Sermons on Brand New Start:

Priase The Lord, O My Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 17, 2017

To keep from complaining, feeling depressed or having anger towards God, David reminds himself of the benefits that God has lavished upon him such as forgiveness, redemption, renewal, compassion and unending love.

PRAISE THE LORD, O MY SOUL Psalms 103:1-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While some Psalms are addressed to God, the righteous, sinners, Israel, Gentile nations and others; Psalms 103 was written by David to himself. Unlike others, this Psalm was not written due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes - Continued - 4 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

Blessed are the pure in heart, the peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fitting Sacrifice

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 10, 2016

the cost, quality and willlingness of our sacrifices makes them fitting or unacceptable

“A Fitting Sacrifice” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 David P. Nolte We all make sacrifices in many areas of life. Parents sacrifice for their children, and children for their parents. Spouse sacrifices for spouse. We make sacrifices for our friends. We make sacrifices for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Christ In You The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

The Mystery of Christ in you is crucial to understanding the difference between just having a religion and truly being saved. Mystery #1 God manifest in the flesh makes it possible for us to experience this life changing mystery of Christ in us!

THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY (Col. 1:27; I Cor. 2:7-14; 4:1-2) In the N.T. a "mystery" is some glorious eternal spiritual truth that had not been revealed in the O.T. but is now revealed in the N.T. (Col. 1:26). Faithfully teaching these mysteries is key to establishing new ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Case For A Creator (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/14/2013 I like the story of a little boy who was asked if he believed in God. He answered, “Well, yes I do.” When asked why, he said, “Well, I guess it just runs in the family.” Not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Christian Church

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 11, 2013

A summary of how the gospel is presented in the seven sayings Christ uttered from the Cross.

1. Introduction a. Learning how to listen for and hear God, understanding His instructions for and to us, and learning how to apply them in our lives is not unlike learning a craft or a skill and honing from apprentice to journeyman to master level. (1) It requires a desire to never be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

I'm Coming Down There!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 12, 2013

He was not the victim of circumstances but the victor over conspirators both physical and spiritual for His was a purpose driven death...to destroy him who had the power of death and set us free!

I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 16, 2013

You and I can make any plans we wish to make, God always has the final say in any matter.

Pastor Allan Kircher Sept 8, 2013 Judges 7:1-23 GOD HAS THE BEST PLAN ***Please note: Sermon is condensed. You need to add in between / spaces. Intro: Read James 4:13-17. James councils men against/foolishness making plans without consideration/will of God/matter. • You and I can make ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

3 Proofs Baptism Doesn't Save

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 5, 2012

3 arguments water baptism does not equivocate to salvation.

3 Proofs Water Baptism Doesn't Save Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: Most of our preaching is, and should be about the careful laying forth of Christian truth, but every now and then we need to discuss why certain beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Unjust? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2012

We should not think God unfair. God's mercy is far wider & higher that anyone dare hope, but no one is entitled to it & no one can demand from God an accounting or the principles on which He bestows mercy & grace nor that He should bestow it differently t

ROMANS 9: 14-18 IS GOD UNJUST? [1 Peter 2:6-10] Has God's plan gone awry because Christ was rejected by the very people who were prepared for Him, meaning the Jews? Our passage previously has revealed that as always some open their hearts to God's revelation while others hardened their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who's My Neighbor

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

The mandate to love our neighbor does not originate at all in his worth or our own virtue, but in the value of the image and likeness of God that is imprinted on him.

We have great children here at Holy Trinity. On July 1, on VBS Sunday, the kids made an offering to God for the education of Ellen and Anna, the daughters of ****, ****'s’ daughter-in-law, who had just passed away. The children gave generously, breaking their own piggy banks, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Roaring Like A Loin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2012

Verse upon verse study from the book of Revelation. Three saved and one delivered from addictions.

Roaring Like A Loin Revelation 11:1-19NKJ  Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 19 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 14, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nineteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nineteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter nineteen: On Life and Conduct 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. Proverbs 19:1 (NASB) A blameless life is far more valuable than wealth, but most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational