Sermons on Vain Things:

Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 28, 2018

A look at Psalm 3 and the battle for faith for David in the midst of running from his son.

Salvation Belongs to the Lord Psalms 3:1-8 July 29, 2018 Last week we focused on one verse, Psalm 23:4 ~ in the most famous of Psalms, David wrote, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Alter Call, Slain In The Spirit, And The Laying On Of Hands For Healing – Is It Ministry Or Majick Manipulation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018

A look at the history of the 'Alter Call' and the techniques used to bring about a decision or healing.

Many in modern-day ministry unknowingly use Occult language and practices to get their audience to react and respond to their message. The enemy will always attempt to circumvent a sovereign work of God by crafting a cunning counterfeit to confuse Christians. What God intends for good, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Luke 6:43, Colossians 2:12, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Matthew 7:22, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snake On A Pole

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 5, 2018

Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. The truths in this teaching helps you overcome the adulterated view which is blinding many.

Snake On A Pole A Biblical Perspective Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. At first glance it might seem ill-fitting to have such an emblem as a symbol for decoration in hospitals or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where's Lazerus

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 12, 2018

A sermon about the poor man at the gate of the rich man.

Where’s Lazerus???????????? Luke 16:19 Where's Wally? is a British series of children's puzzle books created by English illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Killer In The Midst - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

A narrative about Lucifer's attack on man in the garden of Eden

A killer in our midst – Part 1 My grandfather was a story teller – well, sort of. A Baptist preacher, he told stories that put you in the Biblical passage. He painted pictures that, at times, were so vivid you not only saw what was going on but you heard what the people were saying. The Bible was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Herod Killed By An Angel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2017

Many heathen kings claimed and received Divine honors, but it was far more horribly impious when Herod accepted such idolatrous honors without rebuking the blasphemy, for he knew the word and worship of the living and true God. And such men as Herod....

July 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.4: Herod Killed By an Angel (12:22-23) Scripture (Acts 12:22-23; KJV) 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Not only must we accept Jesus as Savior, we must also accept Him as Lord.

GO AND DO LIKEWISE LUKE 10:25-37 I HAVE BEEN TAKING YOU ON A BITY OF A REVIEW OF SOME OF THE BASIC POINTS OF THEOLOGY. WE TOOK TIME TO LOOK AT THE LORDS SUPPER, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN. I POINTED OUT TO YOU THAT IN JOHN 3 JESUS MAKES IT PLAIN THAT BEING “BORN AGAIN” IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Jesus #1: I Have Begun Following Jesus...

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2017

The Way of Jesus is an initiative of my denomination, Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. As prep, we're doing a 7-part series. The first message is on the first marker of the Way of Jesus: I have begun to follow Jesus, depending on the God's Spirit.

The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. - January 8, 2017 It's the new year, still, but I don't want to talk about New Year's resolutions. I don't want to talk about the effort involved in adjusting our lifestyle, changing bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherding The Flock Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

Shepherding the flock involves dealing appropriately with elders, women, widows, young men, Not harshly but with love.

Over the last couple of weeks we've looked at the criteria for choosing elders and deacons, we've read Paul's instructions to Timothy to guard his inner life, to train himself in holiness, and now we come to more instructions, this time to do with how he's to relate to others in the congregation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Repentance And The Character Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017

The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Romans 8

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT (ROMANS 8:1-11) A Chinese student at a local university asked me to explain the Trinity, so I did my best at a subject no one passes. I began by telling him that Father plus Son plus Spirit do not mean three Gods, but that God is three in one. Adding 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sing Your Heart Out

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 96

SING YOUR HEART OUT (PSALMS 96) Last week on a normal drizzling morning in Hong Kong a little bird friend outside my window chirp me up from sleep. I consider it a blessing and a bonus to my flat summer sermon, which reminds me of a story. A saintly woman who had suffered for many months due to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible