Sermons on Base Pay:

Being A Do-Gooder Doesn't Get It!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 22, 2002

You cannot enter heaven based upon your works alone, nor can you get there with a dead faith !!!

Works Are A Response To Our Faith James 2:14-26 How many of us know someone that honestly believes that they can get to heaven as a result of their good deeds? I think that we all have met someone like that, haven’t we? I am saddened when I hear about these people. They truly are lost in all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

A Call To Purity

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 7, 2001

This message, based on Matthew 5:8, shows how impossible it is to have a pure heart without God’s help.

Introduction: Read The Beatitudes ~ Matthew 5:3-10. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” I. Purity Beyond Our Reach Three of the ways we can stumble in purity is with impure words, impure emotions and impure thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Just Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

So many people praise God purely based on emotion--we need some Biblical reasons to praise God.

Praise the Lord: Part 2 Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday night we saw seven Scriptural reasons we have for praising the Lord. 2. That means it does not matter whether we feel like praising Him, or whether we see a reason...we have every reason to praise the Lord, for He is worthy to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 4, 2002

Talking about the invitation time of a worship service, based on Matthew 22:1-14 and James 5:14-16

Sermon for 11/3/02 The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: A. My favorite invitations are the ones that come in the mail in nice envelopes with pretty pictures and fancy stationary and say something like, “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request your presence at the wedding of their daughter…” It makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tutor Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jul 7, 2001

Part three of Symbols of the Covenants Series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants based on Galations 3.

Symbols of the Covenants III: The Tutor Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29 I. Review of Parts I & II as well as Mount Sinai experience. (If you have not read pats one and two of the series it may be helpfull if they are read first.) II. Let us start today in Galatians 3:1 Here Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13-15, Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2001

A series of sermons based on Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: WORSHIP EXODUS 40:34-38 INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning by asking you some questions and I want you to answer me. I want us to have a discussion. Now, I have to tell you that I am putting myself out on a limb here because if you don’t answer, I will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Exodus 40:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Standard For Success Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006

Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006

Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

"Think About It... You've Been Rescued And Redeemed!"

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 13, 2008

Sermon one in a series called Resolution Revolution - based on Colossians 1:13-23, and what we have in Christ!

For the next four weeks we are looking at a passage in Colossians that describes Christ. For most of us, as we start this new year, we want to see changes in us... But where does real change come from? Real change/action comes from our deep held beliefs. That’s why they are called “resolutions” - ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Believe Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008

3rd sermon in a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

Intro: I’m not sure if you know this or not…but this is an election year. I know…you really haven’t seen much on the news about this, have you? Obviously the big news is the Presidential race, and I’ve got to admit…for a political junkie like myself, it has been some what entertaining. On the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In Practice - The Condition. Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part One of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART ONE -THE CONDITION Hebrews 13:5-6 ‘He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’. Hebrews 13:5 [AV] What a wonderful promise we have here in this Epistle to the Hebrew Christians. It is a promise that has been cherished and claimed over countless years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Presence In Practice - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Two of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART TWO - THE COMMITMENT Hebrews 13:5-6 Last Sunday Morning we gave our attention to THE CONDITION attached to the promise that we will be looking at this morning. If we have worked through the requirements clearly seen in the Word of God, then we will be able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Presence In Practice - The Confidence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Three of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART THREE - THE CONFIDENCE Hebrews 13:5-6 GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. THE CONFIDENCE Over the last two Sunday Mornings we have been looking at the wonderful promise of the presence of the Lord. We looked at THE CONDITION that was laid down for us to fulfil, and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible