Sermons on Value Honesty:

Message 21 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:26 - Greet One Another With A Holy Kiss But What Is A Holy Kiss? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023

Paul’s command was to greet one another with a holy kiss. We are going to look at that and try to discover what the holy kiss means. Underlying it all is love and support. Christians must be closely connected.

MESSAGE 21 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:26 - GREET ONE ANOTHER WITH A HOLY KISS BUT WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? [B]. WHAT IS A HOLY KISS? {{1Thessalonians 5:26 “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”}} There are three other places in the New Testament where Paul asks that the saints greet one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Romans 16:16, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Peter 5:14, Song of Songs 1:2, Genesis 27:26-27, Genesis 29:9-12, Genesis 33:4, Genesis 45:13-15, 2 Samuel 20:9-10, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 85:10, Proverbs 27:6, Matthew 26:48, Luke 7:44-45, Romans 9:12-13, 1 John 1:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan Uses Pain

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2022

Start with Job and then talk about how Satan wants to use pain from John 11 with the account of the raising of Lazarus (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

HoHum: When speaking about Job, one time I said, “Satan can do nothing without God’s permission.” This opened up a whole can of worms. If God is good and all powerful, then how do we explain the existence of pain, suffering, and evil in our world? There are no easy answers. WBTU: Take for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 44

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

NASB

www.biblemaster.com (Wesley’s Explanatory Notes) used throughout Joseph having entertained his brethren, dismissed them: but here we have them brought back in a greater fright than any they had been in yet. Observe. I. What method he took, both to humble them farther, and to try their affections ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Armor Of God: The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 25, 2022

For the Roman soldier, the belt was what held his entire armor together. So when Paul says that God’s truth is like a belt, he is saying that truth is foundational to your life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org To watch this sermon, go to: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149276 We are in the closing section of what has been an amazing letter from the Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Church. This church lived in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Brethren

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Leaves

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Mar 20, 2024

Intro: The miracle that we are going to look at today is the second to last miracle Jesus performed before His crucifixion. What's unique about this miracle is instead of Jesus healing something or making something whole, in this miracle Jesus curses something.

As you heard in our scripture reading Jesus cursed the fig tree *1st SLIDE and then the next day when they went by it again it was dead and withered away. It’s important to understand that this was a sign to the Jews that if they rejected Jesus as their King they would be cursed, of course they did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-14, Mark 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring As Unto Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 5, 2016

The heart of the average employee is more influenced by a world view rather than having the mind of Christ, as the Bible tells you and me to have. This teaches about God's perspective on work.

Laboring As Unto Christ Rethinking Our Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deception

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 13, 2015

Paul warns the Corinthian believers and us about deceiving ourselves into thinking that everyone goes to Heaven. We must be washed, sanctified and made righteous to enter into the Kingdom of God.

DECEPTION For a video of this sermon, go to thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Who is going to Heaven. Have you ever wondered about that. Is my friend going or my children or my wife. My parents, grandparents. Have you ever wondered if you will be in Heaven. What might the population of Heaven look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Wearing the garment of Christ

DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

He Is Risen! Easter 2022

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2022

The resurrection should change our lives, has it?

He is Risen!! April 17, 2022 Have you ever wondered . . . . Why sandwich meat is round, when bread is square? Why is it that lemon juice has an artificial flavor while dishwashing liquid has real lemons? If man developed from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Why can’t the professor on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Communing With God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 14, 2025

Prayer in Judeo-Christian tradition is not merely a practice but a relational expression of trust and dependency on God. It encompasses the believer's joy, sorrow, need, and worship, providing a profound connection to God, our Creator.

"Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, KJV) Introduction • Opening Thought: Prayer is a vital means of communicating with God. It is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 100:4, 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Psalm 51:1-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Over Judgment

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 27, 2024

It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what Jesus would tweet

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed something lately. It seems like the world is full of experts—especially when it comes to how everyone else should live their lives. You’ve got your social media gurus, your armchair quarterbacks, and yes, even those folks who somehow know exactly what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Luke 5:27-32