Sermons on Augustine Of Canterbury:

Answering Objections To Predestination

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

When discussing the biblical doctrine of predestination, there are many questions which arise. In this lesson, Pastor Foskey seeks to answer the most common among them.

Title: Common Objections to Predestination Text: Romans 8:28-30 Upon encountering the doctrine of predestination there are many questions that come up almost immediately. Having dealt with most of these questions from my own mind, I seek here to give both the most common questions and the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteris Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 1, 2020

Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of Almighty?” And the answer, of course, is ‘no’ you can't, but we believe that God is honored.

The Mysteries God Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today let us meditate on the topic of ‘The Eternal God’. There is a question asked in the book of Job. Job 11:7 “Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of Almighty?” And the answer, of course, is ‘no’ you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1, Psalm 90:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2021

‘Fiery Trials’ 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Expect ordeals (vs 12) Rejoice in suffering (vs 13-14) Examine your life (vs 15-18) Commit yourself to God (vs 19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Persecution of Christians around the world has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, • With many Christians being refused help and aid in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Weeds being transformed into flowers is amazing, but nothing can compare with the wonder of the cross being transformed from a symbol of horror and death to a symbol of beauty and life.

Luther Burbank took an interest in the common field daisy that was an outcast weed despised by the farmers in the East. He crossed it with the Japanese daisy and an English daisy and produced the Shasta daisy, a flower whose beautiful bloom has grown as much as two feet in diameter, and which will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:29-33

Why Tragedy? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Job is a comedy, for in spite of all the tragedy, it has a happy ending. So life is a comedy. No matter how tragic life becomes because of freedom, God will make sure that evil will be overcome.

Elie Wiesel, who survived Hitler's blood bath for the Jews, as devoted his life to telling the world of this tragedy that he feels surpasses hell in its horrors. His books have motivated others to write so that there now exists a holocaust literature. There are books, plays, articles, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

What Do You Know About God? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Often our responses to life’s circumstances reveal how we think about God, whether it’s falling down stairs, getting a promotion, or discovering that your child has a learning disability.

Please note: the Scripture passage will be read before the sermon. “A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Comfort Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Here in Isa. 66:13 God says to His people who have suffered His judgment: "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." God is impressed with motherhood, and especially her ability to comfort her child.

Charles Connick was an unknown artist in Boston who brought his mother to live with him. They spent a summer at Cape Cod where they met a Mr. Swift. All summer Mr. Swift noticed how Connick honored his mother. He was so impressed that he decided to do something unusual. He was rich and had given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-13

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The difference between tragedy and triumph is all in how you count your trials. James says by an act of the will count it all joy when tried.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

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

Our Salvation In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2022

Here is a very simple truth: for us to reach the world we must uncompromisingly be church the church that Christ called the Church to be.

As we continue through the book of Ephesians, we’re getting ready to transition from the introductory blessings into the meat of this book. I want to reiterate the dominating theme of Ephesians. That should be evident by the title of our series, Jesus Only. The Christian faith will always, always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Pressing My Way SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Pressing through your struggle

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, we find ourselves united in spirit, bound by the love of our Savior, and drawn together by the shared desire to grow in our understanding of God's Word. Today, we are going to journey through a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Topics: Pressing Through

It's Time! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 25, 2025

Finishing the Book of Daniel Series with a nerdy introduction

It’s Time Book of Daniel Series 6/22/2025 Text: Daniel 12 (CSB) Introduction How many people like watching professional fighting? Boxing or UFC in particular? In the beginning of the fight, you always have the ring announcer come out and introduce the fighters. In the UFC, it’s Bruce Buffer. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:12-15 - Message 19 – Freedom Brings Extra Responsibility – How To Love One Another, And Christian Cannibalism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

Salvation brings freedom, but is that freedom a licence to sin? Paul uses strong language against the false teachers. We look at serving one another in love and what that means, and finish with considering “Christian cannibalism”.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:12-15 - MESSAGE 19 – FREEDOM BRINGS EXTRA RESPONSIBILITY – HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AND CHRISTIAN CANNIBALISM Galatians is a powerful book. Perhaps in this letter Paul’s emotions and spirit are turned over more than in any other letter as he combats the false ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-9, Galatians 5:12, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 6:24, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Corinthians 6:16-20, Ephesians 4:28, Ephesians 4:29, Galatians 5:14, Acts 17:10-11, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 10:29, Galatians 5:15, 2 Kings 6:28-29, 1 Corinthians 10:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'the Most Unthinkable Event In Human History'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

Carol service (Evangelistic) 'The most unthinkable event in human history' - 1 Timothy chapter 1 verses 15 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The message is Reliable. (2). The message is Universal. (3). The message is Personal. (4). The message is Invitational. SERMON BODY: Ill: • We’ve all probably done it, • Purchased a very small gift and wrapped it in a very big box, • Or maybe a series of boxes. • The idea ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Brethren