Sermons on Ashes:

Sola Fide | Faith Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 23, 2017

For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the fourth of the series.

Over one billion dollars. That's what insurance companies estimate in covering the damages caused by wildfires in California—and that’s just what was insured! I’m sure you’ve seen it in the news or online. The destruction caused by these flames has been absolutely awful. Over 8,400 structures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2009

This section concerns the nature of the resurrection body. 1st, it is not the same body that was laid in the grave, simply reconstituted; & 2nd the new body is related to the original 1. It will be related to the original yet different.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28] After having established that the resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the raising again of the believer’s body, Paul answers the question: "What kind of body will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

True Fasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2008

Though the people wanted the blessings of God, they were not interested in allowing God to change their heart, their attitude & their actions. They wanted their religion to gain them special favor with God so that they would win the dog eat dog struggle

ISAIAH 58:3-12 TRUE FASTING Job 32:17-20 / Matthew 23:13-36 Going through the motions of religion, even those of sacrifice and fasting, does not move God. A true and vital relationship with God does not come through external religion and ritual. What brings the response of God into life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 29, 2008

Series in Jonah

Title- Repentance Text- Jonah 3 Jonah 3:1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the LORD. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013

Unfaithfulness in marriage is the one reason Jesus gave for a couple to get divorced. We are going to see more of the revelation on divorce & remarriage.

Malachi Series (6 of 12) Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 2 July 14, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, ILDr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This morning we learned how adultery torn apart the sacred oneness that God established in marriage. 1 Unfaithfulness in marriage is the one reason Jesus gave for a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Present Sufferings Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014

Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses

INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contradiction Of Ungodliness Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020

The Contradiction of Ungodliness – Jude verses 5-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: CONDUCT (vs 7-10): Israel in the wilderness (vs 5) Angels at Hermon (vs 6) Sodom and Gomorrah (vs 7) CHARACTER (vs 11): Cain – anger (vs 11a) Balaam – avarice (vs 11b) Korah – ambition (vs 11c) SERMON BODY: • Ungodliness is the state of believing in God, • While adopting a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-16

Denomination: Brethren

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The October Surprise

Contributed by Erik Magnusson on Sep 15, 2016

How to get the right man in office during election time

October Surprise: How to Get the Right Man in Office during Election Time by Erik Magnusson Member of Belmont Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia It seems that nobody cares who wins the elections anymore, until it gets down to the last month or two before the vote. Then, everyone gets nervous, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Brethren

Esther Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This sermon looks at the lessons learn from Esther's life

Esther Esther 4:1-16 The Book of Esther takes place nearly 2500 years ago in the city of Susa, just north of the Persian Gulf, and East of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is modern day Iran. The exiles from Judah had spent nearly 70 years as captives of the Babylonians. After ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Fire Burn Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul recognizes that God has given man this power, and that is why he urges them not to lose it, but says quench not the Spirit. Let the fire burn he pleads. We need the heat, the light, and the power that only can be ours as we yield to the fire of the Spirit.

An embarrassing situation marked the passing of a well known fire chief. None of the family has spoken to any member of his engine company since the funeral. With the best of intentions these fire men sent what they felt was a high tribute. It was a floral arrangement with gold letters saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

He Heals The Brokenhearted Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2021

Psalm 147:1-20 teaches us why we should praise the Lord.

Scripture During this Season of Advent, we have been looking at “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to conclude our study by looking at Psalm 147. One commentator notes that “the Book of Psalms began with ‘Blessed is the man’ (1:1) and it ends with a sustained, five-fold equivalent of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist