Sermons on Whitewashed Tombs:

Comfortable Christians Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

Challenging the false thinking of comfortable Christians

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 12, 13, & 14 TITLE: “COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANS” INTRODUCTION: A. Many of you have probably heard the old story about an ancient village where all the people who lived there were blind. One day, while ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

This sermon challeges those of us who are Christians to stand in the Gap and intervene with God for the United States of America.

Title: Stand in the Gap Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Date: 11/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In October of 1997 I had the opportunity to be a part of something that I will never forget. Bill McCartney, the founder of Promise Keepers had a vision to bring men from all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Millstone Necklace

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus talked about bad and good offenses to submerge His disciples into "kingdom thinking".

Introduction: Ill. Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 19, 2011

A study of what the scripture indicates is the real physical thorn in Paul’s flesh

The Thorn in the Flesh There is much conjecture about Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” but I believe that scripture makes it very clear about what the thorn in the flesh actually was. Please follow along as we address this question and study what the scriptures indicate is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant This Part 2; Covenant Between God And Men Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 26, 2010

Now that we have an understanding of Covenant between mortal men, let us now look upon the great mystery of God Almighty reaching out to form covenants with men and nations. From Noah, to Abraham to Moses and onward, God in His sovereign grace extended H

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Psalm 89:33-34 “33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail. 34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-10, Psalm 89:33-34, Deuteronomy 7:7-11, Joshua 9:19-20, Joshua 23:14-16, Isaiah 59:20-21, Zechariah 11:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Goal Is To Live A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010

How tol ive a holy life

We need a Heaven-sent revival, a burning fire from on high, a purifying passion and a forsaking of our stubborn pride. We need a vision of eternity, of Hell and the Judgment Day, A fervent love for our Savior that will gladly serve and obey. We need a Pentecostal purging and a breaking deep within, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is There A Judas Among Us?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009

Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Now Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2010

This is #10 in a series that looks at the COMES of God in the Bible.

Isaiah 1:18 “come now” I. The PEOPLE WHICH ARE SOUGHT in the invitation A. Plagued with stupidity B. Permeated with iniquity II. The PLEA WHICH IS SIGNIFICANT in the invitation - “come now” A. Significant because of the person initiating the invitation B. Significant because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Offerings Of The Law Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2014

To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him.

I. EXORDIUM: How did CHRIST ended the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:8 (Amplified Bible) 10:8 When He said just before, You have neither desired, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 12, 2011

This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is not presenting new information, he is urging his readers to use the knowledge he has already given them. It would be natural for the readers to ask “When?” after Paul had ex

Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ’s soon return. INTRODUCTION: In the previous section of this book (4:13-18) Paul gave us information about those who are already dead in Christ. This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessed Merciful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Immortality Of Personality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Salvation is not complete unless the whole person is saved. Sin is what made the body a hindrance to the spirit. Sin is what led to the body's decay and death. If Jesus died to restore all that sin has robbed us of, then that has to include the body.

\ F.W. Boreham, the great Australian preacher, made a fascinating discovery in the book of Job. Job, as you recall, was very wealthy, but in the first chapter he is totally wiped out. All of his livestock and all of his children perish is disaster. When we get to the last chapter, and the battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Three Things To Include In Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 14, 2022

Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad. We wonder about the future or our country and the downward direction it is going. But still, in all circumstances we are to look for something for which to be thankful!

Alba 11-10-13 (Revised 11-13-2022) THREE THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THANKSGIVING I Thessalonians 5:18 I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yeshua Vs Jesus The Real Name Part #1 Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2026

There are those that want to say that you want to put so much emphasis on the name it really doesn’t matter that much and you don’t need to teach that. However understanding Yeshua’s name helps maintain the continuity of the Hebrew identity and heritage that it rightfully ours.

Yeshua vs Jesus The Real Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - About 25 / 27 years ago I was preaching and I stated how the name Jesus was not the actual name of Christ but was the translated version of Yeshua the actual name of Christ. I was young in the ministry and let me say it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Apostolic