Sermons on Back And Forth:

The Stages Of Spiritual Life According To 1 John. Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 20, 2021

A study of The Stages of Spiritual Life set forth in 1 John 2:12-14 will inform us as to what they are, and will instruct us on how spiritual growth comes about!

1 John 2 (NASB) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Grace That Never Lets Go

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018

We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living Passionately In His Grace!” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

God is patiently holding back judgment.

1. PASSION… Webster’s defines it as: • “INTENSITY… OVERMASTERING FEELINGS… CONVICTION.” • Other words include ZEAL, ENTHUSIASM, & FERVENCY. Guys, that’s the kind of relationship with Jesus I want. • Jesus changed my life… and he changed yours. • He delivered us from the power of darkness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Living Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008

A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

(Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

How Then Shall We Live Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011

In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Epiphany Is The Season Of Illumination.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 6, 2001

Epiphany is the season, in which we celebrate " the showing forth of our Lord JESUS AS A baby to the Wise Men or Magi.

THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 7th SUNDAY OF JANUARY, 2001, The LESSON:.....Isaiah 60: 1-6 The Gospel:....... Matthew 2:1-12 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GO D AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

You're Invited To Dinner!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003

This parable sets forth the great truth that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly "a whosoever" gospel.

YOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER! “Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.” Luke 14:1 (NKJV) “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, Blessed is he who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Three Irrefutable Truths

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003

Needed in the world today is an uncompromising declaration of these three great truths which are clearly set forth in the Word of God.

THREE IRREFUTABLE TRUTHS "These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace." Zechariah 8:16. Needed in the world today is an uncompromising declaration of these three great truths which are clearly set forth ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by James May on Dec 21, 2008

Jesus is that True Light that shone forth on that first Christmas night. The Light came to dispel the darkness in the hearts of men.

The Light of Christmas By Pastor Jim May One thing that makes Christmas and the Holiday Season such a beautiful time of the year is all of the colorful lights that are used to decorate our homes and businesses all across America. Of course there’s nothing quite like having to put up those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Word: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.

Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 31, 2005

God may be using what seems to be a terrible situation to bring forth his greastest gift in your life

It’s Not What It Looks Like Sermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18 - 21 (KJV) Matthew 1: 18- 21 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Basics P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Today we complete our study into the Christian basics, love is the key. Are you ready to go forth in love?

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 3 Love forbids covetousness (v.9). Love sums up all the commandments (v.9). Love works no wrong to a neighbor (v.10). Christianity asserts that every individual human being is going to live for ever, and this must either be true or false. Now there are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 22, 2010

Matthew 17:1-13 This was the only time the glory of Jesus was veiled in human flesh and was allowed to shine forth.

Transformation-Revelation-Transformation Matt 17:1-5 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2013

Setting forth the necessity of our Lord's death, its far-reaching effect and the blessings that flow from it.

“CHRIST DIED FOR US” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist