Sermons on Verses:

Fit For The Kingdom

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Learning to fold a piece of paper into a square blindfolded requires the same three things as Jesus requires of us to be fit for the kingdom of God: Self-denying devotion to the task, making it an absolute priority and giving it your undivided attention.

Fit For The Kingdom / Luke 9: 51-62 Intro: Challenge – What if God said, “You must be able to fold a piece of paper into a perfect square while blindfolded to be fit for the kingdom of God?” IMPOSSIBLE? – what would I have to do to learn how to do that? I. Verse 57 “I will follow you wherever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Love Letter

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007

Paul’s Epistle to Philemon is an example of how Christians should love one another.

A. Opening 1. One of the best examples of a Christian’s love in action is in Paul’s epistle to Philemon. With only 25 verses, it is more accurately described as a note. Having written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul the Apostle only wrote four to individuals: two to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Praises To God

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024

Psalm 147 celebrates the return of the Jews to Jerusalem from exile. The psalmist recognises God's power and strength in arranging their return, in the safety and security of the capital, in his provision for them.

I. WHAT People Should Do 1. Praise God MUSICALLY *verse 7, (use MUSICAL instruments to MAGNIFY God) "Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God." 2. Praise God MOTIVATIONALLY *verses 8-9, (praises is for the CONTINUES renewal of God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ The True Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

John 6:35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger..." Are you hungry? Jesus will satisfy that spiritual hunger.

In chapter 5, we saw Jesus go after the multitudes. In chapter 6, we see the multitudes go after Jesus. He is made known as the object of their desire and as the only one who can meet the sinner’s need. The impotent man evidenced no desire for the savior. He portrayed the natural man. Dead ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-59

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

1 Samuel 17:40-Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adultery Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 10, 2009

the sermon parallels the physical adultery of the woman and the spiritual adultery of the Pharisees

As I was preparing this message on the woman taken in adultery, I really wanted to focus only on the woman and not anything about the Pharisees. However, the more I studied the passage the more I came to understand a message there I had never seen before. Turn with me to John 8:1-11. (Show video ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 2, 2009

God’s invitation to be saved is found in the most unlikely places in the Bible and requires a response.

AN INVITATION TO SALVATION Romans 10:13-21 * (Read the scripture) This morning we witnessed the baptism for some of our new believers. Today we made available to these believers pre-printed invitations to send out inviting friends and family to attend the most significant event in life, their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Continually Praise God

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 23, 2007

What do we need to remember in order to continually praise God

Text: Psalm 103 Title: How to continually praise God Introduction •Do you struggle to praise the Lord? •Do you desire to praise the Lord more? •Do you want help on how to praise the Lord? In order to praise the Lord well you don’t need… •A good song •To be a good singer In order to praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gps

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

An update of JOY (Jesus first; Others second; Yourself last). This is a true GPS (God first; People second and Self last). Can be used as a true GPS to see where we are on our path to Heaven as Christians.

Read Romans 12:1-3 (Prayer) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Love Your Enemies | Matthew 5:43-48 “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.” GK Chesterton. Verse 43: “You have heard it said…” • Jesus is referencing Leviticus 19:9-18 o Sometimes Jesus says, you have heard it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024

Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Luke 6:20-49, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your True Colors Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Detailing the values of a new church

Your True Colors Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’d like you to play a game with me, a game that almost everyone in the room can play-- maybe not Aidan Oglesbee but certainly Kyla; AS A MATTER OF FACT, even Graham Crain can play this game. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32 Title: “Forgiveness” According to the tradition of the Church and because of its emphasis on the confession of sin, this is one of the seven Psalms of forgiveness which include Psalm 6, 32, 38, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Branches Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 15, 2007

Second sermon in series on John 15.

THE BRANCHES Series on John 15 pt. 2 John 15:2 12/17/06 I want to show you some optical illusions this morning. This man draws these pictures so that when you look at them a certain way, they appear to be three dimensional. But it is all a optical illusion. Some folks live their lives ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Bible Church

Job's Final Appeal - Job Chapter Thirty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 5, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity one.

Job 31 could be outlined: Job’s Integrity (Job 31:1-12) Job’s Mercy (Job 31:13-22) Job’s Hope (Job 31:23-28) Job’s Charity (Job 31:29-34) Job’s Final Appeal (Job 31:35-40) This will be the last time that Job will speak. Here he will make his last appeal before men and God. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational