Sermons on Being Made Righteous:

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Near Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

Is there a contradiction between God being near and nobody being able to come to Christ without the Father’s calling?

God is Near Festival2001 Many of us can actually hear, deep within our hearts and minds, ministers’ voices declaring Christ’s words: “Nobody can come to me unless the spirit of the Father draws him.” As we hear these words, we feel a wall or a roadblock to even considering the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:27, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salty. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus paints a wonderful picture with words, (salt and light) to talk about being noticed and being useful as a Christian!!

Matthew 5:13-16-“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon in story form that uses a made up fairy tale to lay the platform for discussing the Potter and the clay.

JER 18:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message." 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Return To Contrition Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 9:1-37 about the confession of hte people made in response to the hearing of the law

Text: Nehemiah 9:1-37, Title: Return to Contrition, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Mackenzie wanting to go the Dinosaur museum, and us not really having time, and hoping that she would forget, but three-year olds have surprisingly one-track minds over long ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Newness In Christ

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

When a person is saved he has a new relationship with the Lord. "behold all things are made new".

Newness in Christ II Corinthian 5:17 Intro. When a person comes to Christ, he changes. -It is God who changes us. -We are changed in such a dramatic way that the Bible says we are a “new creation” (creature) -1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Illustrates this change. -As believers in Christ there are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Become New

Contributed by Giovanni Solares on Aug 11, 2009

What are those things that were made new, became new, and are becoming new in the life of a believer of Christ?

“All Things Are Become New” 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. New Lord - God, Master, King, Father (2 Cor. 5:17; John 8:44; John 1:12; Matt. 6:9; ) 2. New Life - eternal life, changed life, Christian life, meaningful life, peaceful life, abundant life (John 3:16; 2 Cor. 5:17, Phil. 1:21; Gal. 2:20; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2009

Total surrender to God’s will is required for us to experience the healing touch of Christ and be made spiritually whole.

I Choose / Mark 1: 40 - 45 Intro: When I was in grade school, there was a dreaded disease that pervaded the community. There was no vaccine, no antidote and no known cure. The only way to insure that you would remain disease free was to keep those affected by the disease quarantined. --- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Even The Religious Person Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1.

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1. True Spirituality is much more than Possessing Religious Privileges (:17-24) a. Religious Privileges can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jeremiah 22 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous anger and merciful hope in Jeremiah 22, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God and living out His principles, even in challenging times. Key

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into Jeremiah 22. We’ll explore God's stern warning to the Kings of Judah, His judgment on the wicked, and His promise of restoration. Jeremiah 22 is a heavy passage, filled with righteous anger and merciful hope. As we navigate these themes, let's ...read more

Topics: Book Of Jeremiah

The Art Of Servanthood

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Sep 7, 2001

Why is being a servant of God such an Art?

The Art of Servanthood John 13:1-17 A. Introduction 1. The Water (Anonymous) It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The creeks and streams were long gone back into the earth. It was a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I Where Am I And Why?

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about being chosen in Christ.

Who Am I – Where Am I – Why? Chosen In Christ To Be... Ephesians 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007

Fathers are not to be viewed as the family fool, but as the guiding force of the family; for God has made him just that.

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family Text: Gen.18: 19 Intro: It is rather tragic that the position of fatherhood has been much diminished in our present-day culture. Listening to some of the liberal psychologists, one would think that fathers are not really that important to the family unit. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Harvest Known To Man Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 30, 2023

Chapter 14 is a great encouragement and a preview of terror that sets anyone who doesn't know Christ on a collision course with a righteous God. The time to know Jesus is now, before there are no more chances!

Alpha and Omega, Part 42, Revelation Part 19 The Greatest Harvest known to Man Revelation 14:9-20 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time, we explored the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20, Romans 1:18, Matthew 10:15, Matthew 7:21, John 3:16-17, Revelation 6:9-11, Romans 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Confident In A Crisis

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book,Answers to Life Difficult Questions. I added illustrations and made it to a sermon.

HOW CAN I BE CONFIDENT IN A CRISIS? Illustration: When I was young my Dad always told me about his childhood and how they lived in a house that is near the Sea. The thing that he most feared was the typhoon since their house is made of wood, it will be beaten down, almost carried by the wind, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-12

Denomination: Baptist