Sermons on Who Is The Church:

Up From The Mire To Choir

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 20, 2012

God will incline His ears to human suffering no matter how hopeless the case may be.

Introduction: The Psalmist introduces us to a God who heard him cry from a dark and slimy pit. He encourages the reader to be faithful in prayers at all times and from all places. I. He looked Up (verse 1 He prayed unto the Lord) II. He was shut Up. (verse 2 He prayed from a slimy and dark pit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith By Example

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 6, 2011

The history of God's relationship with his people is full of personalities that shaped the faith of their day and age. Through whom is God still speaking to you? A Christian is never alone: whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, you do ha

Jesus alone - "Look to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith!" - solus Christus - Problem: Me, my savior and I - incurvatus in me ipsum - incurved in myself Cloud of witnesses - "We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses!" - a Christian is never alone - we are not the first ones - ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

“just A Little Walk With Jesus” Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

Walking with God takes spiritual eyes

Luke 24:13-35 Introduction: Video “Let’s Go!” I. Their Initial Condition - Illustration “Dear God, It didn’t Happen” A. They were blinded. (v.16) B. They were confused. (vs. 18-23) C. They were without hope. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by Eric Ross on Dec 22, 2015

Three truths revealed in the Incarnation.

Text: John 1:1-14 Incarnation: To be made flesh. I. The Incarnation of Christ Revealed the Godhead of The Deity: Verses 1-3, 14 Jesus is fully God and fully man (and the Word was with God and the Word was God). II. The Incarnation of Christ Revealed the Gravity of Man’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word As Provision Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Provision is the act of receiving all that you need from God.

The Word as Provision Text: John 1:29 An act of receiving that which you need. The ultimate need of man is forgiveness of sin. John preached repentance, but man would renege Jesus Christ provided the way for man to eternally be reconciled to God. You cannot make a success out of sin! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010

Are we Christians in a purposeful manner, or do we accidental act like a Christian once ina while?

The Choice is Yours Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Daniel 1:8 KJV Numbers 14:24; 32:11-12 How do I seek God on Purpose? Follow Jesus all of our Days Joshua 14:8-10 B. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We “must Needs Go”

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 10, 2010

There is a need for missionaries to go reach the lost with the gospel.

I. The Great Missionary - Jesus A. His Identity - God who came to man! 1. The Creator came down for the creation! Col 1:16 2. The Son came down-1Jo 4:9 B. His Weariness 1. The Weariness of the Work (constant pressure from the pharisees) 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Series

Contributed by Moses Radford on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus wants real committment out of the believers.

JOHN 6: 60-71 11. When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? John 6:61 (KJV) 12. What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? John 6:62 (KJV) A. THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS B. THE CALL TO COMMITTMENT 13. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

God Set Rules For Everybody, Not Just You

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Proverbs 1:8

Everyone must follow the rules set by God. Every person on this earth has to follow the rules set by God. No matter who you are you have to follow the rules. No matter what job you have you must follow the rules set by God. People can tell you some of the rules, but not all of the rules People can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: *other

Matthew 13

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 31, 2020

Are we just dust in the wind?

Christ taught with Parables / Stories 1. The birds ate the seeds on the road. 2. The rocky places don't allow growth. 3. The thorns chocked the seeds. 4. The good soil produced 30, 60 and 100 fold. The explanations of the mysteries of the kingdom The story explained 1. When someone ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Matthew 23:1-12

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 4, 2020

Humbling Experiences

Christ spoke about the scribes and the Pharisees (v 1-4) Do what they say, not what they do. Phylacteries and tassels (v 5) VIP Seating and titles (v 6, 7) Don't be called teacher. (v 8) Don't call anyone father (v 9) Don't be called leader. (v 10) Have a servant heart. (v ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Vineyard

The Seed Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

What is the seed that the sower is sowing? Why is it so important?

1. The seed is the focus of the parable. a. The seed gives the sower his purpose. b. The seed is what brings new life. c. The seed is what has the potential to make life productive. d. The seed is man’s connection to the Kingdom of God. 2. The seed is God’s Word. Matt. 13:18-23, Luke 8:11. 3. Only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Ye Fast.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2024

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

WHEN YE FAST. Matthew 6:16-21. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray (Matthew 6:16). So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner (Matthew 6:17). The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fake News From The Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2023

To what extremes some men will go in order to deny the truth of the Gospel!

FAKE NEWS FROM THE TOMB. Matthew 28:11-15. While the women were going with the GOOD NEWS to the disciples, the guards went to report to the chief priests, who concocted an unlikely piece of FAKE NEWS with them. The guards were bribed with “MUCH MONEY” by the ‘religious’ leaders to say quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

What is it means to follow Jesus?

FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS: *SELF DENIAL AND CROSS BEARING. MATTHEW 16:24 – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” *ABANDONING EVERYTHING. LUKE 14:33 – In the same way, any of you who does not give up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38