Sermons on What Is Reproach:

What Is Repentance?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2017

In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and living a life of Righteousness

Scripture: Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Theme: Repentance In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and Righteousness INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 15, 2016

what is faith

What is faith, is it believing God for money, is it believing God for a miracle, or is faith believing God to give you a certain type of ministry. From Galatians, l's look at three major thing's faith is. What is faith, (first,second,third) fath is: 1. Staying Christ-Centered. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 27, 2015

Our command therefore for living rightly is simple: believe in Jesus Christ and love one another as He has commanded. It’s in the fruit of our lives where we see whether or not this is being lived out.

What is love? 1 John Bible Study, Part 8 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction - We have been born of God (v9), therefore He lives within us -- His seed is: The word, The Holy Spirit, and the regenerate spirit we gain -- Scripture repeatedly reminds us that we are born again -- That we should live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Jake Jacob on Dec 2, 2017

During Biblical times name meant something. Often they were given a name related to the birth of the child or something related to the physical trait of the the child.

What is in a name? - I remember a man named ‘odd’ that met a few years ago. - what’s in name? - it all depends - one physiatrist studied the names of 15000 juvenile delinquents and discovered that those with odd or embarrassing names were in trouble 4 times as much as others. So interested. - ...read more

What's Missing? Series

Contributed by Daniel Lawson on Jan 14, 2018

We are living in a time of unparalleled technology and advancement, yet we are still empty. What's missing?

What’s missing? Isaiah 55 Intro It’s an amazing time that we live in. Technology allows us to travel the globe without ever leaving our living room. In our pocket we have a device that can answer virtually any question that we can come up with. We have Social media that connects us to family ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

We all live for something. What do you live for?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

There are three major themes addressed in this passage: Suffering, Servanthood, and Sacrifice. Whenever you study the Bible you should always ask yourself these two words: SO WHAT? Now that I've learned this, what changes will this make in my life?

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2017

part 1 of a new series looking at worship.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 February 12, 2017 When I was in school, my favorite class was math. I loved math and wanted to major in math when I went to college. My most dreaded class was English. I couldn’t write well and I didn’t understand grammar. When Joshua and Zachary needed help in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 21, 2017

Hebrew / Greek words for love with some relationship advice

GEN 27:4 “FOOD, SUCH AS I LOVE” (AHAB IS THE MOST USED WORD FOR LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.) THE SONG OF SOLOMON DEALS WITH EROS / EROTIC LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. MARK 12:38 “BEWARE OF THE SCRIBES WHO LOVE TO WALK AROUND IN LONG ROBES, AND LOVE RESPECTFUL GREETINGS.” THELO (WISH) JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:4

Denomination: Vineyard

What's The Difference

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017

There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Peace?

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 16, 2017

This world doesn’t need more people throwing fuel on the fire. This world desperately needs more peacemakers that aren’t afraid to take shots for the things Jesus took shots for. Will you be one?

Title: Crazy Peace Text: Matthew 5:9-16 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are wrapping up our series Crazy Eights. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. Today we are going to wrap up the series with the last two things Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now What? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 48 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the last in the series covering the aftermath of the resurrection and postlude to the gospel.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Now What?” John 21 John makes it very clear that Jesus said and did much more than God chose to chronicle. John affirmed that his purpose was to record those things that would both inspire and fortify belief that leads to genuine life in Him. His writing is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018

The words of Jesus found in Acts 1:4 intrigued me “Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak.” Are you interested to find out what Jesus said to His disciples?

THE RUACH HA-KODESH (HOLY SPIRIT) It has been 50 days since resurrection Sunday, culminating the 50th day for the Jews as Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks) (Exodus 34:22). For the Christians, this is the day of the indwelling of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh (HOLY SPIRIT) on the first disciples. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

What Is The Sabbath?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 1, 2018

In Mark 3:1-6, Jesus teaches us about what the Sabbath is through His healing of a man with a withered hand. This sermon explains what the Jews believed about the Sabbath, and how we can apply the Sabbath as modern Christians.

In the movie The Incredibles, there is a scene where ex-Super Hero Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible, has a confrontation with his boss. Mr. Incredible has been forcibly retired from the hero business for years, and is working at an insurance company. He is doing a good job, but too good of a job. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6, Mark 2:27-28, Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran