Sermons on A Ransom:

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Serve

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE EIGHTH IN THIS SERIES ON CHOICES. WE HAVE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO SERVE THE LORD BY SERVING OTHERS.

I CHOOSE TO SERVE MATTHEW 20:20-28 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON THE LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF OUR SERIES ON CHOICES. “DESTINY CHOICES” ARE THE SUMMATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHOICES THAT WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AT. DESTINY CHOICES PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE, AND AS WE LOOK BACK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016

The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint For The Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 20, 2025

More than anything, God wanted to be known, so He would pitch His tent in the very center of the camp of Israel. It was to be a place where God and humans would meet.

March 22, 2025 In between the giving of the law and the worship of the golden calf are the chapters that contain the detailed description of the design and function of the Earthly Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31). Last week, God initiated, and Israel willingly entered into, a permanent covenant ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Famous Last Word On Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024

Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:1-9, Revelation 22:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth That Changed The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the profound hope and assurance found in recognizing Jesus Christ as our King, Savior, Counselor, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand on holy ground, united in our love for the Lord and our hunger for His Word. We live in a world that often feels like a wilderness, where confusion reigns and the path to righteousness seems shrouded in shadows. But, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Jesus, King

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores the profound power, purpose, and benefits of prayer as a spiritual transaction with God, deepening our connection and understanding of Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of our shared faith reverberate through our hearts and minds. I'm grateful for the privilege of sharing God's word with you today, and I pray that it will be a light unto our path and a lamp unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Topics: Prayer, What To Pray For

All

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This message looks at some "All(s)" in the Bible.

"ALL" Text: 1 John 1:17 Introduction: -I want us to look at some of the "All"s in the Bible. -The word "All" only consists of three letters. -"All" means everyone, no exceptions. -"All" is a little word in comparison to some words in the English language. -At first glance, we might consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Did He Get What He Paid For ?

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 20, 2001

The great price of Salvation and the quality of the product.

Sometimes when an ordered meal is presented to you, it is not prepared correctly or served properly, and you send it back. Maybe an item purchased does not perform as it was advertised, so you return it for a refund. Thank God He does not throw away the clay. Remember that we are predestined to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14, 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Own? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

sermon series number 3 on James

What do we own? James 1:9-14 At first glance this may sound irrelevant, but it is actually complimentary to the original text at the beginning of the book. Money is one of the things that cause trials and double mindedness in a person. Remember we are still on the theme of temptation. 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-14, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 10, 2006

PREMISE: True religion is not about a system of though (philosophy, theology, organization), it is about a person named Jesus. POINT: Jesus asked us to REMEMBER because we tend to FORGET... this was Jesus’ “dying request.”

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Corinthians 11:23 – 26 Remembering Jesus (part one) PREMISE: True religion is not about a system of though (philosophy, theology, organization), it is about a person named Jesus. POINT: Jesus asked us to REMEMBER because we tend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

What's So Good About Good Friday?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Mar 30, 2006

How you view the cross makes all the difference.

I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but I used to go to Mass with my friends, and I viewed the whole business as a lot of very enthralling hocus-pocus. There’s a guy ... nailed to a cross and dripping blood, and everybody’s blaming themselves for that man’s torment, but I said to myself, ’Forget it. I had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

As blievers of Christ of Christ, we are not just called to preach His Word, but we are called to wage war against the enemy of God and the enemy of the gospel. As we engage the enemy we need to realize we have been equipped with authority and power in the

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS’ NAME Jn 14:13 And whatever you may ask in My name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. MAN IN RETROSPECT 1.MAN WAS CREATED FOR DOMINION - Gen 1:26, Ps 8:6 2.MAN ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal