Sermons on A New Creature:

To Fast Or Feast Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 3, 2013

Jesus uses three contemporary examples to answer the question, "Why don't your disciples fast?"; In doing so, He explains the exclusiveness of the Kingdom of God.

“Fast or Feast” Matthew 9:14-17 (Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39) To eat or not to eat; that is the question that is asked of Jesus. Matthew 9:14: “Then John's disciples came and asked him, "How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" The question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

How God's Angels Help Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2013

1. Angels rescue God's people (Gen 19:1-16). 2. Angels helped to report the good news (Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:8-11, Matt 28:1-6). 3. Angels relay God's guidance to His people (Matt 2:13-14, Acts 10:1-6). 4. Angels relieve our fears (Acts 27:18-25).

How God's Angels Help Us Genesis 19:1-16; Luke 1:26-33; Luke 2:8-11; Matthew 28:1-6; Matthew 2:13-14; Acts 10:1-6; Acts 27:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we began to focus on angels last week, we saw first that angels are just as real as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth.

Return of the Rabbi (Lenten Sermon; Luke 4.16-30) March 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015

5 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-V—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: A kid who is unwittingly involved in bringing about a tragedy. The ones effected forgive her. She is Fully Forgiven, YET she is unable to function, her every thought being colored by the event. Her every decision is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ashamed! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some people think they are going to go to heaven by doing good deeds or acting righteously. The very best thing I have ever done in my flesh compared to God’s holiness and purity, looks like dirty, filthy, stinking rags before God.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1:16-17. Rome was the greatest city of the world in Biblical times. Now you really can’t say that now, because there are many great cities in the world today. New York, Tokyo, London, all are great. You really can’t say there is one city that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Just Our Building That’s New - So Are You!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2015

A reminder of the change that God has worked in us through faith in Jesus. This change takes away our guilt and motivates us to live for others, not ourselves.

Do you still marvel at the transformation? People in the community do. A week ago Saturday a man pulled up in the church driveway, got out of his truck, and started pacing around the parking lot with a bemused look on his face. When I went outside he gestured at the church with tattooed arms and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 4, 2015

God has moved mightily and lovingly in our lives. We have much for which to be thankful

Psalm 40:1-10 "Giving Thanks" INTRODUCTION I'm a "Star Wars" fan. In addition to the special effects and the good versus evil plot, I really like the relationship between Yoda and Luke Skywalker. We have the personification of wisdom and the struggle of a student to become wise. In essence, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Ready To Move!

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 8, 2015

It is time for us to move from where we are in life to where God wants us to be!

Get Ready to Move!! Joshua Ch1Vv1-11 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

The Very End Of The End- Its All Over!

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2015

The great controversy between God and Satan in a nutshell.

In the following verse, Babylon, meaning "confusion" is symbolic of religiously confused people who would live at the end of time when Jesus returns. Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

1 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-I—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: We can rarely afford ‘dates’ per se. but we do look forward to our ‘grocery store dates.’ Rather than hunting & fetching certain items(as usual), we will take our time going down every aisle in the store. We use ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Jesus Baptized? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1 – 17

Matthew 3: 1 – 17 Why Was Jesus Baptized? In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012

What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

New Birth, god's Love, Life in Christ

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS John 3:1-21 Introduction: I’m not sure what your house looks like this morning, but my living room is filled with toys, open boxes of clothes, cast aside ribbons and wrapping paper. Yesterday morning the Burdette house was filled with excited screams, laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointing- The Results

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2012

There are many results following a Spirit led life- filled with His Spirit! Enjoy.

The Anointing- the Results Romans 8:9-10NLT The anointing is for all believers, and for every believer to serve. This anointing comes into activity as we serve- period. For every believer, sadly especially Pentecostal believer’s very little is said, or honored about Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal