Sermons on Wisdom And Understanding:

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Please God

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2010

1) The Priority of Excelling, 2) The Power and Principles for Excelling, and 3) The Progress and Pressure of Excelling.

American voters delivered a stinging midterm rebuke on Tuesday to President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, turning control of the U.S. House of Representatives over to Republicans amid mounting anxiety and anger over the state of the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: Other

In His Father's Footsteps

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

The Christian’s Response To Government Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2012

1) The Principles of Authority (Romans 13:1-2) 2)The Purpose of Authority (Romans 13:3-4) 3)The Problems of Authority (Romans 13:5-7)

In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. At a time of civil unrest, from continued reverberations of the 2010 G20 sumit, Vancouver hockey riots, student riots ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Value Of Work

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013

A sermon on how work in the world can be viewed as a form of worship of God.

We are going to look through a lot of scriptures today, so I am not going to have you open your Bibles to any one particular scripture. Today, I want to open up with a question. How many of you remember your very first job that you earned a paycheck? For me, my first job, I hate to mention, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Capital City Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 10, 2014

John’s vision of heaven’s capital includes several features: 1) Its General Appearance (Revelation 21:9–11), 2) Exterior Design (Revelation 21:12–21a), 3) Internal Character (Revelation 21:21b–27)

A nice practice that we usually have here at the start of every month is wishing those celebrating a birthday in the month, happy birthday. As happy as those well wishes are, it can be bitter-sweet when we recall those who have left. The Bothwell’s just celebrated such a special birthday over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Other

Myth: All I Need Is Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: All I need is Church.

Intro As our oldest son is in his Junior year of High School....we have begun our first initiation into the process at looking at colleges. (Joke: I've set up a special offering bucket in the back.) In that process I took a look at the growing mass of online educational programs. I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myth: Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: Christians Shouldn't Judge

Intro Today we are continuing our series entitled "Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us." We are looking at common ideas that effect how we navigate life. You may have heard the term "urban legends." Urban legends is a form of such myths. They are ideas that circulate and can end up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Hell Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Other

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014

A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Evil Cannot Be Cured

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2013

Evil must be cleansed; it cannot be cured.

“A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established. If a malicious witness arises to accuse a person of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

Christmas According To Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2013

Exploring the birth of Christ--what it means to us today.

“When Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Religiously Immunized Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Apr 15, 2014

What are you looking at right now as your salvation?

Ever seen one of these? It’s called a “gospel tract,” and it is how I was taught to share the gospel. Think of it as a short, tri-fold pamphlet that explains the basic points of the gospel. There’s no end to the number of these, ranging from the “no-nonsense, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blameless Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014

1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Other