Sermons on Ashes:

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 13 through 38

Ezekiel 16: 13 – 38 ‘Betrayed’ Part 2 8 “When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine,” says the Lord GOD. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:13-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fear Not

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

I am sure that you would agree with me this morning that if I would say that the birth of Christ is the gladdest event of history, I repeat that, the birth of Christ is the gladdest, most joyful event of history.

Fear Not Sunday A.M. December 19, 1999 Luke 2:1-15 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reacting In The Transcendent Life

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

It was love to the children of wrath; love to those who had no love to return to him; love to the alienated and the lost. That is true love--the sincerest and the purest benevolence--love,

Reacting in the Transcendent Life Eph. 2:5 Even when we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) 6 And raised us up together with Him and seated us together with Him in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus, Even when we were dead in sins. Eph 2:1. Comp. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, and merciful.

Characteristics of God Part Two What are some other characteristics of God? We have looked at the fact that he is spirit; he does not have a human body. He is a person, meaning he demonstrates characteristics of personhood such as: personality, consciousness, anger, love, and jealousy. God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage And Sex Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018

Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing Seeds Of Iniquity

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 16: 1 – 50

Numbers 16: 1 – 50 Sowing seeds of iniquity 16 Now Korah the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men; 2 and they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Confidence Before God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2011

The author of Hebrews drives home the reality that you & I can approach God with absolute confidence. God can be approached with absolute confidence. Who can approach God with confidence? 3 measures ensuring your confidence before God are...

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD—Hebrews 10:1-18 Attention: Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he wasn't worried at all about serving his full term. The warden asked him why, since most prisoners immediately start planning how they can get out early. Jimmy replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace Ye Are Saved (Manuscript) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 29, 2023

To establish that when we were dead in trespasses and sins, God, because of His great love and mercy, wherewith He loved us: “Hath quickened us together with Christ and by grace we were saved through the faith.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. By Grace Ye Are Saved (Part I) Introductory Remarks. 1. First, we will notice how God has justified us freely by His grace through Christ Jesus. In this lesson: "By grace ye are saved," of course, we are talking about the God of heaven. He calls all believers by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-16, Romans 3:23-26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent And Be Converted Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 29, 2020

To repent and be converted for the believers' sins to be blotted out” is the same promise as: “to repent, and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins." True conversion is only possible through faith and obedience to God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Repent and be converted Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Repent and be converted." This is the sixth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Mark 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 103 - A Psalm Of Personal, Passion, Perpetual Praise! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 23, 2021

We spend most of our time in prayer asking for things, that are many times related to this lifetime, but we should spend more time in prayer praising and thanking God for what he has already given us eternally in Christ!…

I once heard a humorous little story, that is based on the imagery that is captured in Revelation 5:8, that will serve well as an introduction to today’s message… Revelation 5:8b the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

God gives us a second chance meaning another and another and another chance.

Jonah 1:17-3:10 Intro: 1. I once saw a car, it looked a little like my truck, it’s paint was peeling off, it had a gash on the side of it, a window was missing with a piece of cardboard flapping in the wind, and a piece of wire keeping the door from opening. But what got my attention was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Battle With The Enemy And Win Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram shows how the Bible teaches us to deal with issues of spiritual warfare.

Welcome to Spiritual Warfare 301: How to Do Battle with the Enemy and Win. Remember, 101 we said it’s real; there is an invisible world, and there is an invisible war. Then in 201 we learned that you have protection. Everything you need to be victorious, you have. You’ve got the belt of truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: *other