Sermons on Ascribe Righteousness:

The "Empty" Promises Of Easter

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2012

The world's promises are truly empty - they are full of emptiness. But in this Easter sermon, we examine the emptiness that is full of promise. There is amazing promise in the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty burial cloths.

Introduction: A. The late Paul Harvey, who died in 2009, was a famous radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. 1. He broadcasted “News and Comment” on weekday mornings and mid-days, and was most famous for his The Rest of the Story segments. 2. Allow me to tell one of his true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Shammah "The Lord Is There" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 23, 2012

In one sense, everything in the Bible is either about God's presence or about a lack of God's presence. Let's see why the presence of God is so important.

Ezekiel 39:25-29; 48:35 Purpose: To show how important the presence of God is. INTRODUCTION: Why should we study the names of God? Why does the Bible have so many names for God? Spurgeon answered it by quoting the psalmist David. Psalm 33:21 For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 1 – 4

Luke 11: 1 – 4 The Real Lord’s Prayer Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” 2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Transformed

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2012

God can transform us and then transform the world through us. This sermon explores the "how" of transformation.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blinded Minds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

The devil uses everything he can to blind our minds. This message deals with some of the things that he will work with.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 KJV Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; [2] But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Place Yourself On The Manual Mode

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 10, 2008

God calls us into His harvest. If you are living in isolation from the world and the only friends you have are in your comfortable bible study, Wednesday night church get-togethers, Sunday school, Christian picnics you will never experience the joy of sha

Place yourself on the Manual mode Rev. Allan Kircher Now I’m old enough to remember when the cars sold were all manual. Manual brakes, manual transmission, manual locks, manual radio—you had to turn a knob to search for a radio station. Manual air conditioning—roll down the windows. I used to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Genealogy Of Grace

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Benefits Of Justification By Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2009

We have been freely justified by faith in Christ

The Benefits of Justification by Faith in Christ Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Intentional Ministry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.

There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Sixth of a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus

We all know that the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years after they escaped from Egypt. Some claim that is because even in Bible times, men wouldn’t stop to ask for directions. But fortunately for us, in the account we’ll look at this morning, Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 22, 2012

An undeclared war is being waged in many of our homes and our marriages are suffering because of it. It can become easy to see our spouse as our enemy. But the real enemy is found elsewhere - it's found within. Why do we find it so easy to treat those

Sleeping With The Enemy?! - Romans 7:14-25 - May 23, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #5 This past Wednesday, Army Specialist Leslie Sabo Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor. That medal ceremony brings to close a story that began 43 years ago, when Leslie and his bride, Rose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

The Life God Blesses

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on May 22, 2012

"The Life God Blesses" is an exposition of the prayer of Jabez recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It celebrates the fact that God is still in the blessing business. The outline of the message argues that the life God typically blesses is marked by (1) purit

THE LIFE GOD BLESSES 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000, BRUCE WILKINSON of WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE MINISTRIES turned the obscure character in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 into an international phenomenon with his little book, The Prayer of Jabez. Not only did it become a runaway hit and a longtime New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lives Of Worship

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 22, 2012

We should understand that God works in every area of our lives; and most of all He wants us to honor Him and give Him priority to Him in everything we do.

Lives of Worship Scripture Text: Various Texts; Genesis 12; Exodus 3 Introduction: God used Biblical Characters’ “relationships, circumstances, experiences, and life lessons as a means for preparing them for greater things; which they achieved through worship (Whaley, Called to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Always The Same

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2012

Everything changes: the way we dress, the look of our automobiles; but Jesus is always the same. “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow…Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and fo

8-20-03 Title: Jesus Is Always the Same Text: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). Scripture Reading: 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist