At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Tags: Baptism, Cross, Judgment, Excuses, Guilt, Jesus Christ, Shame, Scale, Baptize, Price, Justify, Stumbling Block  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As If I Had Never Sinned

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 8, 2002

We need to be justified. "Just as if I had never sinned" is what justified basically means – and that is the title I have given to this sermon.

JUST AS IF I HAD NEVER SINNED Rom 3:9-31 INTRODUCTION Q. What direction does a Polar Bear, in its natural habitat, look when it looks back? Looks to the right? Looks to the left? And when it looks straight ahead? A. In each case it was looking South. It’s on the North Pole! Q. What does a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

Nutgrass Of The Soul

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Jul 6, 2002

Tough, arrogant and persistent, sin (like nutgrass) will (in Malachi’s words) be burnt to stubble to make way for the Kingdom. Don’t be childish -- our faith is not a game. The prophets have warned us -- and now, someone greater than a prophet is here.

Nutgrass of the Soul Matthew 11:2-30 Rev. Cynthia T. Hinson – St. Paul United Methodist Church – Conroe, TX – July 7, 2002 The very last book of the Old Testament is Malachi, and the last verses of the last chapter of that book read thus: 1 "For behold, the day comes, burning like an oven, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-30, Malachi 4:1-6

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Methodist

Ash Wednesday?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003

Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Connection, Fruitful, Pruning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 19, 2026

Ash Wednesday Message. Ring around the roses, pocket full of poses, ashes, ashes ...we all fall down.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Sermon. The Scriptures for Ash Wednesday are Joel 58:1-12; Psalm 103:8-14; 2 Corinthians 5:2 - 6:10; Matthew 6:1-6 and Matthew 6:16-21. (Sing) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Joel 2:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Covenant Of God Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2026

There are two views regarding justification – one based by faith in the promise of God to provide justification through the promised Messiah, and the other based on man’s ability to keep the law through absolute obedience. One is of grace; the other is of works.

The Covenant of God Galatians 3: 15-22 As Paul confronted the false doctrine of the Judaizers, he defended Abraham’s justification being based on faith rather than works in the preceding passage. It appears that Paul anticipated the natural response of the Judaizers to his claims. He felt they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Sculptor And The Living Stone

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 19, 2026

God will complete what He started!

When I was growing up in Florida, we moved to a new neighborhood of lower-middle-class houses. The builders laid the foundations of many of the houses, but had to stop building. Two foundations remained with pipes protruding, but no walls or roofs. It reminds me of Jesus “Count the Cost” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Dwelling Place (Psalm 90)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2026

Where do we really live?

Where do we live, in a proud land, one that arrogant nations look down their noses at, or do we live humbly in the Lord? Let’s look at Psalm 90. A Prayer by Moses, the man of God. (WEB) In a spiritual sense, do we live in this world or with God? Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What You Meant For Evil Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2026

“What You Meant for Evil” reveals the sovereign power of God to transform malicious intentions, painful experiences, and unjust circumstances into instruments of purpose, promotion, and preservation.

WHAT YOU MEANT FOR EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:19-21 Key Verse: “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” (Genesis 50:20) Supporting Texts: Genesis 45:5-8; Romans 8:28; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God