Sermons on Additives:

A Father's Grace

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 19, 2007

Forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son

“…we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found.” These words from Luke 15:32, are the total expression of what God has done for us. In fact, they remind me of a story... There once was a young man who while not strong in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Grace That Makes Us Glad

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2010

God’s sufficiency and supply is available to truly born again Christians.

Title: GRACE THAT MAKES US GLAD Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (RSV), "And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Interpreting The Story Of Cain And Abel

Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 2, 2011

The story of Cain and Abel's sacrifices is well known but often misinterpreted or misused to prove certain pet theories. This presentation considers how a proper understanding may be gained.

The Sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Most Bible readers will be aware of the story of Cain and Abel, a story infamous as the first murder in the Biblical narrative. It’s a story that catches the imagination because just one generation after the first sin in the garden of Eden we already have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Love Letter Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 5, 2009

A very practical sermon that depicts the Bible as God’s love letter to us. The message shares some insights from the Word about the Word and practical advice on how to engage the Bible.

Back when I was a young sailor, I came back home on Christmas leave. My sister asked me to take her to get some last minute Christmas gifts and I said OK. So when we got into the car, my sister told me that she was going to invite a friend, Sofi, to come along with us. Well – let me tell you – I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009

God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 1. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wrath Of God-How Can We Know It Is Near? Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

Examining the Scripture to expose the signs of the Day of the Lord

"THE WRATH OF GOD-HOW CAN WE KNOW IT IS NEAR ?" The Lord Jesus Christ in His Matthew 24 discourse on the end times gave many indicators of when He would return the second time to rapture the church, to rescue the elect from the present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Does Living The Life Of Faith Matter? Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Living a life of faith really does matter. It matters to our family. I believe how we live has eternal significance! God would not have written down so many instructions for us to live a life of faith if it really didn’t matter!

Introduction: Where have we been so far? April 13, Hebrews 10:19-22 – We found that our ability and the drive to live faithfully was provided by the cross of Jesus. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and his place as our High Priest we have been called to be children of God and therefore are called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Win - Lose – Draw

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Earthly citizenship as defined by Paul

Win - Lose – Draw Romans 13:1-7 I don’t know about all of you, but I am looking forward to getting past Tuesday. I probably won’t be home until Wednesday morning because “ get to work” at the Floyd County Election office until all the paperwork is done. But, it is not the end of a long day I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Can You Hear Me Now?

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

God has spoken to us through creation, the prophets, and His Son

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 1:1-2a Can You Hear Me Now? Introduction “Did I get any mail?” [Walk over to mailbox prop and look inside for a letter.] Many of us growing up can remember how excited we were when we received a letter. Most letters were addressed to our parents. But do you remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Did It For Us

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005

The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Holiness And The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

Christians are responsible for developing God’s reputation in the world. The failure to do this well always leads to action from God.

Holiness and the Name of God Text: Ezekiel 36:16-27 Introduction: Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Now of course what’s being talked about here is not really a quality name, although if you’re thinking about one ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exalting Our God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

From a series dealing with our mission statement "LOVE like Christ" E=exalting our God. Exploring worship in all we do

L.O.V.E. Like Christ . . in Exalting our God January 29, 2006 Jay Robison Deuteronomy 6:12-18 Deuteronomy 6 children of Israel entering into promised land It was culmination of a miracle from slavery to promised land But be careful! Do not forget the LORD vs 12 NCV Forget God? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

A Lasting Foundation

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

The difference between a life that will endure the tests and trials of life and one that will fail is obedience to Jesus.

Matthew 7:21-29—HOUSE OF CARDS Building a house is always a serious undertaking. I was about 5 years old when my uncle began showing me how to build a car house. He taught me three different ways in which I could stack the card. And each time he would start and I would want to jump right in after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Methodist