Sermons on Because Of Remission:

A Story Worth Telling! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002

The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conspiracy Of Kindness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

God calls us to live a life of kindness because of the kindness we have been given in Christ

Conspiracy of Kindness Selected Passages June 9, 2002 Introduction A train was filled with tired people. Most of them had spent the day traveling through the hot dusty plains and at last evening had come and they all tried to settle down to a sound sleep. However, at one end of the car a man was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

We Believe, Therefore We Speak Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Because our faith is founded on the sure promises of God, it will share the message of the Gospel out of thanks to God.

We saw last week that since our faith has such a sure foundation on the faithful promises of our never changing God, it will affect our whole lives. What we believe affects who we are and what we do. When we see the love God has showered upon us, our lives become lives of thanks to him. So, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Been There, Done That

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort because He’s been there, and done that.

Been There, Done That TCF Sermon October 6, 2002 Last week, Bernie came to the church door. He showed up about five minutes before I was getting ready to leave for an appointment, and my first response to his arrival was, oh, no, not now. Bernie had been drinking – I could smell it on his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live The Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

We are called to live in the life giving power of Jesus because we have been justified by faith.

Live the Life Romans 5:1-11 June 1998 Introduction Some 70 percent of Americans believe that "most churches and synagogues today are not effective in helping people find meaning in life, "George H. Gallup Jr., America’s leading pollster and a committed Christian, reports in the recently published ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Purity

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 26, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the uselessness of trying to purify ourselves because only Christ can truly prify us.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Purity Colossians 3:1-11 October 28, 2001 Intro: A. [Catch-22 of Incompetence, Citation: Hank Simon, Belleville, Illinois; source: New York Times News Service, Belleville [Illinois] News-Democrat (1-18-00)] Most incompetent people don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Compromise

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 2, 2001

We cannot compromise the Word of God because Scripture forbids us to (Rev. 22: 16-21)

NO COMPROMISE! STAND FIRM! Thesis: We cannot compromise the Word of God because Scripture forbids us to (Rev. 22: 16-21) Illustration Epigrams Said William Penn: "Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it." Stand With The Right Never be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14, Revelation 22:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 19, 2001

The Christian must learn to be grateful and content in all things, because of the enormous benefit they have received in Christ.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL Thanksgiving Service Wednesday Night November 21 2001 Tonight’s theme is "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" According to my Funk and Wagnall’s College standard Dictionary grateful is defined as having a due sense of benefits received; thankful. For ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Called Upon The Lord"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Mar 9, 2002

David’s faith was established in God because he knew he had called on the true God.

Introduction: David knew he was in tune with God “Let the wicked be ashamed”. He knew because had had a special time of fellowship with God. David was known for his fellowship with God It is no surprise to know he called upon God David knew: I. david knew who God really was (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Indifference

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 22, 2001

The children of Israel failed to take their full possession because they became indifferent to God’s purpose for them.

There is the parable of the wild duck told by the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard. One wild duck was flying with his mates across northern Europe. During the flight this wild duck left the others to land in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed the corn. He stayed for an hour, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Pain, Your Gain

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000

The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: From Servanthood To Sonship

Contributed by Chris Hilling on Oct 18, 2000

Topic: We celebrate Christmas because God sent His Son to provide humanity with salvation and sonship.

Topic: We celebrate Christmas because God sent His Son to provide humanity with salvation and sonship. Intro: * Talk about commercialization of Christmas. * Why has this happened? Fewer people know WHY we do celebrate... * Those who don't know Christ are servants to this world. * Paul told ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7