Sermons on Blotted Out:

Leave Here Vindicated Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 15, 2010

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector as it high lights our position before God.

Introduction What do you think this passage is about? Prayer? Well, yes Jesus uses the way people pray in his parable, so there are some important lessons about prayer. Arrogance? Pride? Humility? There is certainly a lot in the parable about arrogance or pride and humility. Final judgement? The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Part 3 -- Which Way Will You Choose? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

This third part of the series deals with our choice to live either a way of faith, or a way of unfaith.

WHICH WAY WILL YOU CHOOSE? Habakkuk 2:2-20 Then the Lord replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Three Friendships Every Person Needs

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014

When we go through life’s valleys, we need good friends who will call forth our destiny, encourage us in the Lord, and speak the truth to us.

THREE FRIENDSHIPS EVERY PERSON NEEDS REVIEW LAST WEEK: We starting looking at David last week and Psalm 23 – learning how we can experience Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our darkest valleys. QUESTION: Did you ever wonder how David – the runt of the litter, youngest of eight brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: *other

The Judgment Of The Saints

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2014

What will it be like when we as followers of Jesus Christ stand before the Judgment seat of Christ? What about the books that will be opened and the Lamb's Book of Life? Will the Lord be honored by what is in the books or will we be humbled?

A few weeks ago we took a look at the do’s and don’ts of judging others on earth whether they are Christians or not. Two weeks ago we looked at the certainty of the judgment that is awaiting those whose faith and trust was not in Jesus at the time of their death. Today we’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008

In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is possible to look forward to a merry Christmas in full awareness that we live in a world of misery. Just as there is nothing inconsistent with taking medicine to feel better in a world of sickness, so there is nothing inconsistent with a merry spirit in a world of misery.

Dr. Samuel Upham, a theological professor and a man of great learning, was dying. The family was gathered around his bed and someone said I believe he is already dead. Someone else said his feet are still warm and nobody ever dies with warm feet. Dr. Upham opened one eye and said, "Joan of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Instructions For Ministers Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Because Jesus Christ is the Lord of Hosts; you must practice ministry that gives honor to His name.

Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:10-16. Do you know what treacherous living looks like? In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. FCF: People deal treacherously against their brother. Why does God reject offerings? Mal. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

Christmas Eve Service

God with us Matthew 1:18-25 Good evening everyone- It is Christmas Eve- Advent season is finished and in the books- DONE CHECK All presents, food, schedules down to the wire of getting done- if you are not done with them by now, it will be a late night for you. A cerebration, a time with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

"Destined"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

There are those destined for eternity with Christ and those destined for eternity without Christ; those whose names are in the Book and those whose names are not.

7 It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:7-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2006

what was finished when Jesus died on the cross.

THE WORD OF VICTORY "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished." John 19:30 The last two weeks we have been occupied with the tragedy of the cross; we turn now to its triumph. "It is finished." The ancient Greeks boasted of being able to say much in little. "It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Priesthood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Priest? CHRIST, the never-ending Priest. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:16 (King James Version) 7:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praising In Spite Of- Whatever

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2013

Psalm 9, is a good pattern for us to go by in life- praise and prayer! This is a verse upon verse study from Psalm chapter 9.

Praising In Spite Of- Whatever Psalm 9:1-20NKJ I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal