Sermons on Beyond The Law:

Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023

Intro - Monotheism - God, the Father - God the Son, Jesus Christ - God, the Holy Spirit - Salvation by Grace - The Resurrection - The Gospel Message

Denominations have most often come about due to differences in beliefs from others. Many of them started because of a great move of God at a specific time and place in history. Then, after many years, they became a religious organization that operates with their own identity, doctrinal beliefs, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:14, 2 Peter 1:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Living In Community Belonging To God And To His Family Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Apostle Paul warned the Corinthian Church that they were in danger of losing the race of the Christian life and missing out on the benefits of companionship with others. Paul explains the beauty of belonging to God and what it means to live in Christian community.

Sermon – Believers Living in Community Belonging to God and to His Family Scriptures: 1Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-5, John 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Press On!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 29, 2023

This is an expository sermon in a series from Philippians.

Title: “Press On!” Scripture: Phil. 3:12-14 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-30-23 Intro: Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team — a heartbreaking experience for any teenager. Then he became one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"having What It Takes:" The Parable Of The Tower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we will be looking at what Jesus said it takes to be His disciple in a message entitled, “Having What It Takes.” These are two parables Jesus uses in talking about real discipleship

Parables to Live By “Having What It Takes:” The Parable of the Tower Luke 14:25-33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpPqJo3Lio  While Jesus was traveling in the area of the Jordan River, he was approached by a rich young ruler who asked, “Good Teacher, what good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, John 6:53-54, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Spring Forward

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

There’s a surprising freedom that comes from following God unto the unknown. Enjoy it.

If you look back on the last 10 to 50 years the amount of change we have experienced in this country is pretty staggering, isn’t it. From propeller planes to space shuttles, from Ozzie and Harriet to Ozzie Osborne, from the Cold War to the War on Terror. But at least we’ve had the same government, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 1, 2023

After the cleansing of the Temple, Jesus teaches the Disciples about Forgiveness

The Importance of Forgiveness Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34 Good morning. Doctor Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins Hospital, said about unforgiveness, “There is a physical burden to being hurt and disappointed, Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Paths

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 5, 2023

A sermon to adults on returning to what our country was founded upon.

Jeremiah 6:16-18 “The Old Paths. Look, Listen and Learn” 8/6/23 A.M. I like OLD STUFF. I REALLY LIKE OLD TRACTORS. In fact, I had a 1999 model tractor, 4wd, diesel. And I decided to sell it. Why? Well, 1999 is only 24 years old and I found a 1959 International that I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities In Worship, Part 6

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2023

There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise 4. Tithing and giving...

Priorities In Worship, Part 6 Hebrews 10, 24–25 It’s Gods desire to be glorified in all that we do and say. If our lives are to count for something then we are to glorify Jesus through speak and actions of love. P.H Hebrews 10:24-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude shows us what it means to be a healthy Christian

Title: A Healthy Christian Theme: To show that there are false teachers, but we must keep out self-healthy NJ and willing to help others. Text: Jude 1:17 - 23 Transition: You might say all of this one way or another is spiritually sick and theologically wrongheaded, and you would be right. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Principle Assets(2023)-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 15, 2023

6 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-VI—1Corinthians 1:7a(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pound Cake—My wife makes a fantastic ‘sour-cream pound cake’, in the manner of Herb Traub’s ‘Pirate’s House’ restaurant in Savannah, GA. What makes the cake stand out above others is the deliciously delectable ‘crust’ that forms on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Message In 1peter – Number 8 – Woe To You Lazy Ministers And Pastors Who Feed Yourselves And Not The Ones In Your Charge - 1peter 5:1-3 - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2023

A shepherd must NOT be driven by the world’s agenda or ideology or greed. Righteous paths today are more difficult with all the liberal theology (satanic denial), WOKE, and Marxism pervading society and the church. The pastor must be skilled to lead the sheep in correct ways.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 8 – WOE TO YOU LAZY MINISTERS AND PASTORS WHO FEED YOURSELVES AND NOT THE ONES IN YOUR CHARGE - 1Peter 5:1-3 - PART 2 THE ROLES OF SHEPHERDS/PASTORS IN THE LORD’S SERVICE [A]. THE INTRODUCTION This message is PART 2 of the previous message all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 10:21, Jeremiah 12:10, Jeremiah 50:6-7, Ezekiel 34:1-10, Jeremiah 25:34-36, Jeremiah 3:15, Jeremiah 23:3, Jeremiah 23:4, Ezekiel 34:23-24, 1 Peter 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leftovers

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

Since Thanksgiving, we’ve all probably had plenty of good food, and usually in our family, there are plenty of leftovers. So many leftovers that sometimes they spoil before we get a chance to eat them!

Our key verses today will be found in: Exodus 34:14 Matthew 6:33 Today’s message is titled: Leftovers. As we go into 2023, I thought we might remind ourselves of the importance of putting God First. BODY Putting God first. Sounds easy enough, right? Today’s message is loaded with scripture. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Matthew 6:33

A Christian’s Code Of Work

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 4, 2023

When you feel that your work matters to God you will have a sense of pride & purpose about your work, no matter what that work may be. You will have an inner motivation to do well.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURES: Philippians 1:27; Ephesians 6:5-7; Colossians 3:17; Daniel 4:34-37, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 6:5-7, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 104:24, Genesis 2:15, John 5:17, Daniel 4:34-37, Daniel 6:3-28, Mark 6:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In The Old Testament & The New Testament

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 10, 2023

This is a message on the extraordinary continuity between the Old and New Testaments as relates to the Gospel. Hints or bold statements about the coming Good News of Jesus Christ are everywhere in the old Testament.

CATM Sermon for September 10, 2023 We’re in the middle of a month-long discussion about evangelism, or sharing our faith. We decided to focus on this area for this month because we’re exploring for the whole year what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Sharing Jesus is an important aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 12:1-3, John 6:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational