Sermons on Zeal:

What Are We Boasting In?

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014

What things do we boast in? What things are we proud of? What things do we try to show God as making us acceptable?

WHAT ARE WE BOASTING IN? (ANO ANG ATING NA IPINAGMAMALAKI) Phil 3:1-14 [7-10] BACKGROUND Paul in prison in Rome (Si Pablo ay nasa bilangguan) The Phil. Church sent a brother with a love gift : (Nagpadala ang simbahan ng regalo pag-ibig sa kanya) Phil. Is a thank you letter (ito ay isang ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleansing The House Of God

Contributed by John Gail on Oct 12, 2014

Sermon/outline of Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Matthew chapter 21 and His triumphal entry.

CLEANSING THE HOUSE OF GOD Text: Matt. 21:12 - 17 Intro: In our scripture reading this morning we pick up at the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where He is riding on a donkey’s colt. The crowds have cut down the branches of trees and put them down in front of Him. This was done, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Old Testament Background For Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship (Discipleship Intro)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).

The Old Testament Background for Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship I Kings 19:19-21,Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, and Luke 5:27 Intro A lot of ignorance about discipleship primarily because interpreters isolate the New Testament teaching from its Old Testament context. Main Idea: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, Luke 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Perseverance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 11, 2025

When you are a follower of Christ, you will influence those around you. A Christian is an influencer; Christ-like in thought, in word, and in deed.

Matthew 13:33 “The Power of Perseverance" January 12, 2025 One of Jesus' shortest parables is the Parable of the Leaven, also known as the Parable of the Yeast. In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven mixed into bread dough. It’s important to define “kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Cause And Effect (Growth)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2026

Wisdom learns that action requires faith. We often do not act we react to the situation. Healthy growth is not by accident. We need a plan and a purpose. Are we exerting effort to plant wisely? Evaluate your seeds?

CAUSE AND EFFECT --- A GROWTH MINDSET By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) GROWTH: to increase in size or substance, progressive development, one can improve their talents and capacities by EFFORT and PERSISTENCE. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Election, Rejection And Restoration Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

God’s promises concerning election. A study of Romans chapters 9-11

Romans Series Mitchell Skelton Election, Rejection, and Restoration Romans 9–11 INTRODUCTION Someone once said, “Try to explain election and you’ll lose your mind; try to explain away election and you’ll lose your soul.” MAIN BODY I. God’s Election - Romans 9 A. God is faithful to His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Spiritual Christian

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

If a person is going to be fully used by God there are certain characteristics that are needed.

Characteristics of a Spiritual Christian I. A Changed Life – II Cor. 5:17 If a person is going to devote himself to God – To witness – To serve the Lord – They must be believers. They must be saved. Many people have tried to win souls or to serve God but they themselves are Lost. II. A Clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Pencil

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday ob

The Pencil Romans 12:1—2 Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday object and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank You, Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

We must remember to thank God all the time.

Thank You, Lord November 23, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember to thank God all the time. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Emerson said that if the stars came out only once a year, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2012

Be wise be filled with the Spirit of our living God.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Eph.5: 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18And be not drunk with wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Please God?

Contributed by John Rollyson on Dec 28, 2010

As Christians, God desires our obedience.

How Can We Please God? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Intro: God desires our obedience..... Thomas Platter had such a great zeal for studying the ancient tongues that he supported himself through manual labor by day and at night studied with sand in his mouth, that the gritting against his teeth might keep him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Witness Equals Martyr

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

When he opened his mouth, it was a powerful word that came forth. At the end of his speech, they had two choices.

Monday of 3rd week of Easter I’d like to think that preaching has come a ways since the days of Stephen. If you read the rest of this chapter of Acts, you get the impression that Stephen had some kind of martyr complex. Remember that the word martyr in Greek means witness. He was so on-fire with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Arrows Of Truth # 7 - What Is The 1st Step Of The Hunters Strategy? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 19, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 7 - What is the 1st step of the Hunters strategy? (Part 2) The 1st step of the Hunters strategy is to strengthen yourself in the Lord. What do we mean by strengthen ourselves in the Lord? Unless we are strengthened for our engagement with the dropout, we will end up spiritually ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Philemon 1:6