Sermons on We Are Fools For Christs Sake:

How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010

God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Have A Covert Faith This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010

The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards the cross. Peter, who has, just recently promised to never forsake Christ, is now deeply involved with the community of people who are enveloping the situation

DO WE HAVE A COVERT FAITH THIS EASTER? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 2010 Series Part 3 Matthew 26:69-75 PROPOSITION: That our faith in Jesus Christ would be visible to all, not hidden from view. INTRODUCTION: The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Freedom! What Is Our Response? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 4, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. On Independence Day 2010, we compare the issues Isaiah had in the people he was living amongst, and how America is seeing the very same challenges. Our response, as believers of Christ, must be to follow the Lord

We Have Freedom! What is Our Response? (Independence Day, 2010) Isaiah 9:13-21 Introduction - Today, we celebrate our nation’s birth; as well as look forward … - Title: We Have Freedom! (So, What is America’s Response?) - God is calling us to respond; and His people we must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need Christmas

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 21, 2007

We need Christmas because the incarnation provided what we needed in order to be saved from our sins.

Every year, much of the world celebrates Christmas without really understanding why. We’ve done a great job of perpetuating the “what” and the “how” of Christmas. Even though we lament the fact that Christmas has lost a lot of its meaning, at least in this country, almost everyone, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Liberty Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2019

Now, we are members of the family of God, and have all the privileges of a son, including being joint heirs with Jesus.

(26) The Blessing of Liberty Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

(Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Struggles With Sin Show That We Belong To Jesus

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 22, 2009

Our struggles can be brutal, we slip, we confess, we are forgiven. We do not cave in and submit to sin but we surrender to Christ.

13th Sunday after Pentecost -- Aug 30, 2009 Text Ephesians 6:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let us pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

0826 Trinity Xxvi: Christ The King Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Dec 6, 2005

This is "Christ the King" Sunday, yet we are also forced to ask with the Psalmist, "How long, O Lord?"

Sermon: Christ The King Text: Jer 23:5-8 Occasion: Trinity XXVI Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Novenber 20, 2005 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn06-01-01WoolseyJer23;05-08TrinityXXVIChristTheKing.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Alive In Christ Or Dead Outside Of Him. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

We'll explore into the Scriptures to explore this critical truth of alive in Christ or dead outside of Him.

The Bible presents a clear and stark contrast between two spiritual states: life in Christ and death outside of Him. This dichotomy is not a mere metaphor but a spiritual reality that determines our eternal destiny. The State of Death Outside of Christ According to the Bible, humanity is born ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13, 1 Timothy 5:6

Sorrow And Vanity Versus Life In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2025

We know what brings happiness, and it's not more and more "stuff."

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2025 It’s always a challenge to interpret a public proclamation that begins with the word “If,” as today’s reading from St. Paul does. He tells the church at Colossae (and us) “If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, Colossians 3:9-11, Psalm 90:3-6, Psalm 90:12-17, Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Whom Should We Consider?

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 31, 2007

This is a study on Hebrews Chapter 3:1-6. It is an expostiion of this portion of Scripture.

Chapter 7 WHOM SHOULD WE CONSIDER? Hebrews 3:1-6 “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019

1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing And Hearing In Order To Live Christ's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2014

We cannot make Jesus into the Messiah we want; we must see His vision and hear His word so that His kingdom can be built within us, and we then can attract others to Him.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Lumen Fidei Why are we so unwilling to do what Our Lord commands? The Israelites were directed by God to be His presence in a pagan world, spreading the word about His power and goodness, and ultimately drawing all to worship the One God. But if you look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist