Sermons on C Easter 6:

Getting Through Customs Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2014

The Bible tells me I can't get into Heaven if I have sin in my life. But how do get rid my sin? How can I make myself acceptable enough to God so that God will let my through Customs at the Pearly Gate?

How many of you have ever traveled to a foreign country? For those of you have not, there’s an arm of the government that you’ll encounter on the way back in to the states. Does anybody know what government agency we’re talking about? It’s called the U.S. Customs and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Costly Love Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2013

God's love is not cheap. It is not easy. God's love has a rich history in the whole of the Bible.

If God had a Facebook page, His Relationship Status with humanity would be: It’s Complicated. That’s because, it’s complicated. If you think about your walk with God, your relationship with God, you might agree. There are ups. There are downs. There are times when you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Costly Redemption Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Fellowship

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

We may have a relationship with Jesus Christ, but very few of us actually have fellowship with God.

There are three major themes that we’re going to cover in 1 John 2:3–11. One is that we are going to realize that if we say we have fellowship, then we need to be obedient to God’s Word. There is a major difference between having a fellowship versus having a relationship. We all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Help For The Hurting Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 1, 2013

A sermon examining the hope we have in Jesus.

HELP FOR THE HURTING HEART John 11:1-44 On any given Sunday, within this assembly there are people who are enduring tragedy, sorrow, and heartbreak. As we speak, members of our faith family are suffering emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually. You may have a precious loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Covenant Keeper Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Being a covenant keeping community is essential to our relationship with a covenant keeping God

Recently someone who has attended our church in the past sent me an email that contained these words: At this time, I have decided to take a step back and do some more thinking about things. I need some time to digest what I have learned and discovered and decide if it is right for me. This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Religion Of Convenience

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

We live in an age of convenience. There's nothing wrong with convenience per se. The danger is when we look for a Christianity of convenience rather than sacrifice and commitment. This sermon looks at "convenience Christianity" from several angles.

A Religion of Convenience Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 – “And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. 19 And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose And Argument With God Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 23, 2013

Moses raised many concerns about God's call in his life and God responded to each one of them.

I’ve titled today’s sermon, “How to lose an argument with God”. The simple answer is: get into one. I’ve had a few arguments with God, not too many because I like to think I’m a quick learner and I learned pretty early on that God’s way is, honestly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstood God: The Distant God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 25, 2013

God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE DISTANT GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Big Idea: God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works. Supporting Scripture: Romans 8:28-39; John 13:31-35, 14:23-24; 15:9-10 INTRO “Truck Speak” In a humorous 2011 Chevrolet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Standing On The Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2013

Acts 1 tells about three promises that are better than any other promise found in Scripture. Do you know what those promises are? And do you know why they are so important to us?

OPEN: I’d like you to stand with me as we sing this great Hymn: “Standing on the Promises.” Sing with me: “Standing on the promises that cannot fail When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God. (Chorus) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 3:16-20, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing Grace Of God! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 1, 2013

This is the tenth and final message in our series on the book of Ruth. Today we discover the amazing grace of our God as he brings redemption to Ruth and Naomi, hope out of despair, and life out of death. This can be the story of our lives too!

The Amazing Grace of God! - Ruth 4:9-22 - April 28, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #10 This morning we’re going to wrap up our series on the book of Ruth. And if you’ve been with us through this ten week journey you know it’s not been a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-22

Denomination: *other

Feeling Forgotten

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

If you have ever been abandoned and disappointed by other people, if you have ever felt forgotten by God, Genesis 40 has a word for you.

(A few years ago, I called the IRS. I was really anxious to have them correct a mistake they’d made. They were saying I only had one daughter, when I knew perfectly well that I had two. In fact, the daughter they said didn’t exist was the one that was costing me the most money. All ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Who You Are--The Believer In The Light Of Scriptures

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 19, 2013

Many people have a limited perception of their identity as Christians. Besdies being "sinners saved by grace," this sermon looks at the fact that believers are also sons, saints, servants, stewards and soldier of Jesus Christ.

Who You Are in the Light of the Scriptures Chuck Sligh May 19, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: Although this sermon fit in my number of page limit for sermons, it lends itself to more extemporaneous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple: Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2013

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? It starts with being a follower of Him. Then it gets better and better.

In April we spent some time as a congregation talking about reaching out to the community, and really what we were talking about was a question. That question, which follows from the events right after the resurrection of Jesus, is rooted in a command, not a suggestion, a command...that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational