Sermons on Unfading:

Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013

Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Forgotten God

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019

He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:3, Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Crown Without A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Clergies Superior In Gods Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

Christ is the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4).

Christ as the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4). Paul and Timothy called themselves the “servants” of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 4:5). Peter viewed Silas as his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 1:6

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 18, 2022

Yes, Samson was the strongest man in the world. But there was a glaring character flaw. No one could defeat Samson matching strength to strength. They did not have to match his strength because all they needed to do was to exploit his inner weakness.

Ask any Sunday School child who is the strongest man in the Bible. There will be no hesitation. It is Samson. The winner of any modern-day strongman competition would not be able to stand against Samson. He was the GOAT, the greatest of all time. He tore a lion apart with his bare hands. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Always Good To Be Joyful: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2021

We must rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances.

It is Always Good to be Joyful Philippians 4:4-9 ? Philippians 4:4–9 NKJV Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Living Hope

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Our hope is not just something that we are waiting for in the future after we DIE! No, it is a LIVING HOPE that we have been reborn into NOW!

Where Angels Long to Look A study through Peter June 11th 2023 I’ve been praying and reading for a while about where to journey next in the scriptures as we continue on our mission to know Christ and make Christ known. All of this (the bible) is good, and ‘All Scripture is breathed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Really Free. Guaranteed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2022

Glory or glorious is mentioned fourteen times in this chapter. No chapter in the Bible refers to God’s glory more than, 2 Corinthians 3

Really Free. 2 Corinthians 3:17AMP If we are really free our lives ought to be imitating satan. If we are free it’s, because of Jesus. Freedom doesn’t have to prove a thing. Freedom produces confidence. Freedom makes us bolder. I’ve come up with this thought, When evil is present, and it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Risen

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2024

Today we celebrate the greatest news the world has ever heard: The Tomb is Empty!

FIVE POWERFUL WORDS: RISEN MARK 16:1-8 Introduction Welcome, everyone, to Resurrection Sunday. For the month of March we have been looking at five powerful words from the last week of the life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, Remember, Forsaken, and today RISEN. Our text opens with the women ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of His Grace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God.

The Word of His Grace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God. That is never truer than right now for we are a generation that is bombarded with a bunch of nonsense, lies, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Apostolic

The Journey Of Joy

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 17, 2023

Three perspectives on joy from Isaiah

As I was preparing to preach this week, I considered giving my sermon the title “Getting Serious About Joy”. Then I thought better of it and came up with “Joy Is No Laughing Matter”. All joking aside, were you aware that joy is currently the subject of a high-level academic examination? Nine years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Learning To Listen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer, the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus, and the importance of praising God for His unwavering faithfulness.

Good morning, dear family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters, united by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom that He has graciously bestowed upon us through His holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7

Topics: Listening, Learning

Instructions For Husband And Wife PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the roles and responsibilities in marriage as guided by God's Word, emphasizing the importance of character and reverence in family life.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous day that the Lord has made and we are here, gathered in His name, ready to soak in His Word. It's a great privilege we have, to come together like this, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the power of His Word. We are not here by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Topics: Submitting, Word Of God