Sermons on Try Again:

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006

A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: *other

Meat And Potato Christians

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 27, 2012

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we must move beyond the basics of salvation in order to become mature Christians.

Intro: On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worth Knowing

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 30, 2023

In our case, who are elected even before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, what do we have in mind about the Holy One who elected us? What could we know about Him?

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, ‘I will never again curse the ground because of man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The God Game

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 13, 2001

God versus Cloning....God Wins!

I recently read in Newsweek Magazine’s Special Double Edition Magazine an article that caused me to write the Lesson for today. The article wastitled "The God Game No More". Now after reading this, I was righteously angered. I thought,"Ya! You think so? How dare you say such a thing!" I then heard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28, Revelation 13:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Series on the Last words of Jesus on the Cross

In the Father’s Hands – Luke 23:44-49 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/4/07 am 1. Final Words are profound As a person lies on their death bed, their final words have a real sense of significance. Friends linger, hoping to catch the final words. Last words actually tell us a lot about that person. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

A series in Colossians: Putting off the old man and old nature and walking in new ways as a new creation in Christ

Putting On a New Wardrobe Colossians 3:1-11 Primary Purpose: To live for God and to put off the old man and to put on the new man in Christ. Paul has just finished his section on why we should not allow ourselves to be ensnared by legalism or judging our relationship with God by external ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2014

the first thing to know is how to pray

We just finished studying the First Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Before we study the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, especially as we live out this New Year, let us be challenged with the prayer “Lead us not into temptation!” I normally do not do topical sermons but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conscience - The Gift Of God

Contributed by Heman Sapogu on Sep 25, 2023

Scripture Says Your Sin Will Find You Out, No Matter How You Sin , Where You Sin, No Matter How Secretly You Have Sinned.

Conscience:- Proverbs 20:27 27 The Spirit[A] Of Man Is The Lamp Of The LORD, Searching All His Innermost Parts. Proverbs 15:3 3 The Eyes Of The LORD Are In Every Place, Keeping Watch On The Evil And The Good. Numbers 32:23 23 But If You Will Not Do So, Behold, You Have Sinned Against The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27, Proverbs 15:3, Numbers 32:23

Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2026

Hebrews 4:10 confronts us with a liberating, life-altering truth: real discipleship begins not with striving, but with resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This is Gospel-centred obedience flowing from faith, not fear.

Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 (NLT) Introduction: The Weariness of a Restless Age We live in an exhausted generation. Burnout is worn like a badge of honour. Hustle is praised, rest is postponed, and worth is measured by productivity. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Ephesians 2:8-9, Genesis 2:2-3, John 19:30, Joshua 21:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Walter Prince, Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Overcoming suffering which leaves you feeling helpless

Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: Job 1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Job 1:16 While ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 14, 2003

The Christian life makes sense when we compare it to the bases in a baseball game.

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Title: Making sense of the Christian Life “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but we are giving you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil Has A Diabolical Design For Disaster

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001

Looking behind the temptations of Jesus in the desert and how the Devil uses the same design of temptations on us today.

March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 21, 2022

This sermon focuses on the three possible ways to interpret Matthew 7:6 that speaks of not giving sacred things to dogs or throwing pearls to pigs.

Good morning! If you have been here for a while, you know we are continuing the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a sermon series based on what is known as the Sermon on the Mount. We are getting close to the end. We are actually on chapter seven. Last week, Austin introduced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ