Sermons on Unhindered Belief:

Comforting Words Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To provide comfort and understanding in times of grief and loss, emphasizing the promise of eternal life through belief in Jesus.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. How great it is to be gathered here, surrounded by a family of faith, in both bright days and dark hours. Today, we're diving into one of those challenging topics that touches every one of us at some point in our journey - bereavement, grief, loss. It's tough, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Topics: Comfort, Christ

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the transformative power of baptism and belief, emphasizing baptism as a divine encounter with God's grace and a rebirth in the Spirit.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand shoulder to shoulder in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord. It's in these moments, when we come together to seek His wisdom, that we truly feel the warmth of His love enveloping us, don't we? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Numbers 21:4-8

Topics: Becoming, Born Again

Baptism Into Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of belief, the significance of baptism, and the active role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, unified in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We have been called together to dive into the richness of His word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Topics: Becoming One, God The Creator

Zeal For Our Father's House PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon explores the power of belief, the significance of Jesus' words, and the importance of maintaining balance in accordance with divine order.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather under the canopy of God’s grace, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon: “Nobody ever ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Organization, Order

How To Know If You Have Itching Ears

Contributed by Jason Evans on Oct 4, 2016

When your ear itches then you're going to listen to something, but it will not be sound doctrine. When we judge the word of God given by His preachers & teachers based on our belief rather than judging our belief by the scriptures they bring we're deaf.

2 Timothy 4:1-4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Limitless Love Of God

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 7, 2022

How should we respond to those who have radical beliefs and lifestyles contrary to our beliefs? The temptation is to counter their viciousness and label them as an enemy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a model for the attitude that we are to have when faced with divisive social issues.

If not careful, as we study the Bible, we will pick and choose passages that support certain points of view or principles to which we cling. Yet those who first heard what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount had no idea what Jesus was about to say. They understood the moralism of their day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:20, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tests Of Christian Togetherness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 13, 2021

1 of 1. The apostle Paul described some foundational commonalities of belief that draw God’s people together. What commonalities of belief lie behind any ‘home-coming’(or any gathering) of God’s people? 7 Tests Of Christian Togetherness are Shared...

TESTS Of CHRISTIAN TOGETHERNESS—Galatians 3:22-29 Attention: Homecoming is a time for... A. Regathering—with our brothers & sisters in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, learn, sing, give, & fellowship with our brothers & sisters in Christ. B. Recollection—Fond ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

"The Marks Of The True Christian"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

"For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

History records that he was a great man. Yet he had humble beginnings. He grew up in a small village, an ordinary boy who did nothing to draw attention to himself. Like most boys his age, he attended school. He also worked in the family business and did

A Great Man History records that he was a great man. Yet he had humble beginnings. He grew up in a small village, an ordinary boy who did nothing to draw attention to himself. Like most boys his age, he attended school. He also worked in the family business and did his best to grow up strong and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostasy & Apostate-Bishops In Churches

Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on Jun 17, 2015

Shouldn’t marriages that are contrary to sound biblical doctrines be rightly, albeit be legally, kept away from the church just as men wittingly keeps out of the ladies in public places and vice versa.

Evil is not yet unmasked and fully revealed nevertheless it seems evil is being emboldened daily in the West and aimed to contain the church of Christ and to censor pure Biblical doctrines. Indeed, it is alas! These wanton affronts on the Church and on pure Biblical doctrines is akin to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Unity: Vital For The Gospel - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute.

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute. 1. Definition If you start studying any subject, it’s always a good idea to look at the meaning of the word. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity: It’s About Walking Not Sitting – Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity is a decision, a response to God, coming from a desire to build our lives on Christ as our foundation.

Reading Ephesians 3:14-4:6 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity: From A Call To A Cost – Part 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity starts with, and stays so long as, the Body of Christ in a family, home group or church obeys a non-optional calling on our lives that requires us to actively live worthy of that call from Christ Himself.

Unity starts with, and stays so long as, the Body of Christ in a family, home group or church obeys a non-optional calling on our lives that requires us to actively live worthy of that call, from Christ Himself. What is this call? It is known as the ‘Great Commission’. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity: Saints, Prepare The Church – Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Saints must build the Body of Christ through active participation/action. Every church worker is vital; if only one slacks off, the entire effort of the church suffers. Whatever your ability, if you are working for the Lord, it is “for the profit of all."

1. Basics Ephesians 4:12-13 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity: Living The Life – Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then we are living more like the pagan.

Sowing the seeds of revival Read: Ephesians 4:17-32 Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God