Sermons on Wolves:

A Mission Trip (Luke 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2024

What lessons can we learn when a very large group was apostled by Jesus for a mission trip? Let's look at Luke 10.

What is God’s judgment on places where Christians are not welcomed? What should be our chief joy? Who is our neighbor? Is listening to Jesus a priority for us? Let’s look at Luke 10. How many were “sent” or “apostled” (in Greek) on a mission trip? The Lord now chose seventy-two [CEB, CEV, ESV, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good King Asa (1 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 2, 2025

What can we learn from 3 bad and one good king? Let's look at 1 Kings 15.

Were all Israel’s kings bad? Were some kings of Judah good? Are there good and bad leaders in the church? Let’s look at three bad kings and one good king in 1 Kings 15. How could we summarize bad king Abijam’s reign of Judah? Abijam began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025

We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Balanced Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 21, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS THE BALANCE BETWEEN 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ETC

BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE *************************** OUTLINE 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 8. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 9. QUANTITY AND QUALITY 10. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Ephesus: Come Back To Me Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 10, 2021

What were the things that you used to do when you first fell in love with Jesus? What are the things that you stopped doing since then? Remember … repent … and then start doing them again!

The “revelation” of John … What does the Book of Revelation “reveal”? Is it a book that “reveals” what is going to happen in the future? Yes. But more importantly … much, much more importantly … it is a revelation about the One … with a capital “O” … who holds the future in His hands. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

The Church At Ephesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016

His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Message 10 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-14 – Church Leadership Positions And Practical Matters For Christians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

In church government there are 5 words translations use for the leadership positions, looked at briefly and then we consider a verse of great practical support. It covers busybodies, disorderly people, the fainthearted, helping the weak Christians, and patience in opposition.

MESSAGE 10 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:12-14 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND PRACTICAL MATTERS FOR CHRISTIANS RESPECT YOUR SHEPHERDS We will continue with the studies in 1Thessalonians, and today we will look at the governing of a church and the shepherd role within the leadership. PART A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28-29, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Romans 15:1-3, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Acts 11:22-26, Romans 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perishing People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

A look at perishing people groups.

Perishing People We often sing "Rescue the Perishing" in our churches. It is normally sung as an invitation or during an evangelistic service. We think of the perishing people as the ones who do not believe in Christ and will perish in their sins should they die in unbelief. Indeed, that is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Job 8:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Conflict Between The Flesh And The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2004

There is a battle going on and the Conflict is between the Flesh and the Spirit.

The Conflict between the Flesh and the Spirit Galatians 5 Verse #1: - “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage”. Paul pleads with the people to stand firm in what God has done for them and don’t return to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003

What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

#MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Real Thing In The Case Of Jesus, His Voice, Is Found In His Word.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.” Jesus teaches that he is the gate of the sheepfold; no one can enter eternal life except through him. Chapters nine and ten, form one literary unit. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Theory Of The Thief

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

the thief in prophecy analyzed

THE THEORY OF ’THE THIEF’ Just as in many other theories, prophecy ’scholars’ have gone astray due to faulty interpretations of specific texts of Scripture. One of these false interpretations is ’THE THIEF’ mentioned in distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible