Sermons on We Are Fools For Christs Sake:

Lesson 16: For We Will Be Rejoined With Them When Christ Returns Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2018

The picture Paul draws of the day when Christ will return is poetry, an attempt to describe what is indescribable.

9/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 16: For we will be rejoined with them when Christ returns (1Th 4:15-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (NIV) 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things We Must Do To Win People For Christ

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

By looking on how Jesus ministered to Zacchaeus we can learn how to minister to people.

Five things we must do to win people for Christ Text: Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Last Sunday we spoke about the Great Commission and why we need to go into the entire world, preaching the Gospel to all creatures. I want to encourage us today to win people for Christ. Paul encouraged his spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Friend We Can Ever Have: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2013

Are you friends with Jesus? 1. This is our God's desire. 2. This is our greatest decision. 3. This is our greatest delight.

The Best Friend We Can Ever Have: Jesus Christ John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 18, 2013 *Friends are great. In the third grade, my best friend was Zach Smith. We caught all the old-west bank robbers together, killed all the bad Indians together, won World War ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

While We Were Yet Sinners, Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 17, 2019

Romans 5:8 shows the power of the love of God in four ways. Its an intervening love. Its a demonstrative love. Its a focused love. Its an indiscriminate love.

One of the most powerful statements on the love of God is found in Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us We learn four things about the Love of God just from this one verse. God’s Love is:- 1. An intervening Love 2. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"We Preach Christ Crucified” 1cori 1: 23 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations

“We preach Christ Crucified” 1Cori 1: 23 Introduction: Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations. Satisfy the customer. Thus business men change products. But Gospel preaching is unique, same, never changes, no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Brethren

"Our Identity In Christ (Iii): We Are Forgiven And Loved By God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the third sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Who are you? What I am asking requires more than your name, address, nationality, origin, gender, family, or occupation. Many people cannot answer this question correctly. Understanding who we are is vital. That is why today, we will continue our sermon series about the importance of having a right ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 1 John 4:9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 23:42-43, John 13:23, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision About Jesus Christ We All Must Make Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2022

What part of Christ's message trips us up, makes us want to turn away?

Fourth Sunday in Course We’ve been told that our incorporation into Christ, effected in faith and sacrament, remakes us in the image of Jesus, prophet, priest, and leader. So it may come as a shock to us to hear the Lord say to the synagogue of Nazareth, “no prophet is acceptable in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, Jeremiah 1:4-7, Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Who's On Trial? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2024

You can avoid making a fool of yourself if you submit to Jesus as your Lord, admit your weakness before Him, and embrace the truth He offers.

One evening, while waiting for a bus, a young man was standing with a crowd of people looking in the widow of a taxidermist shop. In the center of the window was a large owl that attracted the attention of all who passed by. The self-appointed expert began to criticize the job done on it. “If I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-38, John 13:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Foolish Or Not?

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of Not Arguing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

Have you ever found yourself arguing with someone who embodies the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, or godlessness?

As Christians, we are often faced with the challenge of interacting with individuals who embody the characteristics of wickedness, pride, ungodliness, foolishness, and godlessness. In such situations, it can be tempting to engage in arguments or debates, hoping to correct their misguided beliefs or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Self Deception Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Is it possible for us to deceive ourselves into believing what is false? God says it is...

People can delude themselves into believing whatever they want. For example, before I became a Christian (when I was 21), I was out driving my truck when I needed to turn around and go back to where I left. When I did so, I backed into a street sign and scraped up and dented my truck. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Insane Man With Saliva In His Beard Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jun 3, 2019

full sermon preached at faithandvictory.com/insaneman

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21, Proverbs 17:20, Jeremiah 17:7, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 61:7, Joel 2:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011

In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Risen With Christ Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The seventh message in a nine part series from Colossians. This message deals with Christ’s resurrection and the power we received from it.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Title: Risen With Christ Date: August 18, 2002 Introduction: “If” is the biggest little word in the world. The “if” of our test determines heaven or hell. The “if” of our text demands that believers walk their talk. Paul tells us here that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist