Sermons on True Judgment:

With Great Joy Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 16, 2015

What is the DNA of the true church?

With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oppressed

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014

Satan's oppression of the true believer

Oppressed Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over another B. to use one's power against another II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5; Ephesians 6:12; I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

After The Order Of Melchisedek: An Exposition Of The 110th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus is the true fulfillment of this psalm.

After the Order of Melchizedek: An Exposition of Psalm 110 The 110th Psalm is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Jesus uses the first verse in querying the Jews about His person and the Book of Hebrews uses both verses 1 and 4. Therefore, its message is of the utmost importance to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 110:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Perseverance Finish Its Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 7, 2020

True faith is a faith that works!

James 1 Let Perseverance Finish Its Work May 24, 2020 James was the half-brother of Jesus. The book of James is the oldest of the 27 New Testament books. James did not believe Jesus was the Messiah until after the resurrection. He became the leader of the persecuted church of Jerusalem. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 30, 2015

Determining the qualities of a true friend.

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS John 15: 12-15 Today we are here to celebrate Family and Friends Day. I want us today to think about what the word friend means. The word friend has been used so much and so casually, until it’s true meaning has become lost. It is my task this afternoon to shed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15, John 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: God With Us!

Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Nov 25, 2015

A sermon on the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas: God With Us!” Matthew 1:18-25 Dr. John McArthur, in his book The Miracle of Christmas, tells an interesting story about the confusion and error which abound at Christmastime. A little girl came home from Sunday school triumphantly waving a paper. “Mommy!” she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 4, 2017

Jesus the true High Priest.

The trials of Jesus - Part 2 Jesus the New High Priest after the order of Melchizedek Jesus had become a grave threat to the priesthood and religious powers of the day. Here was a man who was forgiving people of sins, healing people, bringing people back to life. He challenged the strict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-65

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On His Majesty’s Service

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

True greatness is not power but service.

Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call For Repentance

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the true meaning of repentance.

The Call for Repentance If you have your Bible, open it to Jeremiah Chapter 3. The pastor’s family was invited to Easter dinner at the Wilson home. Mrs. Wilson was widely known for her amazing contributions to church potlucks. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. As ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10-11

A Biblical Approach To Worship

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

God is looking for and demanding true, sincere worship.

Originally to worship meant simply to “attribute worth”; worship could be directed to God or to a person to whom honor and respect should be given. In classical Christian writings it referred primarily to our chief goal in life, that is, rendering grateful homage and dedicating our lives to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 28, 2007

True revival comes when there is: 1. A call to prayer. 2. A reemergence of God’s Word. 3. A sense of conviction and true repentance.

Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough 2 Chronicles 34:16-21 The story of Josiah, King of Judah, is one of the most unusual in the Old Testament in many ways. He was only eight years old when he took the throne. He is one of the last kings to reign before the nation was overrun by the Babylonians. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Craziest Thing You've Ever Done

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 7, 2014

What is the craziest thing you've ever done? If you reject Christ's gift of salvation THAT is the craziest thing you'll ever do.

Acts 26:19-25 What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve ever done? Ask yourself this. What is it you’ve done that people would say, “You’re crazy man” or “You’re crazy lady.” Don’t worry, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crisis Of Authority: An Exposition Of Matthew 21:23-32

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2020

Understanding authority has eternal consequences.

The Crisis of Authority: An Exposition of Matthew 21:23-32 The word “authority” has many applications. A person who is an expert in a particular subject area is called an “authority.” Another word for government at various levels is “authorities.” Others are authorities in religion. Others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's A Great Day Coming

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

There is a great day coming in which the Lord is judge the world. Let’s consider the Surety, Scope, and Standard of Judgment.

There’s A Great Day Coming by Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church When the Apostle Paul was being transported as a missionary prisoner to Rome, his ship docked to the south of Rome in the Italian port city of Puteoli. This was a holiday resort for fashionable Roman society, a spa with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-13

Denomination: Christian Church