Sermons on Basis:

Article 14. Saving Faith..... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009

How do you tell whether you’ve got the real thing and not a poor imitation? What am I talking about faith, have you simply got religous faith or saving faith? This sermon will show the distiction between the genuine from the fake.

Eph 2:8- 10. Article 14. Saving faith.” The real thing” • Have you got faith? The answer is yes all of us demonstrate a measure of faith everyday from switching on our central heating system to locking your front door at night, to driving a car. You are exercising a measure of faith in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Diplomacy has been defined as the art of saying, "nice doggie," until you find a rock. There is truth to this, but it is also true that one may want to say, "nice doggie" until the dog likes you, and becomes, in fact, a nice and friendly dog. That is being a peace maker.

A traveler in the South found himself stranded in a small town on Saturday night. Wondering around, he noticed there were two Baptist churches. He couldn't understand it, so he asked someone why it was that such a small town would have two Baptist churches? The local man said, "They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

The Restoration Movement (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020

To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in our sermon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that we began this series by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” Recall, we stated, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Impartial Judgment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2021

This is from a series on Romans.

Title: “God’s Impartial Judgment” Script: Romans 2 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 2-8-21 Intro: Chuck Swindoll told of being at a California Christian camp pastor’s retreat. 1st day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to hearing Dr. Swindoll speak. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Forgiveness as seen in Psalm 51

“Forgiveness - Psalm 51” Two little brothers, Harry and James, had finished supper and were playing until bedtime. Somehow, Harry hit James with a stick, and tears and bitter words followed. Charges and accusations were still being made as mother prepared them for bed. The mother instructed, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing Our Grip On Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 10 in our Galatians series focusing on our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Loosing our Grip on Grace” I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 1. Faith Argued by clarifying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: Boasting About Tomorrow - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (James 4:13-17) I. Introduction A. After a 6 week long hiatus, we return to our study Christianity For Dummies based on the Book of James. As we've discussed, like the books in the For Dummies series, James is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Odds And Ends

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016

* Hospitality * Active in Faith * Focus on God * Repentance * Growing in Maturity of Faith

ODDS and ENDS Hebrews 6:1-3 #OddsEnds INTRODUCTION Our church in January, embarked on a five year journey. We are in year one where our church is following a pattern set for us in Acts 2:42 which describes the early church as “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One God And Father Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2024

The final one of the seven ones that lead to unity is "There is one God and Father." In this sermon, we explore what it means that this one God is the Father of all, above all, through all and in all.

A. We’ve been studying the seven ones that equal unity from Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. In our text for this series, Paul declared: 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 1:29-30, Romans 11:33-36, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 8:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 12, 2024

For Jesus to be our Savior, He must also be our Lord. The Lordship of Jesus in our lives is lived out in view of God's ownership and our discipleship. The Lordship of Jesus is not a burden, but is our blessing, provision, and protection.

A. As you know, we are in a sermon series about the 7 ones that equal unity. 1. God wants His people to be unified and the 7 ones are the things that unite us. 2. So far in our series we have discussed the one body, the one Spirit, and the one hope. 3. Today, we want to talk about a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Surprise” About God.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001 Title: “The “surprise” about God.” This sermon of Peter is both a first and a last. It is the first recorded sermon to a Gentile audience in Acts. It is also the last time Peter gives a sermon. Peter’s preaching to Gentiles is extremely ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Basics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is the faith that saves?

INTRODUCTION  Today I want to start a series on entitled “Christianity 101”. This series of sermons will deal with some of the very basic teaching of the Bible. We are going to answer some of the basic questions of Christianity over the next 10 weeks. We are going to answer questions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When To Be Stubborn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2002

There are times to be definite, clear, even stubborn: when you know the truth, when you understand your own motives, and when you can turn your stand into good news. Parts of the sermon were drawn from testimonies solicited earlier in the service around

Indelibly etched on my mind is the photograph of one of our members, now deceased. If you go to Frances Flippen’s apartment, you can see a picture of her late husband, John, a military man, in full battle dress, helmet and all, standing with his legs spread apart and his arms folded, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17, Proverbs 25:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Christian Friendship

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ