Sermons on Boundary:

Keeping Grace In Bounds?

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

“Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take It To The Limit - Time Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Spreading yourself to thin.

Take It To The Limit - Time Exodus 18:1-27 January 27, 2008 Last week we begin a series of talks that I’m calling - "Take it to the Limit." The idea behind these 3 talks is that each of us has limits. You and I have boundaries. Fences Borders Lines of demarcation When it comes to having ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Table Of The Lord

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2018

A sermon that highlights the rich benefits of Holy Communion

Text: Psalm 23:5 “You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies.” David in Psalm 23 wrote about the Lord as our Shepherd. One of the roles of our Shepherd which Psalm 23 highlights is that our Shepherd prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemies. The first thing David ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding The Millstone Necklace

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus talked about bad and good offenses to submerge His disciples into "kingdom thinking".

Introduction: Ill. Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2015

7 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In the area of NC where I grew up, there seems to be at least one BBQ(pork) joint in every town(incorporated or not)! These are local ‘Mom & Pop’ businesses. These locals give every ounce of their energy to that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Compassion Risks Others' Criticism

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2009

To be an effective and compassionate church, we must risk the criticism of those who would like us to do church within our old confines. But not to take risks may cause our best to leave us. This is a time to work for peace, family life, community.

“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; and makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” "Something there is that doesn’t love a wall …” So speaks the poet Robert Frost, reflecting on the ravages of a New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"majoring In The Minors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 25, 2021

A sermon about being people of grace.

“Majoring in the Minors” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me, what seemed like, a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

There is no record that Jesus ever returned to Nazareth. Today, the city is largely a Muslim town. It still rejects Jesus. You know why they rejected Jesus? They wanted to control Him.

We begin a new series this morning: Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake. In the world of fashion, you can see Jesus is My Homeboy t-shirts on everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Brad Pitt. More than 500 movies have been made about Jesus. And everyone sings about Jesus from rapper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Hill!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007

An exhortation to men on Father’s Day. God has given each of us a voice, what will we proclaim with it.

Father’s Day- speak to fathers/husbands/men/yng men Mt 11:12 … the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. NIV Advertisement- Marines- A Few Good Men! How would you like your wife to say … I married one of the few good men! God- looking for men- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Failure Not Final Sermon Vii: Seize The Chance To Be Free From The Burden Of Failure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

As we Christians encounter individuals longing to be free from the burdens of sin and the barriers that divide us, seize opportunities that have been put in our pathway by the Lord to be instruments of peace.

SEIZE THE CHANCE TO BE FREE FROM YOUR BURDEN Philadelphia is a good place to visit for remembering how our land of the free came into being and then moved forward to become the home of the brave - due to the sacrificial efforts on the part of so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when the whole world seems to have "heart trouble", mature Christians must deal with "hot button" issues by getting to the real heart of the matter as taught by the Lord Jesus in word and in deed.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to prove their love for God by purity of living, which sets an example for those who may be struggling with issues of infidelity versus true love.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus taught His followers to prove their love by purity of living that flows from the heart.

“If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. However, Christian perspective on the subject of Christian distinctiveness presents to some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Living The Life Of A True Neighbour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

True Christianity is measured not only by our devotion to God but by how we treat others.

LIVING THE LIFE OF A TRUE NEIGHBOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:25-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:36-40, 1 John 4:20-21, Galatians 6:2, Romans 13:10, Proverbs 3:27 INTRODUCTION: One of the most profound parables of Jesus is found in Luke 10:25–37. A lawyer asks a question to test ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness In Family Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness in family life is essential for a Christian home. The family is the basic unit of society and the first place where godly values are nurtured.

Title: HOLINESS IN FAMILY LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:18-21, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Holiness in family life is essential for a Christian home. The family is the basic unit of society and the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-21, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God