Sermons on Wedge Of Division:

The Kingdom Of Heaven - A Mixed Bag Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The 4th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthew’s gospel. This one deals with three parables Jesus told about the kingdom, each one showing the mixture of good and bad mixed together in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew’s Unique Message #4 The Kingdom of Heaven – A Mixed Bag Matthew 13:24-30; 47-51; 25:31-46 CHCC: July 29, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching sermons taken from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ve looked at several passages where Matthew gave information about the life of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Truth Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008

In the Army of the Lord, we are to defend the truth of the Gospel. Jude tells us to Stand Firm, Defend, Build Up, Pray, Seek Jesus, Stay Close, Stay Focused, Remain Strong, Help Others and Rescue them from judgment.

‘Fight for Truth’ The message from Jude is still prevalent today. We must defend the truth of the Gospel. We are to stand firm in our faith and build each other up in it. Basic Outline: In Jude, in vs 3, we must be defenders of the faith. Standing firm in what the bible says, with the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul And Corinth Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008

This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beef Stew

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leaders

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 14

SERVANT LEADERS (LUKE 22:24-27) A friend told me an interesting but sad conflict in their church. Several years ago an elderly man was counting the church offering by himself, which is not a wise thing to do under any circumstance. When the church changed its policy to protect everyone involved, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing Lanes

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 3, 2008

Words shape your actions. There is a constant risk in changing lanes, even though our signal is turned on. It is called the “blind spot”; it is the area where the car mirrors are not sufficient to display all other vehicles. It is the area that we sometim

OPENER DVD SEGMENT START: Menu Selection #2 - “The Accident” - 4:30 min. END: When it starts to rain on Samuel L. Jackson Two men (Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson) on their way to separate court dates fight for a spot on the freeway and crash into each other. The accident causes no physical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Brother, Where Is Your Brother? What Is Brotherly Love?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

We are to love what God loves

Who is your brother, where is your brother? What is Brotherly Love? A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first let me do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Body Building Program Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 3, 2013

What are the vital signs of a healthy Church?

When does a person become a part of God’s church? When that happens you are not automatically a part of a local church body. You are a part of the church as a whole. What does that mean, local church body? All around the world there are different kinds of churches, all of which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Devisive Christ

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus gave eight reasons for coming to the earth. Two of those reasons were controversal. He came to bring fire and a sword.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the beginning of his last days on earth. Passover is a festival celebrated every year in Israel. It celebrates the night that the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews, sparing their first born. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-51

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Palm Sunday

“Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tongues Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” There at least three baptisms: position, pictorial, power.Most Christians have the first two but they lack the “Power.”

Tongues Pt. 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson August 8th 2012 A Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” (Heb. 6.2) 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Heb 6:2 (KJV) 1 There at least three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:2

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetess And Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 26, 2012

How a woman named Deborah led Israel when men refused or were incapable of leading.

“Prophetess and Judge” Text: Judges 4:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want to return to our series of lessons on mountaintop experiences – this particular one on Mount Tabor. The story is about the only woman judge of Israel who was also a prophetess – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ