Sermons on Validation:

Faith Begins Where The Will Of God Is Known. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 1, 2014

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Dwight L. Moody said “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Charles Spurgeon said “Faith obliterates time, annihilates distance, and brings future ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we already have peace because of the Prince of Peace in us, the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself will have to experience (1) uselessness of the fruit of the chosen people and (2) misery for us so that we can experience peace because of His finished

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Perfect Peace of JESUS in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we already have peace because of the Prince of Peace in us, the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself will have to experience (1) uselessness of the fruit of the chosen people and (2) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Backyard Gospel

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time.

Know: You are an Evangelist Do: Get to know your neighbors You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time. (Motorcycles, Camping, Cynicism, DWTS,) Gospel = Good News "You were courageous and honest and you got the goods for confessing! Way to go!!" -a young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Didn't Come To Bring Peace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Peace, conflice, salvation, war

I DIDN'T COME TO BRING PEACE Luke 12:49-53 (p 738) Aug. 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I was playing this picture game the other day with one of my grandchildren. It said, "One of these things is not like the others". And since it was on the level of a two year old it was pretty easy to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“everything Done Right”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Jesus did everything just as the Father wanted including His own baptism. He now enables us by His Spirit to live more and more as the Father desires.

I. A small country church was having a "baptizing" in a river on a cold January day. A. A revival meeting had just concluded. 1. The preacher asked one baptismal candidate, "Is the water cold?" 2. "Naw!" he replied. a. One of the deacons shouted: "Dip him ag'in preacher, he's still lyin'!" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Hunt With Your Head Down

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 22, 2023

My dad always killed more squirrels than I did because he was looking up in the trees. I was looking a bugs and other earth-bound creatures.

DON’T HUNT WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN John 4:1-42 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus told the disciples to lift up their eyes to the fields that were white unto harvest (John 4:35-38). The fields being white unto harvest then does not mean that every field is white unto harvest now, simply because millions are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raised Imperishable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 31, 2023

Jesus' resurrection reverses the pattern of decay to give us the hope of an imperishable resurrection body.

Have you noticed that there’s something wrong with this world? No doubt, it’s beautiful especially at this time of year but something is just not right. Putting disasters, shootings, hatred, anxiety aside it just seems like everything is falling apart. Nothing really lasts. We are reminded almost ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom For Your Tomorrows Of Life

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The "home stretch" of life's journey on earth brings us to terms with reality. Our Lord has promised to be with us all the way Home. To make the most of the rest of our days, let us be inspired and guided by the wisdom of our all-wise God and Father of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

WISDOM FOR YOUR TOMORROWS OF LIFE The technician who upgraded our Internet and TV service declared the new control mechanism with which he replaced our old one the greatest ever. “That little device,” he said, “is so intelligent that no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-7

(Section 2) The Nature Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life.

(Section 2 His Will) II. THE NATURE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life. To be in the will of God is simply being willing to do His will without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2, Proverbs 19:20, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perspective: Sight Vs Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2017

LOOK AGAIN MY FRIEND. The battles of life are often lost when we walk by sight. Your attitudes and perspective can clearly hinder or promote God's plan. The choice is up to you? Faith is a great tool.

PERSPECTIVE: CHANGE THE FACTS VS. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE... SIGHT VS FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awakened By A Pagan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

All it takes for many pagans to become children of God is a faithful prophet who will awake at their rebuke; pray for their preservation, and begin to proclaim the person of Christ.

Jonah and Paul were alike in that they were both commissioned by God as missionaries to the Gentiles, and both were alike in their desire to go to Spain. Both of them had the experience of being on a storm tossed ship with pagans. These superficial similarities, however, become material for a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passport To Heaven

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 11, 2002

A passport and a visa are vital documents in travelling on Earth but so is the need for a "passport" to heaven.

PASSPORT TO HEAVEN A passport is a very important document if you want to travel from one country to another. It’s a command from one country’s government to the country you want to visit, to allow you to enter its territory and look after you while you are there. It’s almost impossible to enter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:27, Matthew 25:21-46

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Recruits Jesus' Way

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 6, 2002

Review how we get people to ministry

How to get recruits Jesus’ way Matt.9:35-38, 10:1-42 1. Serve like Jesus (v.35) a. Proximity: Go to where people are (towns and villages) b. Persuade: Teach God’s people where they are gathered (teaching in the synagogues) c. Preach with reach: Demonstrate what u teach that the good news and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Time To Endure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 3, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Time To".

Series: A Time To… (Haggai) [#3] A TIME TO ENDURE Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction: Video: “Sages Of The Faith” (PK Marathon Video) Signing up to do something is not that difficult. Sticking with it when there are many valid reasons to quit is not so easy. As we continue in our 5 week push to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist