Sermons on Big Decisions:

God Wants Us To Be Restored

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 6, 2006

In this text we see several challenges made to Peter, however, I want you to notice the specific “challenges” that Jesus made. I. Jesus tested Peter (1-14) II. Jesus examined Peter (15-19) III. Jesus challenged Peter (20-25)

God wants us to be restored John 21:1-25 (read-15-19) Introduction: God understands each of us as individuals. He is quite aware of our mindsets and moodswings. He knows what we are going through and he is ready to help us in times of trouble. Especially when we start drifting or backsliding away ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, Joel 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Home Is Waiting

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

The preparations we need to make in order to go to Heaven

A NEW HOME IS WAITING John 14:1-6 When we are getting ready to move, and are re-locating to a new home, we want to know something about where we’re going to, and we’d like to know what its gonna be like.....We’re gonna need to make some changes...... Like our address and our bank accounts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Behind The Door? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a series done by Joseph Rodgers "A Journey to the Cross"

How many of you watch “Let’s Make a Deal” You have no idea what’s behind door #1 or door #2. It could be something great or a Zonk, which NOT something great. Well, in this passage of Scripture we find two different people behind two different doors with two completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bowl Judgments (Part 2)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 8, 2014

God's just wrath brings destruction to the Earth during this time. When the nations of the earth assemble against Israel and are defeated by Jesus Christ, Israel’s Messiah at his second coming – where will you be? This is our challenge today!

The Bowl Judgments (Part 2) Revelation Part 26, Revelation 16:12-21 INTRODUCTION - Mark a place at Joel 3 also … - Last week, we discussed the first five bowl judgments - God was now carrying out judgment not to bring repentance -- To show the Earth his wrath during this time and, -- ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2012

Seven lessons learned from the backsliding of others

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding? March 11, 2012 A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Christmas Present Of All Time

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2011

Are we going to get so caught up with the frentic frenzy of secular Christmas that we miss the real McCoy?

Grimston 21-12-2011 The First Christmas present. In the approach to Christmas and the frenetic frenzy of buying Christmas presents that accompanies it I am reminded of this story. Story: The only son of a very wealthy man had his 21st birthday on Christmas Day. His mother gave him some gold ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God In Trials

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"So"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 30, 2010

The word so is used many times in God's Word for many reasons. Here are just a few important ones.

“So” October 31, 2010 I was reading the other day that the average male speaks 2000 words a day while the average female speaks 5000. That is two and a half times more that a man and you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blacklist - Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to have . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anatomy Of Spiritual Adultery, Part 8 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Spiritual Adultery, part 7

The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Spiritual Adultery, part 7 Hosea 7 David Taylor We are midway in our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. Let me recap. The first three chapters set the stage for how we see God ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Jesus Stopped: The Nature Of His Two Comings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2015

We often need hurry because our time is so limited, but God is in no hurry. That means we have to adjust to God’s ways and imitate His ways.

Where Jesus Stopped: The Nature of His Two Comings (Isaiah 61) 1. Some people can be too patient. One blogger complained. She writes: “Today, my new roommate took a shower. This would be a good thing, except for the fact that it's apparently taken her two months just to take this one. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness And Belonging – A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2011

This is a brief baptism sermon highlighting the themes of forgiveness and belonging

Forgiveness and Belonging – A Baptism Sermon There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2013

Jesus offers the absolute best gift we could imagine, the gift of Himself - up close, personal, and intimately connected to us in our joy and in our distress.

Who here loves dogs? Some of us have a real love for animals. There can be a deep connection between a dog and his master, or a cat and his servant. Cats don’t have masters. They know they are the boss. Well, a while back a newspaper carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Now a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement In Times Of Persecution

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009

As we come close to the returning of Jesus Christ the persecution will become more intense and even in those days we can find encouragement in the Truth of God’s word.

Encouragement in Times of Persecution 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week? The Christians in Thessalonica thought he was coming back during their time. They were grateful to God for Paul’s first letter, but it did not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist