Sermons on True Soldier:

Do You Really Believe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006

A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:9-12

Denomination: *other

Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005

A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Happiness In Holiness

Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007

This sermon is intended to describe what true holiness is. Its not merely an outward change, but rather a heart change, and that there can be happiness in true scriptural holiness.

Happiness in Holiness By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Intro: **Can we find Happiness in Holiness? 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." NKJV Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is This His Body? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2009

Jesus claimed that the bread of Life is his body, and that his body is true food and his blood true drink. We look at three objections to this teaching.

Is This His Body? 19th Sunday in Course If you visit the ruins of the town of Capernaum–and I truly hope you bite the financial bullet and go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a Christian guide–you can see what is left of the synagogue built where Jesus preached the vital sermon on the Bread of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Obedience The Acid Test Of Our Love, Faith, And Fear Of God

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Feb 12, 2004

The true test of our faith, love, and fear of God is our obedience to Him.

OBEDIENCE THE ACID TEST OF OUR LOVE,FAITH, AND FEAR OF GOD GEN. 22 1-19 INTRODUCTION Gold Rush 1849—Testing Gold Scratch the object with a file and apply a drop of Nitric Acid. If the object turns a bright green it is gold plated or gold filled on base metal. If the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Keys To A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 28, 2010

True satisfaction comes from a deep and abiding hunger and thirst for the things of God.

Keys to a Satisfied Life Matthew 5:6 INTRODUCTION For untold years, hunger and starvation have been a chronic problem for many people in various countries. In 436 B. C., famine came to Rome and caused thousands of people to throw themselves into the Tiber River to end their lives. In 1005, famine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth And The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

EPHESIANS 6 IS THE MOST DETAILED ACCOUNT OF PAUL’S TEACHING CONCERNING THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF GOD. EACH PIECE IS WOVEN INTO THE FRAMEWORK OF ANOTHER AND IT PROPERLY APPLIED, WILL GIVE THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER MULTIPLE LEVELS OF PROTECTION WHEN ENGAGED IN SPIRITUAL CONFLICT.

THE ARMOR OF GOD: PART ONE THE BELT OF TRUTH AND THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS EPHESIANS 6:14 WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING PAUL’S TEACHING ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE, AND HAVE, OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS BEEN CONCENTRATING ON THE FIRST THREE VERSES OF THIS PASSAGE. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT WHEN WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah Rebuilds A Nation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Encourages us to see potential in our brokenness and take action for restoration, serving others not for our glory, but for God's.

Good morning, family. We gather here today to share in the wisdom of the Word. We're here to learn. To grow. To be better. We turn our hearts and minds to the Book of Nehemiah. Chapter 2, verse 17. It reads, "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Topics: Restoration

Which Gate Should I Enter

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

What is the true way to God? Sermon describes the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But . . . which is the true church? Both spiritual laziness and legalism are denounced, in favor of a sincere service of God, through humbling faith in Jesus.

WHICH GATE SHOULD I ENTER? Often people ask me which church they should join. I am always tempted to tell them to join an Assemblies of God church, since I belong to that fellowship. However, I believe God needs to direct them specifically. So, I simply encourage people to join one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hail, King Of The Jews! (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2003

The insults, tauntings and cruelty the soldiers inflicted on Jesus makes many angry. It also hurts us when people in our own day attack Jesus. How should we respond to those who insult and mistreat our Jesus?

OPEN: (TRUE STORY) A detective, was investigating a church burglary. But he had a problem: the suspect (who he just knew had committed the crime) wouldn’t admit to it. Finally, the preacher of the church stepped in and asked to speak to the suspect alone. Within minutes, the preacher emerged and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2025

Hezekiah did all the right things in preparing for spiritual warfare with Sennacherib: He rebuilt the walls, organized the soldiers, stopped up the springs, entered into intercession each time threatened, encouraged his people, and held onto God in faith.

FAITH THAT FORTIFIES FOR THE FIGHT 2 Chron.32:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was having trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept talking about chickens being great creatures, and as such they had the right to go where they wanted. 2. The man was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ever Increasing Fruit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022

Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Luke 14:26, 1 John 4:13-16, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 John 3:22, 2 Peter 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Remembering Our Freedom Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 6, 2021

Memorial Day is when we remember our lost loved ones and also the many soldiers who died in the numerous wars of our country fought over the past few hundred years; and this message focuses on “Remembering Our Freedom.”

Tomorrow is Memorial Day; therefore, we will observe this special day with a message from the Word. I wish to begin by sharing some of the history behind Memorial Day; however, I have encountered two separate versions of the story on how this holiday began, and so, I am going to present both ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14, Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

For The Whole Body

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

A true servant serves not only for his own sake but for the sake oof the whole body of Christ.

Introduction: “One for all and all for one.” Outline: TIMOTHY: I. SERVING FOR THE INTEREST OF THE WHOLE BODY, 19-24 A. Man of dedication (Looking for the welfare of the church), 19-21—“a genuine interest in your welfare” B. Man of integrity (Doing what he pledge to do), 22-24—“Proved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on May 31, 2003

True Spirituality comes to us by knowing the mind of Christ.

Knowing the Mind of Christ TLC 6/01/03 1 Cor. 2:12 The Apostle Paul wrote to a Church at Corinth to correct some serious problems that existed in that church. The church was full of envy, strife, divisions, immorality, false teaching, and inconsistency. Some were saying that they followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist