Sermons on Unreliability:

Worthless Clouds Without Water Carried By The Changing Winds –jude 1 Verse 12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Jude continues his description of the false teachers using metaphors to describe them. This follow on from hidden reefs and we now have empty clouds without water, useless in promise and leaving bitter failure. Many people are left hurt, and without hope, and fleeced and betrayed.

WORTHLESS CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER CARRIED BY THE CHANGING WINDS –Jude 1 verse 12 In our last message we were looking at these false teachers Jude was battling when he urged his readers to contend for the faith. They had to be positive, and a lazy and don’t care less approach would achieve nothing. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, Ezekiel 34:1-8, Zechariah 11:15-17, Acts 20:28-30, Deuteronomy 32:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 12:25, Ephesians 4:14, John 4:13-15, John 7:37-38, Hebrews 10:22, James 3:11-12, Revelation 7:17, Revelation 22:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can’t I Feel My Faith?

Contributed by Andy Payne on Sep 13, 2009

Faith is exercised – we have to work at it. Peter – did he fail ** Look at 11 other disciples cowering in the boat**

***Credit is due to John Ortberg -- author of "If you want to walk on water you have to get out of the boat." Also to Jeff Vines, teaching pastor for the outline READ: Matthew 14:22-33 1. How do we see God? What is your view of God? Capricious God ** impulsive, unpredictable, changeable** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Truth

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the importance of living in spiritual truth

I. "BEHOLD, THOU DESIREST TRUTH IN THE INWARD PARTS" A. The fifty-first Psalm unfolds: 1. The deep penance of David 2. He traces his backsliding to his outward rituals and a lack of inward sincerity B. He realizes: 1. That God desires truth in the heart, and not just lip service - Is 29:13 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:26, Isaiah 1:6, Psalm 38:3, Romans 7:14-24, John 3:7, John 8:32, Romans 6:16, Matthew 15:19, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:31, 1 Corinthians 15:50, Jeremiah 17:9, Philippians 3:13-15, Matthew 23:28, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Revelation 3:14-17, Matthew 6:5, 1 Samuel 15:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalm 51:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is This Really Good News? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 16, 2001

In a time of Christmas pageants and packages we are faced with the question,"Is This Really Good News For all of Us Today?" I hope after today’s message you will say, "Oh Yes, this is really good news."

Many of us remember performing in a Christmas musicale at church or school. You may even remember the part you played or perhaps you remember that you forgot some of your lines. Or maybe you remember the charge you used to get on Christmas morning when you would wake up early and begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020

If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Sin Of The King Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

Davids fall with Bathsheba can teach us much about our own struggles with sexuality.

David & Bathsheba Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/02/series-on-david.htm Preaching on the subject of sex is one of the hardest things I do. It would be much easier to dodge it. But there’d be no rescuing people from the devastation of misused sexuality and no leading them to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006

Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Standard For Leadership

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

A standard for leadership from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called a standard for leadership pgs. 15-28

HoHum: “Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes”- Jim Carrey. What is being said here is that arrogance has no place in leadership, even more so in spiritual leadership WBTU: In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his qualifications as a leader. He set some standards that we can still use ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Saw The Disciples As His Greatest Accomplishment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

So many people wonder how they can make their lives meaningful by accomplishing something great.

So many people wonder how they can make their lives meaningful by accomplishing something great. Jesus never left any doubt that His greatest accomplishment was in the producing of disciples who would help plant and grow His church. The Lord could have spent His entire ministry doing evangelism, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Mark 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Joy of Christmas

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2003

The challenge of the Great Commission is this. We need to 1. Know the message and where it has come from; 2. Be committed to following Christ ourselves and 3. Pray for protection from evil that we too will not fall.

01-06-03 Thornage John 17:6-17 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Bible Study

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

An overview of Luke's account of the nativity.

A CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY. Luke 1:1-2:20. Luke writes in an exquisite, almost classical Greek style. However, the first two chapters of his Gospel are unashamedly Jewish, painting his message onto a graphic Old Testament background. Here you will meet with angels; you will read of the barren ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This is a Mother’s Day message about Samuel’s mother, Hannah, and why she was such a Godly mother.

1 Samuel 1:1-28 A Godly Mother Intro: Read the poem "Somebody’s Mother". Today is a special day set aside to honor someone very special. Someone who has perhaps the most honorable, most difficult and most rewarding job in the universe. Prop: Ladies need to know what it means to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of Psalm 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2017

The Psalms begin with a very clear choice: we are either part of the Godly or the Ungodly. God promises victory for Himself, and for us, if we abide in Him.

A Study of Psalm 1 and 2 Psalm 1-2 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - There are psalms of wisdom, royal psalms, lament psalms, & thanksgiving - There are also psalms of pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jan 13, 2020

God's dependability does not change! Psalm 145:13b - "The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does."

GOD IS FAITHFUL Psalm 145:13b - “The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.” When we think of the word, “Faithful”…we probably picture something / someone who is a picture of faithfulness. Old faithful I think of my grandparents (McCoy) - married 70+ years…together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Psalm 100:5, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God