Sermons on Bethel Vs Shechem:

Foundational Truth 1 (Wk.2) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "repentance from dead works" and "faith in God".

Dakota Community Church October 19, 2008 Foundational Truth 1 (Week 2) Introduction & Review: While evangelicals are over 50% more likely to give "ideal" answers to the questions about what churchgoers believe on 12 historical doctrines, one out of three of their responses differ from what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Are You My Mommy? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2008

If we come to salvation by faith alone then it follows that we grow in Christ by faith also….not by works. I don’t grow in my faith by being good, I grow in my faith by being faithful.

When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? Let’ take a poll. If your answer is one way or another is, “A solid mature Christian is a good person” please, raise your hand. Ok, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Accountable Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2008

Even though we are saved by grace, God will still hold us accountable for our actions.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who died and went to The Judgment. 1. St. Peter met him at the Gates of Heaven and said, “Before you meet with God, I thought I should tell you -- we’ve looked at your life, and your really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Against Legalism Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

Legalism hinders the work of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and wreaks havoc with the spiritual lives of those affected by it.

We continue on in our series of messages through the New Testament book of Titus. It’s written by the apostle Paul to his protégé whose name is (anyone?). Paul has left Titus on the isle of Crete for a reason. Titus 1:5a – The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Way And The Law Way Of Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 8, 2016

This message reveals how seeing the Christian live as obedience to rules often makes us legalistic judgmental, and loveless like the Pharisees but love for Christ because of the grace he shows us makes us obedient because we want to please Him.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle Revised 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com web homeorchurchbiblestudy,com bob marcaurelle Anderson, sc MESSAGE 6 THE LOVE WAY AND THE LAW WAY (1 Timothy1:6-17) Legalism or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012

The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Slave Or Son? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014

Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Legalistic God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 7, 2017

Too often we think God has too many rules and laws and we do not embrace God because of the rules/legalism

Believing and Not Believing The God of Rules May 7, 2017 I believe there are lots of people who would love to be followers of Jesus, people who want to believe, however, something holds them back. While these people are rejecting God, I believe they are doing this because they have a distorted, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

I Corinthians

Three Kinds of People I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 1. Natural Person - cp. Jude 19 A. Will not receive from the Spirit B. Cannot know because he will not receive 2. Spiritual Person A. Considers the Scripture B. confused the natural person 3. Carnal Person A. Reason for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Check Your Brain At The Door!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2019

Christian faith is more rational than atheism because it recognizes the minute information we possess and the insuperable complexity and design of the universe and life forms. We rest our intellect on the intellect of God. What could be wiser?

“DON’T CHECK YOUR BRAIN AT THE DOOR!” Acts 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE CHECKER (I was told this by a friend) 1. I went shopping at Walmart earlier today and got a sack of chicken legs. Right before the young lady rang them up, I asked her if they were front or back legs. 2. She paused ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 5:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Condemnation To Liberation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the battle between flesh and spirit, and the transformative power of faith in our daily lives.

Greetings, beloved in Christ! How wonderful it is to gather together, to feel the warmth of shared faith and the comfort of our spiritual community. We stand, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends earthly understanding. Today, we will be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Topics: Mindset, Flesh Vs. Spirit

Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:12-15, Romans 12:2, Psalm 61:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:12-15, Romans 12:2, Psalm 61:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Super Bowl: The World Vs. The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the battle between The World and The Church.

Sunday Morning January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” (#10) SPIRITUAL SUPERBOWL: THE WORLD VS. THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Introduction: 1. Today, on this Super Bowl Sunday, I want us to look at another Super Bowl that is taking place. This Super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible