Sermons on Calvin Miller:

Delivered From Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Psalm 116 is about being a survivor, and being alive when, except for the grace of God, the author would be dead. He was delivered from death, and this is his song of thanksgiving.

Memorial Day began as a day to honor and remember those who died in the Civil War. The very first soldier to die in that war was Colonel Ellsworth, a personal friend of President Lincoln. Lincoln gave his regiment the honor of being the first to cross the Potomac into Virginia and pull down the ...read more

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During A Sermon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2025

Acts 20:1-12 shows us how God encourages his people.

Introduction Henry T. Mahan, former pastor of the 13th Street Baptist Church in Ashland, KY, said: “Persecution and opposition ought to encourage rather than discourage us, for we are faithfully warned by our Lord that the natural man and the religionist will not receive the gospel of the grace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian And Government

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 14, 2020

I preached this sermon to remind believers of the role of government as a God-ordained entity in our lives.

Title: The Christian and Civil Government Scripture: Romans 13:1-9 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 6-7-2020 (Riots) Intro: During the past week and a half I have heard a lot of people demand and emphasize their rights. The result has been the wanton destruction of our communities, personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Institution Of The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2019

It meant a lot to Jesus to spend those hours with His disciples. He loved them, and their presence encouraged Him. He took the cup and the bread of the Passover and transformed them into memorials of His own blood and body, for He wanted the disciples to remember Him.

Tom Lowe 12/18/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (22)Institution of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25 (Focal Passage), Luke 22:17-20 Location: Upper Room Date: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Then Cometh The End

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 1, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ. This lesson affirms the kingdom began on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Rapture (caught up) at His Coming? 2. Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming? 3. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “then cometh the end.” We will address three theories in pre-millennialism in this lesson: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disaster! Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003

In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Divided

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

The need for forgiveness and reconciliation among believers.

A Family Divided Bible Reading: Amos 1: 11-12 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO A Family Divided p.1 Our story tonight begins in a tent somewhere in Palestine, according to historians in or about 2006BC. A woman is in the last painful moments of labour. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006

Jesus ate and healed on the Sabbath, going against what the leaders taught. So what can or can’t a person do on the Sabbath. How to keep the spirit of the Sabbath while being Sunday Christians.

Matthew 12:1-14 – Remember the Sabbath Today we are continuing to look at the life of Jesus, and we are reading from the passage where Jesus confronts the religious authorities about what to do and what not to do on the day of worship. Let’s read Matthew 12:1-14. Danny Dutton, age 8, from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Remembers

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 11, 2008

It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’.

GOD REMEMBERS It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’. Let us look into the Word of God, take on board what it says, and as a result be encouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Home Security

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Protecting the 'home front' of our church from the enemies' attacks from without and within.

HOME SECURITY MATTHEW 12:22-37 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 3, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: (mole theme adapted from Pastor Joseph Smith, Sept. 01, sermoncentral.com) Have you ever had a turf war with a mole? Moles are unpleasant, destructive, and even dangerous animals. How? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Averting An Apostasy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010

Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church