Sermons on Bondage:

Celebrating Advent Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009

Anna, who’s name means "grace," at 103 years of age celebrated the first coming of our Lord in the Temple, showing us how to grow old gracefully: Don’t complain; instead, celebrate and share the good news with as many people as you can.

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.

Paul has just finished telling the Colossians to stay away from those who want to tie them down to human rules and regulations. He says these rules are of no use to you in controlling your human desires. He says “Why would you want to subject yourself to human regulations when Christ has died ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Rest-Less Or Rest-Full? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 27, 2010

When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.

“Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Serious About Sin Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 17 of the series. In Chapter 9, Ezra discovered that the people, all the way up to the leadership, had committed the sin of mingling with the nations around them, mimicking their actions, and marrying their daughters.

The Book of Ezra Study #17 (Ezra 10:1-8) Getting Serious About Sin REVIEW: • In Chapter 9, Ezra discovered that the people, all the way up to the leadership, had committed the sin of mingling with the nations around them, mimicking their actions, and marrying their daughters. • His actions ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 2, 2010

John began his resurrection story with a testimony of how he came to personal faith in the Resurrection by considering the evidence found in the open tomb. The empty tomb bore witness to a physical or bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

JOHN 20: 1-10 THE EMPTY TOMB We have before us tonight the open sepulcher, the bewildered alarm it caused, and the faith it both elicited and excited. John's Gospel comes to a conclusion in chapter 20 with a proclamation of Jesus' victory over death and then is followed in chapter 21 by an ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

You cannot stay right with God without keeping right with your brother or sister in Christ. This is the eighth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This message talks about the power of conflict resolution in the church.

From The Problem to the Solution 8 – CONFLICT RESOLUTION This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION I trust that you have been gaining some valuable principles in your life as you have faced, are facing, or will face all of your problems And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua An Introduction

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 17, 2010

An introduction to the Book of Joshua

The Book Of Joshua Study Introduction: Good morning, welcome and Happy Independence Day! How many of you have family plans for today – maybe a 4th of July cookout, or a trip to the beach? Good – the talk today is minimal and we should have you out by 4 – 5pm at the latest ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Forsaking All Other Gods (1) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 23, 2010

I have discovered something: whenever God is stating or restating His LAW, it is never by itself. There’s always A STORY surrounds it And the story is a sotory of GRACE and Salvation.

Sermons on the Law of God? Are you jumping up and down and excited to hear about the 10 C? Or maybe your response is this: Oh no! I’ll hear again about how bad I am, how I’ll never measure up to God’s rules and regulations… Or the other side, a response like this, "Great! Finally, we are getting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010

These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 20:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love According To Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

Preached May 2nd, 2010 for the 5th Sunday of Easter at St. Paul's, Big Cove Tannery, St. Paul, McConnellsburg, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. It talks about the difference between the world's definition of love and God's definition of love through Jesus Chri

There’s a lot of talk in our world today about the topics of love. You’ll even hear those words used quite a bit by a lot of preachers in a lot of different churches. In fact, Jesus Himself in today’s Gospel reading gives us a commandment to “love one another as I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Build A Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012

A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian? What's That?!

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 6, 2012

According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85% of the American population is Christian and 99% of Mexico's population is Christian. I have been to both countries and can understand why some folks are confused with these percenta

A Christian? What’s that?! I Peter 1:22-25 Introduction: According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85 percent of the American populous is Christian. Even more amazing is a recent survey that shows Mexico to be 99 percent Christian. I have been to both countries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Hold Of Witchcraft

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

The hold of witchcraft can be broken upon a man;s life by the power of the Holy Spirit if the man is willing to surrender unto God.

BREAKING THE HOLD OF WITCHCRAFT. Study Text: Galatians 5: 19 – 21. Gal 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal