Sermons on Absolute:

Miracles Of Jesus: Fishin' With The Lord Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 8, 2006

You see, for those of us to desire to follow Jesus, similar to Simon Peter and the other disciples, it means that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is an important issue and doctrine in the life of each and every Christian.

Miracles of Jesus: Fishin’ With The Lord Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION... This miracle of Jesus comes at a time when Jesus is still calling the disciples to follow Him. In fact, this miracle happens before Matthew is even called to join the 12 disciples (he is called in Luke 5:27-32). So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Contending Or Surrendering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011

Every Christian should not only know and love the truth but be willing and able to be contend for the truth which has been entrusted to us and not surrender it for the sake of harmony or unity.

Contending or Surrendering Jude 1-4 Introduction: The church has been entrusted as stewards of the manifold grace and wisdom of God. Yet today people professing to be Christians would attack the very notion of absolute truth. Not only should every Christian know and love the truth but we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Guideline #6: Maintain Right Relationships” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 11, 2017

How can we address conflict in a Christ honoring way?

Relationships are what make life worth living. After all, as we have pointed out in this series, it's through our relationship with God that we learn how to live life to the fullest. Since God is the author of all life, it's right to conclude if I'm going to live life as I ought, I need to have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Famine In America

Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 10, 2009

The Proof and Effects of a Spiritual Dearth in America...

FAMINE IN AMERICA INTRO: Famine… 1. The very word strikes fear… a. Images…horrific…babies…swollen bellies…starvation b. The images play upon our deepest inner fears… c. Not so common today…but it will be. d. I Kings tells us Israel experienced a famine so horrid that the people even ate their own ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast That Lives Within Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014

Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated Feb. 2018.

Two men ... who lived in a small village ... got into a terrible dispute that they could not ... resolve. So, they decided ... to talk to ... the town sage. The first man went to the sage's home ... and told his version ... of what happened. When he finished, ... the sage said, ... "You're ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

Three Questionable Judgment Day Plans Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 8, 2014

This message looks at three iffy Judgment Day plans and then how to be confident in what God has revealed.

WHAT ARE OUR JUDGMENT DAY PLANS? - Hebrews 9:27 tells us that everyone will be judged by God. - This is something that we all intrinsically know: there needs to accountability for what we’ve done in this life. - So many things are left undone by this life in terms of justice that there has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Pray For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

A lesson in Evangelism

Matthew 9:35-38 What was Jesus doing? 1) Teaching/Preaching the Gospel of the kingdom. (What is the Gospel?) 2) Healing every disease / affliction. Jesus’ Philosophy of Ministry - “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things he does, these also do the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Powerful Love Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter about the power we find in the love of Jesus

The Powerful Love of Jesus Romans 8:38-39 The love of Christ is so absolute and so powerful that there is absolutely nothing in the entire universe that can separate you from that love. When Paul tells the Roman church nothing he means nothing. · Not death: When you confront the reality of death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord Is My Shepherd... Am I A Sheep?.... Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 12, 2012

Faith Building and Discipleship Facilitator

“The Lord is my Shepherd” (Ps. 23:1) – Am I a Sheep?..... “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want” (Ps. 23:1) The lyrical verses of Psalm 23 have been echoing and reverberating across the halls & walls of churches, Bible study schools, Evangelistic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Truth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

John 14:6 may be one of the richest texts in Scripture. There are some very powerful implications to John 14:6 and it is important for us as Christians to know what they are and what they mean.

November 18, 2007 John 14:6 I am the Truth “I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.” What is truth? What makes something true? Is truth simply what is true to you? Or is there a universal truth that is true for everyone? What is truth? We live in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

Specks And Planks And Pigs

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 19, 2007

Are we truly never supposed to judge anything? Is this what Jesus was saying?

SPECKS AND PLANKS AND PIGS (Matthew 7:1-6) (Judging Others) The Scripture reading for tonight is from Matthew chapter 7, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Specks and Planks and Pigs,” and we’ll be talking on the subject of judging others. If you have a red letter edition of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014

The debate between Pelagius and Augustine was over the nature of man and the sin of Adam. The Second Council of Orange condemned even partially holding to the views of Pelagius. This message examines why.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 7: The Council of Orange (AD529) So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Thine Own Self Be True Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist