Sermons on Abolishing:

Under Law Or Under Grace

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 29Jan22. There is a long running disagreement regarding Law vs. Grace. The Law has been denigrated for centuries in favor of Grace. Is there room for both?

20220129 Parsha Mishpatim – Under Law or Under Grace Torah Portion                   Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-28, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: *other

Consider Jesus

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

A look at Jesus, as High Priest, Son Of God and “Sent One”

As he drew to the conclusion of his gospel the aged apostle John reflected, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” It was a common characteristic of those early ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Stand Firm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 24, 2021

Paul's key charge to Timothy in his letter is to stand firm for the gospel. In chapters 1 and 2 he's focused on why we should stand firm. In chapter 3, he gives attention to the how.

[SLIDE] I’d like to start today’s talk by showing you a picture. There is a crowd, going one way, and there is a man going the opposite way. The crowd aren’t giving him a hard time; it’s all quite peaceful. In the Christian life, we sometimes have to go against the majority. Quite often, in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Government

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2016

To show that GOD is Head of all governments.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the future of government? Theocracy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Head of all governments. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible) Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2017

God's unspeakable gift is the greatest gift that will ever be given. It encompasses the entire work of redemption. It is the greatest Christmas gift.

God’s Unspeakable Gift II Corinthians 9:15 It’s Christmas: that the time of year when we hustle about looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those we love. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" The world lavishes the market place with some of the most unbelievable ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION LORD OF THE SABBATH A. Mark 2:23-24 (READ) 1. Over the years STATES and CITIES have had some very strange LAWS on their BOOKS. a. In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. b. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Kindness To Kindness

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019

“Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Our Peace

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon was preached at Franciscan University during a unity service designated for the purpose of prayer for worldwide peace.

HE IS OUR PEACE! UNITY SERVICE – FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY 1/24/02 I would like to express gratitude to God for the occasion for we have gathered this evening and to those who have participated in the preparations. To Father Scanlan, Pastors James Edward Murray, Calvin McLoyd and to Catherine Heck ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Babble Of Babel Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

God judges man’s pride by confusing language. The gift of tongues in Acts is seen as the beginning of the removal of that curse through Christ.

Genesis 10:1-11:9 March 2, 2003 I watched a special recently on the history channel. The special was comparing the civilizations of the ancient world. They particularly focused in upon the fact that pyramid building was a common thread among civilizations that were distinct and distant from each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

Another in the series on Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

Prince of Peace Sunday, December 30, 2001 Just before Christmas Paul Harvey told the story of a father whose son had gone off to fight for the union army during the American civil war. After months of camp fever, his son finally saw battle and was seriously wounded. News of his son’s wound came ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

"An Enriching Righteousness"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

To know Christ personally is to be enriched by His righteousness.

Introduction 1. Illus... #2679 “Enriching Every Sphere” "Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and jesus for only 3. Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry infinitely transcends the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching from these men who were among the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007

**Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Order Of The Towel

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2008

See the Purpose of His Incarnation, It is a postive statement of His Ministry and It is a Perfect statement of His Character

THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 Introduction One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as implemented. The intonation is on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of Salvaging Civilization By H.g. Wells.

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

Influence Of Famed Sci-Fi Author On One-World Government

To most Americans with a recollection of the Cold War, it was assumed the global superstate would be brought about through military conquest. However, in Salvaging Civilization, H.G. Wells suggests how this planetary political organization could be brought about through education and the management ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible