Sermons on Ulterior Motive:

Silence False Teachers. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012

Be on your guard against counterfeit Christians. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). These false teachers were rebellious (vs 10) (2). These false teachers were deceptive talkers (vs 10) (3). These false teachers were carnal & worldly (vs 12) (4). These false teachers were upsetting other Christians (vs 11b) (5). These false teachers were wrongly motivated (vs ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Brethren

Let's Not Drink To This Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Lot's (Abraham's nephew) ultimate downfall in his spiral descension ended up with the deception of alcohol.

Some decisions cost us more than we ever want to pay. This is true with Lot, but he was a slow learner. I can identify with him on that. I am a slow learner when it comes to some things. Perhaps we all are. Sometimes I get a question: Is it a sin to drink in moderation? There are many sides to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Betrayer, The Denier, And The Deserters Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013

Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? Consider his own disciples: a betrayer, a denier, and the rest deserters.

Introduction This morning we are beginning a series of sermons featuring the passion of Christ. The title of the series is Who is Responsible? Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? We will consider the cast of characters who make their appearance in the story and consider the roles they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother’s side, a stepfather, four kids from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sins Of The Fathers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Herod

SINS OF THE FATHERS (MARK 6:17-29) This sermon was hardly needed a decade or two ago, but divorce and remarriage are common nowadays. I know what it is like to come from a broken home because I have stepparents. I have a stepmother, two kids from my stepmother’s side, a stepfather, four kids from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Stabilizer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 23, 2008

In this sermon you will see how a person can be a stabilizer at church, at work, and through-out the world, for God.

Today we honor our senior adults. If I were to pick one word that describes senior adults it would be the word stable. Senior adults give stability to our church, our community, and our country. They are effective stabilizers. Do you know the definition of a stabilizer? The dictionary defines a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Prosperous Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 23, 2010

God wants His church to prosper. What is holding you back?

December 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Subject: Giving Title: A Prosperous Church: Part 1 in the Benefits of Giving Series I pray that everyone survived the busyness of Christmas. I also pray that you all took the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving God Is Obeying God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 8. The test for our love of God is our obedience.

As we conclude our series “Knowing and Experiencing God,” it has been my prayer that each and every one of us would experience God and the work of his Holy Spirit in our life in a very real, personal, and powerful way. We would move into a closer relationship with our loving heavenly Father. A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe.

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe. While it’s true that we have free will and can make choices, God ...read more

God's Plan For Debt Free Living

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 26, 2010

God's plan to live debt free!

What motivates you to give to certain people, charities, causes, ministries? Some reasons could include: Compassion for needy people, investment opportunities, to avoid feeling guilty, you just want to help a friend in need, etc. When the topic of giving is brought up in church some people react: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot - The Man Who Betrayed Jesus.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 5, 2017

A study for Lent. A study of Judas - a man so close but was lost.

Judas Iscariot The man who betrayed Jesus. Matt.10:2-4 Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot Judas background. His last name meant “a man of Kerioth.” This is significant because all of the other ...read more

Scripture: John 13:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Independence-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2020

8 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VIII—Jeremiah 17:10(:1-14) Attention: Graduation Speech Notes: When a young man was graduating from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his prepared text. “I want to talk about my mother & the wonderful influence she has had on my life,” he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Series - Part 3 - Adopted By God! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

We observed last time that our salvation had nothing to do with who we are and what we’ve done…

Review Just as He chose us in Him - Wuest: “He hath chosen”, “to pick out, choose” is in the middle voice where the subject of the verb acts in his own interest, “to pick or choose out for one’s self.” ...before the foundation of the world... - The word “foundation” is katabole, kat-ab-ol-ay', ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible