Sermons on Born Again Adopted:

How's Your Karma?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 3, 2007

A look at Israel’s history of (sinfully) worshipping the pagan gods of those people around them, its implications, and how Israel kept doing it again and again. The sermon compares this with how our contemporary society falls into this same trap (karma,

HOW’S YOUR KARMA? An Exploration of the Danger of New Age Mysticism in American Society Based upon the teaching of Isaiah 1:10-18 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA November 4, 2007—23rd Sunday After Pentecost A few months ago I did something that really upset my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Grow Up In Christ

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 11, 2007

We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Mary The Mother Of Jesus Can Teach Us In Her Lifestyle

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2016

There are I believe three important character traits that we as Christians would do well to adopt for ourselves in the character of Mary the Mother of Jesus 1. Her humility 2. Her commitment to God and 3. Her bravery.

TSL 31-01-2016 Sermon I would like to focus on one short phrase this morning from our Gospel reading. And it is the personal words that Simeon says to Mary: 34 ……..And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Simeon has been prophesying about Jesus’s future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Obey The Law

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a right way to obey the Law of God and a wrong way to obey the Law of God. We see examples of both in the Bible and we have clear instruction as how we should live within the Law.

How NOT to Obey The Law Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Malachi 4:4, James 2:8, Galatians 5:14, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 5:17-19, Romans 6:23, Matthew 23:25-27, John 8:34, Deuteronomy 5:16, Deuteronomy 22:6-7, Exodus 23:12, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:17-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Value Of A Soul Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In the Bible, Jesus shares a profound truth about the value of a single soul.

Why We Must Pray and Preach for the Lost In the Bible, Jesus shares a profound truth about the value of a single soul. In Luke 15:7, He says, "I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Ephesians 2:1-3

The Welcoming Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005

Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rapture Theory Debunked

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 23, 2014

The Rapture Theory has been adopted by many Christians as being sound doctrine. In this study, we examine the subject by noting that this subject was created by taking texts out of context and ignoring plain statements of Scripture.

The Rapture Theory claims, in short, that the Lord will come secretly to resurrect only faithful Christians before the coming of the “Great Tribulation” on the Earth. After the seven years of Tribulation on the Earth, all people will be resurrected and brought before the Judgment Seat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete Victory Through The Blood Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2019

There is a teaching that the Blood of Jesus is limited in it's power to forgive sins and the power of the devil and past. That we must confess again what God has forgotten. Let me say, when we come to Him, never to remember them again.

COMPLETE VICTORY THROUGH THE BLOOD OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! There seems to be a revival of the old teaching that the Blood of Jesus is limited in it's power to forgive sins and the power of the devil and past. That we must confess again what God has forgotten. Let me say, before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7, Isaiah 43:25, Mark 11:25, Hebrews 10:17, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Church Renewal Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 30, 2021

The church needs to understand that we are in a spiritual war. We are all born into a battlefield between Good and Evil.

Series Church Renewal Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:10-20, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Cares For Mephibosheth The Son Of Jonathan Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

In 2 Samuel 9:1 it says, “David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?””

Have you ever lost a dear friend, and then thought back to the fond memories you had of them over the years? You think back to the good times. The times you spent fishing, the family get togethers, the times out on the town, and you miss them. And you think to yourself, how could I do something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Comes To Narnia Series

Contributed by Mark Krieger on Dec 19, 2005

This is the third message in a three part series on Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The theme is Jesus, born to reign

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS Christmas Comes to Narnia Luke 1:26-33 This message is the third of a three part series on Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The slides below are power point slides used during the message. The picture slides were copied from web sites ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Different, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 1, 2003

Although Old Testament priests needed to offer sacrifices again and again, sacrifices which could never pay for our sin, Jesus offered himself once for all and totally payed the price required for our forgiveness.

March 30th Jesus the Priest Jesus is Different, part 1 Someone once wrote, “It used to be that Christianity was a revolutionary faith that turned the world upside down. But today Christians sit in Sunday morning church services looking at their watches, wondering what time dinner will be served, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ