Sermons on Turn Back To God:

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 23, 2023

We all need encouragement and encouragement is one of the most important things we can do for each other. Let's learn to encourage each other by our faithful lives, our presence, and our words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simplicity In Christ

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

"He that giveth, let him do it with Simplicity" Rom 12:8 (kjv)

SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST Rom 12:8 he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity 2 Cor 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silent Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads To Emptiness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

People who are empty often lack an intimate communication and relationship with Jesus Christ

Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads to Emptiness (Acts 18:24-28) 1. Why do you suppose that many knowledgeable people lack an eternal sense of meaning? Illustration:On ingenious teenager, tired of reading bedtime stories to his little sister, decided to record several of her favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faces In The Mirror

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 9, 2001

A message on our reflection in the mirror of the Word.

Faces in the Mirror James 1:22-25 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reformation Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

The real enemy to the Christian today is not “the liberals”, abortion, or no prayer in school. The real enemy to the Christian today is subtle sins like pride, envy, jealousy, selfishness, lust and greed, that infiltrate the Christian’s life and the chur

Reformation Nehemiah 13:15-31 “It is the nature of fire to burn out” 1. Recommitment to Separation A. A Mixed Multitude (vs. 1-3) A “Mixed Multitude” is when a Christian lets sin enter his life and does not treat it as his enemy. A “Mixed Multitude” is when the church does not teach the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing Of The Children

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

In blessing of the children we, like Jesus, move toward the world He loves.

Blessing of Children Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 There is a very powerful message for us anytime we are involved in the blessing of a child, or the blessing of children. Let’s see, first of all, the context. Matt.19.13-15- children were brought, were sent away by the disciples, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pete's Challenge Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 30, 2006

The Power of the Cross

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 Intro: Most of us sitting in the sanctuary today are saved. We have accepted the gift of salvation and while we have all had failures for the most part I believe we try to live right. But if we could ever grasp what Jesus done for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

What a great joy to know the cross can make a difference in the life of a sinner!

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 Intro: Most of us sitting in the sanctuary today are saved. We have accepted the gift of salvation and while we have all had failures for the most part I believe we try to live right. But if we could ever grasp what Jesus done for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The sixth in a series of seven messages on the seven churches of Asia Minor, specifially the church at Philadelphia

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church of the Open Door Text: Revelation 3:7-13 Date: June 11, 2006 Intro. We are continuing to move through the letters that Jesus wrote to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. So far we have looked at five churches, and this morning we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Follow My Example!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 9, 2007

A short sermon calling believers to follow the example of Jesus and to therefore be able to say to others, as Paul did: "Follow my example!"

Phil 3:17 – 4:1 There are not many preachers bold enough to begin a sermon by saying, “Brothers and sisters; I appeal to you to copy me in all things. In your speech, in your prayer life, in your demonstration of self-control, in your love for the sinner, in your attitudes towards others, in your ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Seeing Through The Fire

Contributed by Phillip Day on Mar 9, 2007

Peter tells how a Christian should view trials.

Seeing Through the Fire 1 Peter 4:12-16 I. The Probability of Trials (v. 12) a. The refining fire (Job 23:10; 1 Peter 1:7) b. The persecuting fire (John 15:18-21) II. The Praise in Trials (v. 13-14) a. Fellowship with Christ (v. 13; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10) b. Glory in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist