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The Hope Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 21, 2013

The living hope of the new birth springs not only from believers¡¯ future inheritance & present joy but also out of their faith in God¡¯s written Word. Here Peter examines the Great Hope of Eternal Salvation from the viewpoint of 4 divine agents involved wi

1 PETER 1: 10-12 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HOPE OF ETERNAL SALVATION [Matthew 13: 16-17 / 2 Peter 1:20-21] The story began one summer's day toward the end of the nineteenth century when an English city boy was on A VISIT TO RURAL SCOTLAND. That afternoon the boy went swimming in a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment Versus God's Kindness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013

The two sides of God.

INTRO.- Judgment versus kindness? Whether we like to admit it or not, it appears there are two sides to God. He has times when He becomes angry at mankind and times when He demonstrates extreme kindness. Genesis 6:5-8 5 The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11, Romans 2:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody Should Worship Jesus Christ!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2015

Everybody should worship Jesus: 1. Because He is the Lord God (vs. 1). 2. Because He is the light giver (vs. 4-9). 3. Because He is the love giver (vs. 10-11). 4. Because He is the life giver (vs. 1-3 & 12-13).

Everybody Should Worship Jesus Christ! John 1:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2014 *We call this a worship service, and most of us are here today to worship the Lord. But what do we mean when we say we have come to worship the Lord? *Melvin Newland gave one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Burn A Hole In The Fire

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

Importance of a father.

Mark 9:17-27 KJV And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; [18] And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013

The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope: Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Part 3 Of 3)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 12, 2011

Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces.

THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN: A BIBLICAL EXPLANATION OF HOPE {PART 3} REVELATION 14:1-14 Sermon Objective: Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces. INTRO >>This sermon begins with a video titled “Hope.”<< There are three things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Jude 14:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Take A Ride Or Abide

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

The world offers such temptation and many Christians are walking away from Jesus and toward the world, will you take a ride o ABIDE?

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TO RIDE OR ABIDE? I am afraid that many people who have sometime in their lives made a promise to God and to Christ, have been taken for a ride. I am certain that many Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory In Suffering Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who suffered for his people.

Here’s some INTERESTING advice to parents, ‘People get very upset by the idea that their children might have to suffer. Well, why? […] are you having children? You want them to be Christians, don’t you? If they are going to be Christians, they are going to suffer. That is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ’s Real Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013

If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Quick Lessons Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Solomon pursues the meaning of life for us. did he discover the answer? Well, here are three quick lessons of life!

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Three Quick Lessons of Life Have you ever asked or been asked these questions about life? Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? Solomon did. He pursued the meaning of life and chronicles them for us in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Unchained

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2013

If you are chained, bound to anyting that is contrary to the Will of God it is the anointing that will destroy the yoke. Unchained and set free.

“Unchained” Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 10:27 “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Keeping Our Commitment To Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2013

How can we keep our commitment to Christ? 1. Follow the steps of our Savior (vs. 18-22). 2. Be willing to suffer like our Savior (vs. 23a). 3. Depend on divine deliverance (vs. 23b-25).

Keeping Our Commitment to Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2012 *On February 23, 1836, General Santa Anna's Mexican army arrived in San Antonio to begin the 13-day battle for the Alamo. The commander of the Alamo was Colonel William Travis. Legend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Value Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2013

The Lord’s Supper is important for us because: 1. It helps us reexamine our lives (vs. 27-32). 2. It helps us remember what Jesus did for us on the cross (vs. 23-25). 3. It helps us reveal the truth about Jesus Christ (vs. 26).

The Great Value of the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2012 *Holding up a piece of this unleavened bread, it surely doesn’t look like much. In fact, you probably can’t see it from the back of the church. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Double Your Money

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2010

We think that we must protect what we have, and do not see those in need as brothers and sisters in disguise. But God puts back in our sacks more than enough when we walk on a mission of mercy and a journey of faith, caring for the hungry and needy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 16, 1988 (World Hunger Sunday) Somehow, when our whole orientation is consuming and enjoying and entertaining ourselves, we pay no attention to anything beyond today. What we have today we use, and assume that tomorrow will take care of itself. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist