Sermons on Becoming More Loving:

What Judas Missed

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Judas missed out on what came from Christ’s cross and resurrection.

"What Judas Missed" Matthew 27:1-10 April 20, 2003 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Play clip of Jesus Christ Superstar of Judas, the scene where Judas returns to the high priest and then hangs himself.) A Jesus had 12 disciples, but perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Facts About Salvation

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 2, 2004

Salvationn is the most important issue of your life. Salvation is the work of God, and salvation is by faith in Christ, not by works.

Straight Facts About Salvation Romans 9:1-3 INTRO.: ILLUS.: A preacher titled his sermon, "Does a man have the right to believe what he wants, even if he is married?" His answer was "Yes, but his belief doesn’t change the facts. Believing something doesn’t make it so. These are facts, not my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Levi's Example: The Evidences Of Salvation

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003

What are the evidences of salvation?

1) Levi obeyed immediately a) Levi didn’t debate or try to put this off b) He immediately got up and followed c) Real conversion calls for immediate action 2) Levi Confessed openly a) Held a great banquet and invited Jesus to be the guest of honor b) Invited all his former unsaved friends 3) Levi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2003

The nature and source of sin and its cure.

INTRO.: ILLUS.: I Kings 8:33-39 The prayer of David shows a direct relationship between sin and suffering in Israel’s history. National calamity was the result of national sin. There is also a close relationship between sin and the temple because that was the place Israel was to come to in order to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Home Makeover: Christian Edition

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

Our homes are in dysfunctional hape in America. We need a makeover, it has to be extreme!

Extreme Home Makeover -Christian Edition- Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * 11-29-04 am Put together one very run down house, several opinionated designers, seven days and what do you get? The answer is TV’s new hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. One problem I have with this show! It is false ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Enough! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 8, 2004

(Devotional Series 4/50) These verses seem difficult, don’t they? But they are important, because they tell us the differences between the real Christians and a sham.

NOT ENOUGH John 6:52-71 (Devotional Series 4) What is Chritian? These verses seem difficult, don’t they? But they are important, because they tell us the differences between the real Christians and a sham. You see, to be a Christian-- I. IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO HEAR CHRIST’S TEACHING. Think about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What God Wanted His People To Remember On Their First New Year's Day Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 31, 2004

What do God’s people need to remember on New Year’s Day?

"What God Wants His People To Remember On New Year’s Day" Text-Exodus 12:1-51 Rev. Danny Moss Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 814 Marwood Loop, SE Bogue Chitto, MS. 39629 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture Focal Text- Exodus 12:2-"This month shall be unto you the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

En Jehová Hay Misericordia Y Redención Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 8, 2004

La tercera sección de los cánticos graduales nos demuestra los beneficios de obedecer a Dios. Vemos que la bendición más grande es el perdón de pecados.

Estamos en la tercera etapa de un viaje, un peregrinaje que estamos realizando junto con personas que murieron hace miles de años. Nos estamos uniendo con nuestros hermanos del Antiguo Testamento en un viaje a Jerusalén. Ellos viajaban a la Jerusalén terrenal. Nosotros a la celestial. Pero el viaje ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

911: "Under The Shadow..." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 8, 2005

Special Presentation To The Congregation of Dinsmore Baptist Church by Dr. E. Winson Butler In Observance of 911. Sermon Address: Outlined

SERMON: OBSERVANCE OF 911 INTRODUCTION No one will ever forget that day. Sept. 11th. I had walked into the Church Office and the Administrative Secretary said, "A plane has struck the WTC.." and then her next words will always be on my heart, "Oh Pastor another plane..." That has been our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

What If I Slip?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005

The sermon examines the question of what happens when believers slip and sin.

After you become a Christian what happens if you slip and commit a sin? John deals with this subject in I John 1:5-2:2 " This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients For Spiritual Renewal - Part I

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 11, 2002

In order to experience Spiritual renewal, we need to understand the ingredients that lead to it.

II Samuel 12:13 Under some circumstances, to have someone say, “you the man”, is a welcomed idea. In David’s situation, however, it wasn’t. For David to be the man meant that He was worthy of the punishment he prescribed for the acts of the man described by Nathan. What David did in response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

In Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Both the lost and saved should be seeking the Lord.

IN PURSUIT OF THE LORD” TEXT: PSALM 63:1-9 DAVID wrote this in the wilderness. ABSALOM had led a rebellion forced him from the palace and throne. DAVID had to fight or flee. (Rather than kill his own boy he fled) There are a lot of tough decisions in life... V8. "HARD" = ZEALOUSLY - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Brand New You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus brings about transformation in the lives of all who receive Him.

A Brand New You II Corinthians 5:17 I. A brand new you A. Has a clean slate 1. what you do going forward will shape you 2. past mistakes are in the past B. Has new opportunities 1. unlimited potential 2. unlimited resources II. Newness comes about in Christ Jesus A. He takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 9, 2001

God’s wonderful gift of grace in the believers life

EPH 2:8-9 GRACE IS UNMERITED 1 - You cant earn it - so stop trying ILLUSTRATION A 100,000 POINTS TO ENTER HEAVEN a- it is God’s gift - Only He can give salvation grace b- working for salvation is pointless and disappointing 2 - no one else can earn it either - so back off a - learn to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Good Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message appeals to the seeker to search their heart and realize that we must have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

When Good Isn’t Good Enough Text: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Introduction: Almost Doesn’t Count!!! I. Man Thinks Himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Pentecostal