Sermons on 1 John 9:25-25:25:

#1 Exclusive Faith Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.

One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Spirit 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

What does living in the spirit look like?

For a couple of months we have been studying the Holy Spirit. We observed what he did at Pentecost for the early church. We tried to answer the questions: “Who is the Holy Spirit?” and “What Does the Holy Spirit Do?” We spent three weeks discussing the fruit of the Spirit and last week we tackled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Esther Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

God doesn’t appear in the book of Esther, but he is present throughout as Esther and Mordecai work for the salvation of God’s people

What do you do when God seems to be absent? What do you think when things go wrong, even though you’re faithfully following Christ? Has God forgotten you? Were his promises unfounded? What about when you know you’ve disobeyed him or ignored him? Perhaps you’re the one who has moved away from God. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The 1 Essential Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1. The Generous Employer Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007

The way into the Kingdom is by response to an invitation to come – not by justice (working for your wages). All people, regardless of background, can respond to God’s invitation and be rewarded with eternal life.

In a rather shocking story that Jesus told to a crowd of people, he shared with them that the ways of God’s relating to people are actually quite a bit different from our rules of fairness, justice, and good economic principles. Listen now as I’ll tell you a story like Jesus told it – it comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work Of The Word-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The Word of God produces an enduring work in the believer. But how is that work evidenced in the faithful? 4 evidences of work produced by the word of God in the faithful. The work of the word is evidenced in....

THE WORK OF THE WORD—1Thessalonians 2:13-16 Paul was thankful that the Thessalonian Christians accepted, believed on & appropriated God’s word. Previously.... 1:1-10—A Faith that soothes the soul 2:1-12—A Ministry that Shepherds the soul The Word of God produces an enduring work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005

THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Galatians Chp 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2005

Studing Chapter 1 of Galatians

Paul opens his letter to the Galatians church with an affirmation of his identity as an apostle of Christ. He expresses grief that the Galatians have turned from the gospel, and he talks briefly about his own conversion experience. I. PAUL’S GREETINGS (1: 2-5) A. To the saints in Galatians (1: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

1 Sugar Creekinthians

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

An anniversay love letter from a pastor to church. A look at Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi and what makes a strong church

1 Sugar Creekinthians By Rev. Dan Mahan Philippians 1:3-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you and make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Whatever It Takes (#1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This is the first in a series of 4 messages challenging the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person God has called them to, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Cor. 9:22-23 INTRO – Are we living our lives as individual Christians w/ a “whatever it takes” mentality? Are we willing to do whatever it takes to live our lives for Jesus? Do you truly desire to be used by Him as you live out your days on this earth? Or are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Keys To The Kingdom #1 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002

A series on the Beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that endures regardless of Circumstances or Conditions; that carries us through Pain, Sorrow, Heartache, Loss and Grief. – To be blessed is what men seek. The problem is that they seek it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Be - Attitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2002

Be all that God wants you to be. It’s an attitude of the heart and mind.

This morning we will begin a series entitled the "Be-Attitudes." For the next few weeks we will be looking at a group of teachings given by Jesus that are known as the Beatitudes. To give you a brief synopsis. These are attitudes of the heart and mind. You will see certain characteristics that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational