Sermons on Zephaniah 316 318:

Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

In the letter of 1st John we find a description of “perfect love”—it is the kind of love that gives us “confidence in the day of judgment.”

Is there such a thing as a “perfect love?” There is a website that attempts to help one discover whether or not they are “in love.” Their “Love Test” has 100 questions—some of which are: Have you ever: 1.Felt weak in the knees at the sight of them? 2.Have you ever done something that seemed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

(7) The Church At Pergamos

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2016

Worldliness has swept into the church. There are some who still hold to the truth of separation, but the majority are content, like Lot to seek the best of both this world and the one to come.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-12-2015 Lesson 7: The Church at Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17) Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 12 “To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

God has given us the hope of sharing in his glory even though we may have struggles in this life.

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Text: Rom. 8:18-30 Introduction 1. Video: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2 2. When this song came out back in the late 80’s I heard a lot of Christians complain. They said, “If the members of U2 are Christians, how can they say they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021

1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Other

Exhortados: Disciplina.

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 21, 2020

Jesucristo disciplina a quien ama.

Algunos años antes de fallecer, mi padre escribió una pequeña autobiografía. En ella narra un episodio de su juventud cuando estaba como en segundo año de Preparatoria. Puesto que los estudios eran muy cansados y agotadores para él, y buscando lo más cómodo, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

State Of Denial - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

Over the next three lessons we will be studying the various incidences in Peter’s experiences and conduct that led to his denial of Jesus Christ...

Most national sports leagues have a Hall of Fame where players with notable careers are inducted. There is one for Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, College Football, Pro Football, Golf, Trap Shooting and Swimming. There are even halls of fame for Rock and Roll, Country Music, Agriculture, Aviation, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-9, Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slow Fade Infidelity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2021

Protect your marriage by practicing purity.

Note: Our topic this weekend deals with sexual purity as we study the 7th commandment which forbids adultery. I will be careful with my words, but I want parents to be aware this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for it. If you sense your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Somebody Important - Genesis 1:20-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

In the second statement that’s being broadcast is this broadcast statement that God makes that says I can hold it all together and I want to hold you together.

As we look at the book of Genesis, we start Genesis, we see that we have three different statements that are coming out of creation. I just want to remind you because we’ve looked at these over the last three weeks. The first statement that we have when we see creation is “worship me.” Now whenever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sleep ,sleep Peaceful Sleep Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 27, 2021

Proverbs makes a great effort to bring home the idea that there is a "right way" to live, and a wrong one. Every effort must be made to find the right way. Nothing must stop you from doing that. And everything possible must be done to avoid the wrong way.

Sleep ,Sleep Peaceful Sleep Prov. 3:1 -35 A fairy tale often ends with the statement that they lived happily ever after. Proverbs chapter 3 on the other hand, start with happiness and a long life. " My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2020

1) The basic Matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), its 2) Manner, 3) Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), & the 3) Model of Submission. (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

Ephesians 5:22-24 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023

1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Father & His Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 16, 2022

In Psalm 128:1-6 we see the 3 blessings of a: 1) Blessing Announced (Psalm 128:1) the 2) Blessing Described (Psalm 128:2–4) and it concludes with the 3) Blessing Pronounced (Psalm 128:5–6).

Psalm 128:1-6. Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! [2] You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. [3] Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Meek Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 32:9, Titus 3:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Unlocks And Reveals God's Plan (Revelation 5:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 6, 2025

The book symbolizes God's plan that stretches from Jesus' resurrection, to his return. His plan was stuck on pause, but the Lion-Lamb, who alone is worthy, presses "play."

Today, we have the privilege of reading the second half of John's heavenly vision in Revelation. Last week, we made it through the first half, in chapter 4. This week, we'll see the second half. It's important that we see it, and hear it, all at once. So I'm just going to start, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14