Sermons on Vain Repetition:

Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022

You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, John 3:16, Amos 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

We Ought To Pray For Protection Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 14, 2023

God gives us of Himself to protect us in this world.

We Ought to Pray for Protection Most of us would cheer for someone who defended their children and their home from someone trying to break into the house in the middle of the night. And certainly they deserve our cheering for doing what they had to do, using whatever force they had to use, to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (4-19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

As children, our parents told us things that they felt were best for us, but we often thought we knew more than they did.

Isn’t it amazing how children, in the short time they have been here on earth, seem to think they are able to accumulate more knowledge than us old timers who have been around 60 or 70 years? But in all fairness, I have met some parents whose children were smarter than they were, and that does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Nicene Creed, Biblical?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 12, 2022

The Nicene Creed summarizes important Bible doctrines that separate orthodoxy from heresy.

The Nicene Creed summarizes important Bible doctrines that separate orthodoxy from heresy. For consistency, let’s quote the public domain King James Bible. God the Father We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Mark 12:32, Malachi 2:10, Genesis 17:1-4, Exodus 6:3, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Disgrace Of A Hanging

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 13, 2022

There is no other disgraceful form of death than to be sentenced to death by hanging on a pole, by a tree or any other device to suspend a person between heaven and earth. Our Lord died in that manner. Jesus knew the type of shameful form of death he must endure; yet he went to the hanging anyway.

On March 18, 1875, President Ulysses S. Grant nominated Judge Isaac C. Parker to hold the bench of the U.S. Court for the Western District of Arkansas. On May 4th, at the age of 36, Isaac arrived in Fort Smith, AR and held his first court on the 10th. He held that position for 21 years. He soon was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6, Galatians 2:20-21, John 12:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Heathen Rage Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2024

Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done.

“When The Heathen Rage” Acts 4:23-31 Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done. We have a great example before us to consider the next time you are sharing a testimony and others decide to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Body Count And No Good Men

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 27, 2024

You must be a good woman to get a good man.

Proverbs 11:22  As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Proverbs 31:10  Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.  11  The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:22, Proverbs 31:10-31, Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Christ. The text we are considering for our 2023 Passion Week meditations is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Last night was Maundy Thursday, and we focused on Christ. Tonight is Good Friday, and we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Shall We Live With The Blues

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

Psalm 4 confronts the reality of existential weariness and challenges within the church and leadership, urging a return to the Blues sensibility that acknowledges suffering and seeks faith, peace, and hope in God's promises amid life's storms.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B How Shall We Live With The Blues Easter is such a joyous, colorful, and vibrant celebration! Now in Eastertide, this second Sunday after Easter this third Sunday of Eastertide, Christ is still risen! The Creation is still waking up! This Sunday provides us with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying For Boldness For The Preaching Business

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 1, 2024

God has given every believer a Great Commission to preach the Gospel. We need to pray for Boldness to do the work.

Praying for Boldness for the Preaching Business Study Text: Acts 4:29-31 Introduction: - The Bible encourages Christians to pray in very many places. But in the New Testament we don’t actually have many examples of the prayers Christians used. Here is one of them. - They didn’t pray that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 1, 2025

A mother is a vital part of God’s blueprint for building a good Christian home. I want to look at some Images this morning that mothers provide in making the Christian home what it should be.

God’s blueprint for building a Christian home Happy Mother's Day Booker T Washington once said “If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother” Washington Irving said “A mother is the truest friend we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 14:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 29, 2026

Within this passage, Paul beautifully defends salvation by faith in Christ alone, apart from any works of man. Many seek to add to the gospel, but Paul argues biblically that salvation is based in personal faith in the finished work of Christ.

Justified by Faith Galatians 2: 11-21 Our text today reveals Paul’s continued struggle with the legalistic Judaizers and their expectations regarding salvation. The Judaizers refused to accept salvation by faith alone in Christ alone. Unfortunately, their influence affected the early ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Bright Is Your Light?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 17, 2023

Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a moral compass, and to live pointing to THE WAY to GOD, while warning others of the perils ahead. So, How Bright is Your Light?

2023.07.16.Sermon Notes. HOW BRIGHT IS YOUR LIGHT? Be the light of GOD to this world of darkness William Akehurst, HSWC. BIG IDEA: Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Blameless PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to actively work on their personal salvation, live blameless lives, and glorify God through their actions, shining as lights in a dark world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage from Philippians. I love how Arnold J. Toynbee once said, "Man's true end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." This quote perfectly captures the heart of our message today. Let's read the passage together: "Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Topics: Salvation