Sermons on Writing Styles:

What About Your Gestures?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006

The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

Interpretation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024

This message explains the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit, which is mentioned as "the interpretation of tongues" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Attention is given to how this gift is to operate in the church.

I. KINDS OF TONGUES Last week, we talked a lot about the baptism in the Holy Spirit and the New Testament pattern of speaking in tongues. We learned: (1) The importance of the baptism in the Spirit to equip the believer for service. Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Acts 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Romans 12:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Qualifying Sin

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 21, 2015

It is very simple, when we fail to obey everything Jesus taught we are sinning; when we continue to sin we are living a sinful lifestyle; when we live a sinful lifestyle we are lost and going to hell.

QUALIFYING SIN Blinded By Ignorance People do not seem to enjoy hearing sermons about sin; perhaps that is why we seldom take the time to really preach on the definition of sin. We leave people with an unclear perspective on sin in their lives. As a result, people consider sinning to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are Made Alive By God's Word

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 3, 2003

How we must let the Word of God shape our lives

Did you know that we all come into this world as creations of God yet we are controlled by the Devil? One of the behaviors that we have and develop is to be liars. It was Jesus who said that the Devil is a liar and the father of liars. So it is that when we repent of our sins, receive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-130, Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Writer & Readers Of James Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009

An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Five Faces Of Pride - Mark 12:35-40 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2024

Jesus described five forms of the earthly greatness we are to beware of. Pride of appearance Pride of importance Pride of place Pride of privilege Pride of pretense

Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Matthew 22:38-46, Luke 20:41-47

1. Receive New Life Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

This is the first talk in a series on the book of Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. For Christians, everything is new. Our insides are new. Our power is new. Our community is new. Our ethical standards are new. Our relationships are new.

MS110523 BE NEW 1. RECEIVE NEW LIFE INTRO (TITLE SLIDE) Today we start a new series on Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. - For Christians, everything is new. o Our insides are new o Our power is new o Our community is new o Our ethical standards are new o Our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Matters Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 13, 2022

In this introductory sermon to a series on 1 Timothy, we explore the relationship between Paul and Timothy and the reason that Paul wrote him this letter. Paul wanted to remind him of the way people should conduct themselves in God's household.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to watch home improvement shows on television, like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, or Home Town? 1. We like to watch those shows in our household. 2. It’s amazing to see the home renovation those folks are able do with $100,000! Right? 3. But you know, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stubbornly Firm Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2007

We live out oneness by standing firm in the good news about Jesus.

STUBBORNLY FIRM: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Ephesians 4.4-6 S: Doctrine C: Come ... Together Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY STANDING FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How is the good news defined? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bless God Who Blessed Us Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

First in the Ephesians Series dealing with the blessing of God.

Ephesians Series #1 “Bless the Lord” INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is an essential foundation of the New Testament and warrants frequent visits for deeper understanding. Any portion of the Bible has basic truths that never change but the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Youth Of Biblical Commitment

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2004

This message uses the life of Daniel and his three Hebrew friends to challenge youth to live by Biblical convictions and not compromise to the values of the world.

Youth of Biblical Convictions -Commitment not Conformity- Daniel 1:1-20 Today we are honoring our High School graduates. We are proud of all our youth in the Willow Vale Church. We are praying for God’s best in all their lives. Today youth face the challenge of maintaining their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thrilling God's Heart

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Four characteristics of the kind of worship that thrills God’s heart, as exemplified in the life and worship of David

Thrilling God’s Heart Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 6:16-18, 24:18-25 INTRO: I want you to imagine that this worship service has just ended, and people are lingering, hugging, milling around, filing out, smiling, laughing, talking to each other: “Wasn’t worship wonderful today?” someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 2 Samuel 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics: The Church Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Fourth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Body of Christ, the Church?"

This past week, someone brought to my attention a different kind of church. Travel a half-hour south of Dallas, Texas, and you’ll find the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. Based on the photographs they provide on their website, you’ve got a few choices if you want to lead worship at the Cowboy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointed Ones

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011

The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ