Sermons on Breaking The Law:

Dark Cloud Ministry Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 7: 1 – 24

John 7: 1 – 24 Dark Cloud Ministry 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. 2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Government Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The role of government

Romans 13 a- Government Turn with me this morning, to the book of Romans, chapter 13. We have been going through the book of Romans together, and today we come to the 13th chapter. In the book of Romans, Paul tells us that we have good news - even though we deserve condemnation for our sins -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right To Question God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

It is normal and natural to be angry when we suffer evil, and often we will be angry at God for not preventing it. This is valid and God gives us the right to question Him.

The right to question God is a right that God Himself has given to His children. He inspired men of God to write about their own questioning of God’s ways of dealing with the evils of life and all of its suffering and injustice. None is more bold than the prophet Habakkuk. He begins his book ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

If You Can’t Say Something Nice About Someone, Then . . . . Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

The issue is not learning how to control our tongues, but experiencing something new in our hearts.

Open: Our lives are filled with a long train of clich¨¦s -- saying and expressions that are so familiar to us that we heard said so many times we can finish them before the person talking gets to the end of it. So we’re going to start off today with a pop quiz to see how many of these clich¨¦s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 3, 2008

Forgiven people must be forgiving people.

Title: Forgiven Truth: Forgiven people must be forgiving people. Aim: I want to encourage the practice of biblical forgiveness. Resource: Forgiveness, Gary Inrig INTRODUCTION When Kay Lee married Tom Goetz, she was sure she had found her Prince Charming. Their courtship and wedding all seemed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Boss

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 8, 2012

Everybody has a boss. We all know what it means to have a boss. One of the churchy words we use is the word, “Lord”. I don’t think that we have a really good understanding of that word, simply because it’s not a word we use in everyday vernacular

“For the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The LORD Is Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeem The Time Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

In this final message of our series 'This Year can Be Different' we are going to talk what we need to do in order to redeem the time - 'trust in God's timing, and keep doing good.'

Redeem The Time Good morning MGCC! Welcome to His Church! I want to start off our time with some words from a prayer that Moses prayed over 3,400 years ago… Would you stand and pray it with me. We will take turns I’ll go first. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Esther 4:14, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Hiram Withers on May 20, 2019

What makes sin serious is not that we sin, it is that we sin against God. To truly know God is to understand the severity of our sin.

I spent a lot of years angry at God. I was so angry that there came a point that I decided he was a fable, he did not exist, he was a crutch for the weak who could not handle the troubles of life. I took every opportunity to prove to others they were living a lie. That was until the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4

The Promise Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon explores and applies Psalm 130 to the Christian life. Forgiveness is something that we all need both as individuals and as a community of believers. Thankfully, God knows this and has made plenty of provision for it!

The Promise of Forgiveness I. TEXT: Psalm 130 (KJV) A song of degrees 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. 3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty Answers To Common Objections To Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a clear conscience so that when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusive

Answers to Common Objections to Becoming a Christian I Pet 3:15,16 - "But in your hearts set Christ as holy (and acknowledge Him) as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 8th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2021

Year B, Proper 18.

Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23, Psalm 125, Isaiah 35:4-7, Psalm 146, James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37. A). THE CORRECT TREATMENT OF THE POOR. Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23. We have here three pairs of poetic couplets about attitudes to the poor. It is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23, Isaiah 35:4-7, James 2:1-17, Mark 7:24-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012

How many times did God’s people cross water that had parted for them? And what does this simple trivia question tell us about God’s main message in Scripture?

OPEN: I love trivia. I enjoy all kinds of trivia games. AND being a preacher, I especially love Bible trivia. In fact, I’ve even came up with my own Bible trivia question that I use sometimes to stump other preachers once in awhile. The Question: “How many times in Scripture did people cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

16 - The Israelites Chosen With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 13, 2021

This is the 16th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that God had chosen the people of Israel for a very special purpose.

Romans 9:1-5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18, Malachi 1:2-3, Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37-38, Exodus 33:19, Exodus 9:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2022

Having a heart for God does not mean we are flawless, but that heart is demonstrated by our actions and routines.

Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times (2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33) 1. People can surprise us. My friend called me in hysterics.“I just saw a mouse in my kitchen!”she yelled.“I’m so grossed out! It’s so disgusting!” “What are you going to do?”I asked. “I’m not sure. But you can bet I’ll never ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible