in time. (Not doctrine . . . but a principle.)

Manifest Presence Series “His Presence—Our Only Hope” Part 2 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker E Pencil Principles are traditions/methods that help in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Get In The Ring To Win: Me Vs. Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

There are 4 opponents we have to get in the ring with to win our fight of faith: 1. Me 2. You, 3. The World and 4.God. This sermon looks at the battle we have to win against ourselves.

You Have To Get Into The Ring To Win—Me vs. Me 1 Samuel 25:6-35 1 Timothy 6:6-16 We are starting a new series in which we recognize we have been called to enter into a fight . 1 Timothy 6:12 says for us to fight the good fight of faith. Like a boxer we can expect our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:6-35, 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the profound wisdom of the Beatitudes, viewing them as divine promises for a blessed life and a guide for becoming a blessing to others.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be standing before you on this glorious day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to ponder the profound wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Topics: Kingdom, Characteristics

Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004

We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Embrace God Intimately Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 22, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the "E" stands for Embrace God Intimately. Trials will come in each life and it can be considered a time of refining. We must choose the steps to righteous living; repentance, studying scripture and prayer to help us when trial do

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. “Embrace God Intimately” September 25, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd’s Covenant over the last few weeks and the different aspects that it entails in helping us to live a life of grace. The Shepherd’s Covenant was developed by Focus on the Family to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 4, 2002

Talking about the invitation time of a worship service, based on Matthew 22:1-14 and James 5:14-16

Sermon for 11/3/02 The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: A. My favorite invitations are the ones that come in the mail in nice envelopes with pretty pictures and fancy stationary and say something like, “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request your presence at the wedding of their daughter…” It makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Know The Thresher Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

Luther's 95 Theses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ, challenges false teachings in the church, and encourages a fervent, faith-filled life inspired by Martin Luther.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Welcome to this sacred assembly where we gather to seek the face of God, to learn from His word, and to grow in our faith. Isn't it a blessing to be here, to be part of this loving community, to be alive and breathing in the grace of God? Indeed, it is. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Topics: Justification, Faith

Salvation By Faith

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 29, 2003

What faith is it through which we are saved

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of youselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” All the blessings which God has bestowed upon mankind flow from His grace or favor; His free, undeserved favor. We can not lay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is On My Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: question II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:6 The Lord is on my side; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004

Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Religion Series

Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 3, 2006

An Exposition on Romans

More than Religion Romans 2:17-29 From the Inside Out Religion Vs Relationship God had made a covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:13 His people would be “set apart” and “marked” with circumcision “my covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant” Matt 5:20 20 For I tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Melchizedek? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

Melchizedek seems like a mysterious figure in Genesis as he makes a brief appearance and then disappears until the New Testament. This sermon looks at the communion of Christ foreshadowed in Genesis.

Who is Melchizedek? Genesis chapter 14 begins by detailing how the five cities of the plains rebelled against the king of Elam. We aren’t given the prior history except that these cities served this king and paid tribute to prevent being destroyed. It was not uncommon in those days for a defeated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-20, Hebrews 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist