Sermons on Ask Forgiveness:

The Law As A Tutor

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for young believers

“WHY THE LAW THEN? IT WAS ADDED BECAUSE OF TRANSGRESSIONS, HAVING BEEN ORDAINED THROUGH ANGELS BY THE AGENCY OF A MEDIATOR, UNTIL THE SEED SHOULD COME TO WHOM THE PROMISE HAD BEEN MADE. 20 NOW A MEDIATOR IS NOT FOR ONE PARTY ONLY; WHEREAS GOD IS ONLY ONE. 21 IS THE LAW THEN CONTRARY TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Hatchet Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

The importance of forgiving others

Burying The Hatchet or FORGIVE! & FORGET? Luke 17:1-6; Col. 3:12-15 I. THE MEANING OF FORGIVENESS A. Aphiemi = To send away; to cancel the debt; to remit; to totally remove; thus, never be liable for the obligation again. ·(Mat 18:27) The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6, Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon for when we have messed up.

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place where we have failed to do what God has commanded. And God has to spank us to get us recentered in His will. So after the time of refocusing, God comes to Jonah again with His plan. There are 3 truths we find in this 2nd chance: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Their Sakes Series

Contributed by David Browne on Dec 12, 2000

The Gospel in three words

For Their Sakes 12/12/2000. “For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.” John 17:19.(NKJ) Introduction: I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

God’s mercy in times of judgment

The Flood Genesis 6-9 1. The Purpose of the Flood A. To destroy the giants of the earth. (Gen 6:1-4) B. To deal with the guilt of man’s sin. (Gen 6:5) C. To declare the grief of God’s heart. (Gen 6:6-7) D. To demonstrate the grace of God toward Noah. (Gen 6:8) 2. The Prediction of the Flood A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

Reconciliation between man and God is necessary in order to have reconciliation between man and his fellow man.

Intro: We hear a lot about the need for reconciliation. Believers should re-visit this matter, and being believers, we should practice this at home, at the workplace, in our neighborhoods, in our churches and anywhere we are placed in this world. God began the matter of reconciliation. Let us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To God's Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

God’s Grace (unmerited favor) toward us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to His Grace?

Intro: Grace has been defined in many ways, (unmerited favor, God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense, full and underserved pardon and forgiveness) but whatever the definition, the Grace God extends to us demands that we respond. What should be our responses to God’s Grace? I. RECEIVE HIS GRACE (V. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Sin Is At Your Door"

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 17, 2001

The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us.

"When Sin is at Your Door" Genesis 4:1-15 INTRODUCTION The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us. I. NOT ALL GIFTS ARE EQUALLY PLEASING TO GOD (4:2-5). A. Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

His Grace Is Enough Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

Paul - wrote this letter to let the Colossian Christians know, and to let every generation and culture since the first century, know in no uncertain terms - that Jesus Christ is enough!!!! Jesus, is ALL we will ever NEED!!! (Jesus is Enough - part 1)

"HIS Grace Is Enough!" Jesus Is Enough Part One Colossians 1:1-8 Today we are going to begin a new series on the book of Colossians. We will spend the next seven Sundays digging into this book. Question; Have you ever wondered -- IS Jesus enough? Listen; We live in a world - much like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the blessings that a beleiver can experience when his life is full of the Grace of God.

BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD OUTLINE 1.PARDON 2.PROTECTION 3.POWER 4.PATRONAGE 5.PROVISION 6.PROGRESS 7.PURIFICATION THE MESSAGE BE STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. PARDON Ephesians 2:5 Romans 3:24 The grace of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In Grace - Evidences And Benefits

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

this sermon is about the blessings in the life of a beleiver as he grows in the Grace of God

GROWING IN GRACE - EVIDENCES AND BENEFITS. OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SUPPLY 4.SHIELD 5.STABILITY 6.SHINING 7.STRENGTH THE MESSAGE 1.SALVATION Ephesians 2;5 The fundamental blessing we receive through the grace of God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of God's Presence

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is about the promise of God’s presence in our lives in every situation and the blessings we receive when God is with us.

THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE OUTLINE 1.REST 2.PROTECTION 3.STRENGTH 4.DELIVERANCE 5.WISDOM 6.PROSPERITY 7.STRAIGHTENING THE MESSAGE THE PROMISE OF GOD’S PRESENCE 1.REST Exodus 33:14 The presence of God with us will give us rest and peace. From all the turmoil and confusion the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Pentecostal