Sermons on Twenty Four Elders:

Lent4b—rejoice Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 2, 2018

The theology of enjoyment in the Book of Ecclesiastes is repeated over and over: find enjoyment and satisfaction in your work.

It’s optional— when the Church’s sacred ministers wear “pink” on Laetare Sunday —the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The word is from the Latin word for the command “rejoice!” To illustrate this theme: A famous preacher was trying to teach his students to make their facial expressions harmonize with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 28, 2020

__” …a book written within and on the backside….” ---- this sounds like a contract, including deeds, marriage contracts, rental and lease agreements, and wills.

** Revelation 5 is the continuation of Revelation 4 ** (Revelation 5:1) __” …a book written within and on the backside….” ---- this sounds like a contract, including deeds, marriage contracts, rental and lease agreements, and wills. __The inside of the scroll contained all the details of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Paul's View Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here's the dying words of a hero

Paul’s view of discipleship 2 Timothy 2:1-7 I’ve been told, the secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. So, I shall do my best. We’re going to look at the first seven verses 2 Timothy 2 but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Gospel And Pursuit Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2016

The word of God helps us to pursue true peace.

Thursday of Third Week in Course 2016–St Thomas Aquinas Joy of the Gospel God made a promise to King David because of his faithfulness to worship of Him. David had succeeded to the leadership of all twelve tribes of Israel some time before this. He was secure from his enemies–for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The Rapture of the Church

The Rapture in Revelation There are several foreshadows of the rapture in the book of Revelation. To grasp the picture of the raptured church, we must understand the vision of John. We have already looked at the throne of God, but we will re-examine what is applicable here. Look at the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Answers To Common Objections To Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a clear conscience so that when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusive

Answers to Common Objections to Becoming a Christian I Pet 3:15,16 - "But in your hearts set Christ as holy (and acknowledge Him) as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To Me! - Job Chapter Twenty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 14, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twenty one.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #21 Job chapter 21 could be outlined: 1. Job wants to be heard. (verses 1-6) 2. The good life of the wicked. (verses 7-16) 3. God’s view of the wicked. (verses 17-26) 4. Future judgment of the wicked. (verses 27-34) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Listen ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The fourth sermon in a series dealing with some of the pitfalls of sin.

21 Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4)... I. A Lasting Conviction... Praise the Lord!!! How many have been waiting all week to get back into this study? I don’t know about you, but I’ve really been enjoying this series. It’s been a help to me in my walk with Jesus, And I know that it’s been a help ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

#24~twenty Six- Thirty-Nine - Forty Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2012

TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and six". The number THIRTY-NINE is

#24~TWENTY SIX- THIRTY-NINE - FORTY "a" ~ Bible number meanings ~ 4-14-12 TWENTY-SIX is the number pointing to the GOSPEL, and the gospel is "the death, burial and resurrection" of our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. TWENTY SIX is found in our KJ Bible three times, and it’s found as "twenty and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Truths About Forgiveness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Twenty truths about forgiveness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of living, i.e., actual existence; maintains an active, strong, sufficient, reproductive, life. 2. Threefold definition of forgiving life: a. Based on past forgiveness. b. Enjoying present forgiveness. c. Facing a positive future of freedom because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002

This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Eldership Installation: Where Quality Matters

Contributed by Chad Martens on Apr 29, 2002

Sermon on elder installation. Covers the requirements to be an elder, some of the duties of an elder, and the congregations responsibility TO the elders.

Eldership: Where Quality Matters Elder Installation 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A sermon by: Chad Martens, Senior Minister Town and Country Christian Church Cameron, MO INTRODUCTION: Today we have the privilege to be able to set aside 2 of our men and ordain them as elders of Christ’s Church. In preparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ