Sermons on True Conversion:

An Unbroken Chain Of Witnesses Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 15, 2014

The rich man was isolated, even from his brothers. True faith comes usually from someone sharing it with us.

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei Recently we discovered an infestation of what are called “acrobat” ants, Crematogaster hespera, in our house. We had the pest control folks treat the house with good success. The treatment was a chemical friendly to the good fauna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Great Denominational Explosion Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.

So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014

The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fighting The Culture Of Capitulation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2015

True culture embraces the totality of a people’s life. It must also follow the natural moral and physical law.

Thursday of 9th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel I’m pretty sure that the night after I married Carolyn forty-three years and ten months ago, my father-in-law did not go out and dig me a grave. Raguel had warned Tobias–Sarah had gone through seven husbands who never survived the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Word On The Street

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2015

Our true vocation in life is to bear witness to the light, to reflect the glory of God, to mirror His majesty, to glorify Him.

Jesus is called many things in Scripture. In the Gospel of John alone, he is called the Lamb of God, the light of the world, the bread of life, the gate of the sheep. He is even called a Vine. But here in chapter 1 he is called “the Word.” And there’s a reason for that. In Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do God's Will, Know Gods Doctrine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show that when we do GOD's will according to His WORDS, we can know false from true doctrines.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD's WORDS? Yes, It's the ultimate proof that GOD exists and we can have relationship with JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we do GOD's will according to His WORDS, we can know false from true doctrines. IV. TEXT: John ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014

True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Discipleship Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011

This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Identity Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Exploration of 1 Peter 1:1-9 Learning how to live out a believers true identity as a Saint of God.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Identity of Saint Who” 1 Peter 1:1-9 Today I am beginning a series on the book of First Peter. If you would I want to ask you to turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter chapter 1. The series is entitled The Common Made Holy, Discovering “The Life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shall We Come Before The Lord Empty Handed?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 14, 2010

When Christians approach the Lord, they should bring all of theirself. True worship involves bowing our will to His will.

I. We must Bring our Wonder - vs. 7-8b A. We are to Acknowledge His Majesty (glory) Who is glorious but the Lord? Who is strong, save our God? (Exodus 15:11) B. We are to Acknowledge His Might (strength) (Psalms 89:8) Strong enough to Save - Faithful enough to keep His Word! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:7-9, Psalm 96:7-96

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010

We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

"What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Myths #3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 2, 2010

How do we love like Jesus? For love, to be true, has to hurt just as it hurt Jesus to love us.

The day is December 11, 1979: in Oslo, Norway, an Albanian nun named Teresa, who has dedicated her life to live a simple life of love among the world’s poorest and most desperate people, receives one of the world’s most significant awards – the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Jesus made many appearances after His resurrection to prove both who He was and what He said was true.

The post-resurrection appearances John 21:1-12 Three men were sitting on a park bench one day, when a faith healer asked if any of them had any physical problems. Well, the first guy said, ‘I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I was in the war. Is there any way you can ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist