Sermons on Asking Forgiveness:

Grace Is Enough

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 18, 2007

Grace is a concept that is too difficult to understand, but is extremely difficult for some to implement and accept. It needs to be know that what Jesus accomplished on the cross was enough, for where sin abounded, grace abounded more!

The story is told (by Ernest Hemingway) of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, in a last desperate effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Exodus 2:2

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2007

God has a track record of working in impossible situations.

God Makes A Way (Exodus 14:1-31) 1. One of the most interesting phenomenon of our day is the coversion of Muslims through dreams. 2. "A Californian magazine ran a survey of over 600 ex-Muslims who now follow Jesus, and concludes: "Although dreams appear to play a minor role in the conversion of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compassion

Contributed by Robert Coats on Aug 10, 2006

In the New Testament there are many examples of compassion

Compassion— Various Scripture Compassion, this is a word or action that many people do not have or use Throughout the Old Testament we see the compassion of God Throughout the New Testament we see the same compassion in His Son, Jesus Christ This morning, we will see in different passages where ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shackles Have Been Taken Away

Contributed by Ron Johnson on Aug 12, 2006

Many people have been shackeled by their own sins, wrongdoings, and misdeeds.

Many people are shackled by sin. We’ve done things we shouldn’t have done. We’ve wronged people and never made things right. We even see sin in others, but can’t see our own sin. Some people are conniving, manipulating, and blinded by their own faults. There’s a soap opera that reveals a lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Watching A Screaming Child

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 6, 2006

God watches as Jesus sceams out in pain. But he watches his son die. Why?

WATCHING A SCREAMING CHILD THEME: GOD’S SACRFICIAL LOVE IS BEYOND UNDERSTANDING. Most parents are proud of their children. Recently, Charity was on a trip with Gabrielle to West Virginia. On the trip Gabrielle said Apple. Charity called me immediately. You may not think that saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Purpose Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Far And No More Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Our Desires Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.

Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget God

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Remember God

Don’t Forget God Acts 8:26-40 The story of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch has fascinated and blessed many readers of the Bible. The Ethiopian’s journey to Jerusalem, his meeting with Philip the evangelist, and his surrender to Jesus Christ, are very well known. However I wonder if the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Games People Play: Clue Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearful Conversion

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 27, 2006

God chooses and uses whom he wants

1. FEAR (VS 26) • Paul, after his conversion, tried to align himself with the other disciples • The disciples were afraid, however, because of Paul’s past • Acts 9:1-2: “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Go Beyond The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007

Are there limits to God’s mercy. This message discusses those limits and tells how mercy can expire.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO BEYOND THE MERCY OF GOD I Samuel 6:19-20 Intro: We find in the reading of the scripture the Philistines had the Ark of the Covenant in their country for seven months and was experiencing all kinds of difficulty. They decided to send the ark back to Bethshemesh (a Levitcal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Si Perdonas Te Desatas

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Sep 9, 2006

Todo se resuelve cuando perdonas. La falta de perdón nos ata y nos condena. Sobre todo, no podemos recibir el perdón de Dios porque hay una pared entre nosotros y Dios (se llama falta de perdón) que no nos permite recibir el perdón gratuito de Dios. ¿Q

Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 18:23 - 35 Tema: “Si Perdonas, Te Desatas” Introducción: Todos como humanos deseamos el perdon de Dios. Difícil es cuando no obtenemos el perdón de otro ser humano. En el año 92, un troquero llamado Reginald Denny iba manejando por Los Ángeles, California cuando de ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Pentecostal