Sermons on Baptism Meaning:

Would You Be Blind? Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made For A Mission Don't Panic Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008

This is the second message in the series Made For A Mission. This message shows what happens when we panic in the face of sin rather than confessing our sin. Audio and or video can be seen at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Pastor Rick.

Made For A Mission-Don’t Panic 2/10/08 2 Samuel 11:1-5 1 John 1:5-10 Text 2 Samuel 11:1-12:1 Have you ever been in a situation in which you had to make a decision and for some reason you just panicked. Instead of running you stood still. Instead of hitting the brakes you hit the gas pedal. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Saved Soul - A Wasted Life

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 11, 2008

TO POINT OUT THAT A SAVED PERSON CAN WASTE THEIR LIFE.

PP0917 DATE "A SAVED SOUL, BUT A WASTED LIFE" 2 Pet 2:4-8. 2Pe 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 3, 2007

Prophets, missionaries, ministerial workers and teachers, not to mention just your average mature Christian, are well aware of the POWER LINE that is found in Romans 1:1-5.

Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Power Line Scripture: Romans 1:3-5 Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God — 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007

When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Creator Comforts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2007

God is speaking to His world. His Spirit-filled Word provides opportunity for growth and hope for His people. Those who receive the eternal Word and are changed will find eternal reward because of it.

ISAIAH 40: 1-11 THE CREATOR COMFORTS (Psalm 23) How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah. The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Top Ten Marriage Killers

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 11, 2007

This message addresses some of the primary issues facing troubled marriages today. It was a follow up to a message called "Marriage that Goes the Distance" that I did the preceding week.

Top Ten Marriage Killers Communication in marriage can be a challenge can’t it? You only have to be married five minutes to know what I am talking about. That’s due in part to the fact that men and women speak two entirely different languages. Last Sunday’s message was on Marriage that Goes the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Thanks For Everything (Ephesians 5:20)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon by Angela Smith ...

"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5: 20) One of the first life skills I learnt from my parents was to say thank you. I’m sure this was the case for most us. It is an important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Does God Believe In Atheists?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2007

The arguments for God demand examination. (Part 2 on a series dealing with atheism)

DOES GOD BELIEVE IN ATHEISTS? Psalm 19.1-6 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: THE ARGUMENTS FOR GOD DEMAND EXAMINATION. Type: Proposition The ____ argument for God is… I. CAUSE II. DESIGN III. MORAL IV. SPIRITUAL V. WITNESSES PA: How is the change to be observed? • Acknowledge it takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 19, 2007

36th in a series from Ephesians. Why it is so important to put off falsehood in the church.

Last week we saw that Paul described how those who are followers of Jesus Christ are to dress the part based on who they already are in Him. In verses 22-24 of Chapter 4, Paul wrote about how we are to put off of the old man and put on the new man by allowing God to renew our mind. In the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Nearly Perfect Plan

Contributed by James May on Dec 2, 2007

The temptations that Jesus faced in the wilderness present a pattern that Satan has used since the creation of man. He had a nearly perfect plan to get even with God, but it failed at Calvary.

Satan’s Nearly Perfect Plan By Pastor Jim May There’s an old saying that goes like this: “Even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Things just don’t always work out the way we plan them to. Satan’s plan to overcome man was perfect. He knew that if he could just get Adam to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians & Politics

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God states in Romans 13 the picture of Government, our responsibilities and obligations.

In the course of any given week we can hear of stories of corruption. It becomes most distressing when it is from elected officials, for we know that is was our money. From this past week: In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen by birth, is writing to a church located in the very capital ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Other

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, Just As Jesus Loved Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2008

Jesus outlines the nature of discipleship in terms of three main elements 1) A New Commandment 2) A New Example and 3) A New Witness.

Very few people like to travel extensively. There is something about being away from family and resources that we have when we are around home. There are those like Alan, Andrea and in April Sue and Wilma, who leave familiar surrounding to travel to a people in another country. Anyone that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is . . . The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 18, 2008

An examination of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Risen Christ Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 4) Text: 1 Cor 15:3-8 March 23, 2008 (Easter Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps the most famous missing man in American history is Judge Joe Crater, who was an associate justice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ