Church Sermons

I can remember the time when the antagonism with which for more than three hundred years the vast majority of the English people had regarded the Church of Rome, was one of the most powerful elements of our national life. It controlled our theological controversies; it was appealed to with confidence by the chiefs of political parties; its influence was obvious in.our social intercourse. Roman Catholic priests were regarded with mingled distrust, contempt, and dread. The characteristic doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church were spoken of with intellectual scorn; the pretensions of the Pope...

The words from which I wish to speak to you, you will find in i Corinthians ii. 4, 5: And my... preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." The Apostle speaks of two kinds of preaching, and, as resulting from that, of two styles of religious life in the congregation. There is a preaching in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, and there is a preaching in the wisdom of words. As a result of preaching in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, the...

There are lone hearth-fires today, so many! And those who sit beside them, with the empty chair, cannot restrain the tears that will come. Yes, here's the Bible close by. But there's a heavy mood on that affects one's eyes so. One sits alone so much. There is some One unseen, just here, within reach. But somehow we don't realize His presence; it does not seem real. If we would quietly put a foot on the next step up, and then rise up to that foot, we can recognize His presence: it is real. Realizing is blessed, but... rare. It belongs to the mood; to the feelings. It is dependent on weather ...

This little book is sent forth with the earnest prayer that God may make it a blessing to all who are longing for a better apprehension of Christ and what he may be to them. There is no claim made in it to literary excellence; if any one should read it in search of this, he will find much in it to criticise. This is not in any sense a discussion. I have no contention with the brother who may differ with me; I only long to exalt Christ. The words were first spoken with a desire that they might be used of God to lead some one into closer fellowship with our Lord, and, now that they are to be ...

With these few frank and fatherly counsels I bid you Godspeed in your work — a work so glorious that an arch-angel might covet it, and yet it is intrusted to "earthen vessels." Preach the Word. Feed the flock. Win souls. An ordinary man may become extraordinary when the Spirit of the Almighty Son of God dwelleth in him. Carry the sacred fire in your bones, as old John Bunyan did when he warned his hearers to flee from the wrath to come, and to set their faces toward the Celestial City. Keep eternity in view. Let the light of the "great white throne" fall on your page when you study, and ...

Written by men with unquestioning loyalty to Jesus Christ, this volume covers the book of Hebrews in twelve lessons, primarily from the standpoint of the superiority of Jesus. Lessons include: *Introduction to Hebrews *Jesus is Better than the Angels (Hebrews 1-2) *Jesus is Better than Moses (Hebrews 3) *Jesus is Better than Joshua (Hebrews 4) *Jesus’ Salvation is Better (Hebrews 5-6) *Christ, Our Forever High Priest (Hebrews 7) *Jesus’ Covenant is Better (Hebrews 8) *Jesus’ Tabernacle is Better (Hebrews 9) *Jesus’ Sacrifice is Better (Hebrews 10) *The Hall of the Faithful (Hebrews ...

Uncover the transformative power of laughter with "The Laughing Pulpit - Using Humor to Enhance Preaching." This groundbreaking guide illuminates the profound yet often overlooked relationship between humor and preaching. With this essential resource, preachers can learn how to leverage laughter to communicate spiritual truths more effectively, create a deeper sense of community, and make their messages more memorable and impactful. A Harmonious Blend of Theology and Comedy: Explore how humor can illuminate spiritual truths, deepen religious understanding, and open hearts to profound ...

Liar:Liar pants on fire. There are so many verses in the Bible which are not preached from the pulpit, and no wonder. If they were, churches would have more empty pews than they do now. This is an honest, and in parts, comical adaptation of some of the chapters which are deliberately missed out in sermons. I have not written this book to change the readers mind, nor to invoke hatred or violence. Nor do I dislike any religious believer, or worshiper, who believe in any of the different Gods in the World. I wrote it in the futile hope of someday understanding the conflicting viewpoints. I ...

In Sticky Church, author and pastor Larry Osborne makes the case that closing the back door of your church is even more important than opening the front door wider. He offers a time-tested strategy for doing so: sermon-based small groups that dig deeper into the weekend message and tightly velcro members to the ministry. It’s a strategy that enabled Osborne’s congregation to grow from a handful of people to one of the larger churches in the nation - without any marketing or special programming.

For many pastors and church leaders, ministry is an exhausting, frustrating, and even fruitless endeavor. Driven by programs and cultural trends, churches are competing to stay relevant and effective in a hostile world. What if there were a better way - a way of rest and of power - the way of abiding?

Gentleness is a beautiful quality. It is essential to all true character. Nobody admires ungentleness in man or woman. When a man is harsh, cold, unfeeling, unkind, and rude and rough in his manner, no one speaks of his fine spirit. When a woman is loud-voiced, dictorial, petulant, given to speaking bitter words and doing unkindly things, no person is ever heard saying of her, “What a lovely disposition she has!” She may have many excellent qualities, and may do much good, but her ungentleness mars the beauty of her character. No man is truly great who is not gentle. Courage and ...

Seven Letters to Seven Churches, Seven Messages to Pastors and Churches from the Book of Revelation is a compilation of sermons preached at the Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. The sermon series focuses on the seven letters to seven churches documented in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:11, Jesus instructs John to write, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, ...

If anyone will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life. And this, we do not rashly venture to promise, but gather it from the very words of the Lord himself.

If you want to know your church’s weaknesses and strengths, you must look at it through the eyes of a visitor. That’s exactly what Peter DeHaan does as he shares an insider’s perspective on dozens of churches. What can we learn from the churches that line our cities and small towns, even if we never step foot inside? Christian churches around the world are immensely varied in their size, interpretation of the Bible, and worship style, but there is one thing that unites them all: their belief in Jesus. In More Than 52 Churches, the sequel to 52 Churches, you’ll team up with Peter ...

Advent to Epiphany is the first volume in the From Text to Sermon series designed to help pastors and their flocks better understand the rhythm and purpose of the Christian calendar. As Christians, we view time from a different perspective than the rest of the world. We may use the same seconds, minutes, hours, dates, and days, but we view the meaning and purpose of history and the future by considering God’s actions through the children of Abraham and through His only begotten Son, Jesus of Nazareth. Certain events in the Bible, though over two thousand years old, provide the key to ...

As a preacher, you are the response of Heaven to the cry of your city!Clarify your calling, strengthen your character, and develop your craft as a preacher.In this book, Samuel Deuth, the author of the best selling book, Following Jesus, shares from his 20+ years of preaching and ministry leadership experience.Whether you're just beginning in ministry or you've been following the call for years, this book will stir and encourage you in three specific areas that are the building blocks of your ministry role.This book from Samuel Deuth, is packed with powerful and practical training to help ...

The audiobook 104 Fantastic Children's Sermons is an excellent resource for youth leaders, pastors, and parents. The sermons were written by longtime pastor and novelist Joe C. Ellis. This book would also work well for homeschooling Bible lessons or bedtime listening for parents who want their children to hear scripture-based stories on a regular basis.

A collection of 133 short children's sermons based on object lessons that can be used throughout the year. These were written between the years 1993 and 2005.

“CHRIST IS ALL.”—Col. iii. 6. My text is so very short that you cannot forget it; and, I am quite certain, if you are Christians at all, you will be sure to agree with it. What a multitude of religions there are in this poor wicked world of ours. Men have taken it into their heads to invent various systems of religion, and if you look round the world you will see scores of different sects; but it is a great fact, that while there are a multitude of false religions, there is but one that is true. While there are many falsehoods, there can be but one truth— real religion is therefore ...

I have published this little volume very much in self-defense. Some years ago I delivered a lecture on "Eccentric Preachers," and a reporter's notes of it were published in one of the newspapers. These, like all such things, were mere pickings and cuttings, and by no means the lecture itself. Gentlemen of the press have an eye to the amusement of their readers, and make selections of all the remarkable anecdotes, or odd sayings, used by a speaker, and when these are separated from their surroundings the result is anything but satisfactory. No man's speeches or lectures should be judged of ...