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Provoke The Brethren

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2003

Let’s provoke one another to do good works and not to bring a division.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Enjoy God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religion Without Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008

Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord I Need Your Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 24, 2003

Our God was so gracious to send His Son His only Son to pay the price for the sins of humanity.

Lord I need Your Amazing Grace HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Feb. 23, 2003 Reading Verse One of the Hymn "Amazing Grace" Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Sabbath Rests

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Mar 5, 2003

The seventh day rest changed three times from creation to the church -- here is what it means for us today.

God’s Sabbath Rests There are three different sabbath rests described in scripture, having at least two features in common: 1) God created them 2) They involve the idea of “rest” 1) Genesis 2:1-3 Gen. 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Arriving On Time

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

Time is one of the great philosophical questions of all time – if I may make such a circular statement. Humankind has been in conniption fits since the dawn of time trying to discover its nature. What is time? How does it move? We know how to tell tim

Note: Although not quoted directly, I am sure that this sermon was greatly influenced by Chuck Swindoll’s work Living on the Ragged Edge. Arriving on Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 17, 2005 This morning I want to dispel one of the most widespread myths to ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

This sermon was adapted from a willow creek resource. It looks at the word take and how Christ used the word take to press home the gift of Gods grace.

Take Take it from me Take a hike Take a ride Take a break Take a message Take a letter Take a hint Take a bite Take a chance Take a hit Take a punch Take a shower Take a bath Take a breath Take a deep breath Take a taxi Take a bus Take a boat Take a train Just don’t take the M1 North at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Real Us

Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007

I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Gospel means "good news." Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is changing lives everywhere." Isn’t it good to know we hav

THE GOSPEL TEXT: Colossians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: THE GOSPEL 1. Gospel means "good news." 2. Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." 3. The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

A Day In The Life Of A Legalist

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

An article on leagalism excerpts taken from a Book by Jack Stewart, The Legalist A must read!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGALIST "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel;" Galatians 1:6 Have you ever swam in the ocean and been so distracted with the waves that you forgot to keep your eyes on the shore? It doesn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Revelation

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Revelation from God Our Father is the lifeblood of Christianity

Christianity is Revelation "On one occasion Jesus spoke thus: Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to you I offer praise; for what you have hidden from the learned and the cleaver you have revealed to the merest children." Matthew 11:25 A saying that is popular these days is that the longest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Catholic

Life Is Beautiful! Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 25, 2004

Appreciate the beauty of life loved by God

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! Part 2 Grasping a Full Life Series January 25, 2004 GIBC, Vancouver, BC And the LORD God formed a man’s body from the dust of the ground and breathed into it the breath of life. And the man became a living person. Genesis 2:7 (NLT) If you could tap Jesus’ phone line and hear His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sua Sponte!! Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

Without God’s grace, their is nothing that we can do on our own to enter heaven. This sermon encourages us to choose to accept God’s grace

The year was 1992 I was playing baseball at Campbell (the fighting camels). I was playing shortstop a position I had played for about 13 years. I was fielding balls keeping my bottom down and I have to admit I thought I was a pretty good fielder. Yet all my life I had struggled with my batting. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Baptist