Sermons on Bible Influence:

Jesus Is The Answer...not Always (Acts 17:22-31)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

“Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.” (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Putting The Word To Work Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 18, 2007

Often we ignore the only powerful tool that God has given us to overcome sin. God has promised to bless His Word, not our talent. We need a commitment to share God’s Word with others.

Putting the Word to Work II Timothy 4:2 Purpose: To explain that the Word of God is our only tool to help others. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to confront others with God’s Word. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life-Changing Guarantee

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007

God offers us a guarantee. His love, protection and guidance is seen in the Scriptures. It is a guarantee that will absolutely change lives.

A Life-changing Guarantee Open: What good is the Bible? Do we really need it? How useful is it for us today...some 4000 years later. Illus. Nowadays when you buy an appliance, anything electronic...they offer you a guarantee. So if you scratch it, drop it, immerse it...it’s covered and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Replacing Judas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the third in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Replacing Judas” Acts 1:12-26 5.6.07 Curtis had for me a great remark this week; I had emailed the leaders and asked them for an opinion on today’s passage, and he emailed me back his, and then had something interesting to say about the disciples, something he’d been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dying To Please God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the thirteenth in my series on the Book of Acts. This sermon only is in outline form.

“Dying to Please God” Acts 6:8-8:1 August 5, 2007 I. Stephen’s ministry - :8 II. Stephen’s opposition - :9-14 III. Stephen’s outlook - :15 IV. Stephen’s sermon outline – 7:1-50 A. God with Abraham B. God with Joseph 1. Rejected by his brothers 2. The rejected becomes the deliverer C. God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Micah 2:6-13 Intro A lot of preaching takes place each week. In America alone, five million sermons a year are preached. In large cities, in small towns, and in the country, people assemble to hear sermons. People

What Constitutes Good Preaching? Micah 2:6-13 Intro A lot of preaching takes place each week. In America alone, five million sermons a year are preached. In large cities, in small towns, and in the country, people assemble to hear sermons. People also listen to sermons on radio, television, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Another Visit To Corinth Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

The background of Corinth, the character of the city, Paul’s association with the Corinthian church, reasons to study 2 Corinthians, and an examination of the salutation, 1:1-2.

ANOTHER VISIT TO CORINTH January 13, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 Introduction- How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? Charismatics/Pentecostals: Ten. One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Wait, There's More!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008

The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

A Remnant Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The Lord preserves for himself a people who are his very own.

The LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. … Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you (1 Sam. 12.22, 24) INTRODUCTION It is a wise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Preaching And Accountability Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The proclamation of the gospel is essential to salvation.

While Paul maintains his focus on unbelieving Israel (10.16), he makes some general observations about the process of salvation that are universal. The main theme of this paragraph (10.14-21) is an explanation of why Israel failed to understand that God’s righteousness resides in Jesus who is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

God's Purpose In Mercy Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is faithful in the execution of his plan of salvation. Paul deals with ethnic Israel.

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. INTRODUCTION ROMANS 9.1-11.36 There is an obvious coherency to the first 8 chapters of Romans that culminates with an affirmation of the believer’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The "seven words of the cross."

WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Congregational