Sermons on Calvin:

Dealing With Divorce

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Biblical teaching on divorce: though divorce is not a good thing, it is sometimes permitted.

Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "I read where one wife plans to divorce her husband as soon as she can find a way to do so without making him happy." Friends, Arnold may have read that, but in real life, divorce is no joke. It seldom brings happiness to anyone. Most of us are aware of the devastating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2002

All Christians should have some good credentials of Christ in their lives.

CREDENTIALS OF A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN II Cor. 11:16-33 INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Remarkable Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

Identifying traits of a remarkable church.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 A Remarkable Church Introduction In our first look at this letter to the Thessalonian church, we noted that Paul had established the work during his second missionary tour, and that Timothy and Silas had accompanied him in the work. We know that he preached at the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 10, 2003

James tells us the tongue is impossible to tame, and then tells us to tame it! Here’s how God helps us do the impossible.

James 3:1-12 February 9, 2003 Taming the Tongue The Power of Words I love you, you’re important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same without you, I’m proud of you, you are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The Bible is clear about how we can receive the salvation offered to us by God through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: In 1 Corinthians 10:11, we read, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” The witness of the Old Testament is an example to the New Testament church. In the stories of the Old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Determined

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

6th message in James series. James pleads for marks of Christ’s Lordship to be evident and shows that genuine faith must be expressed not only in confession, but in practice.

Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, told of a make-believe country inhabited only by ducks. One Sunday morning the ducks all came to church, and waddled down the aisle into their pews. The duck preacher took his place behind the pulpit, opened the duck Bible and read, “Ducks! You can have wings, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Blessing Of Those Who Study His Word Despite The Impending Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The blessing of those who study His Word despite the impending judgment

The blessing of those who study His Word despite impending Judgment of God Psalm 1:1, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers.” Psalm 174I have followed your commands, which have kept me from going along ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical look at BARTHOLOMEW

“BARTHOLOMEW” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-51 Sunday, February 15, 2004 We are halfway through a series on the disciples. If you are visiting, we are going through the twelve disciples and we are halfway already. It is amazing to me that we are halfway. In looking at the first two years of my ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"High Expectations”

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2006

There are four truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to grasp as you labor diligently in the work of the Lord. As He brings revelation and illumination of these truths Christians will remain steadfast, faithful, and joyful in their work with Jesus

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29: 11 Title: “High Expectations” Theme: “Grasping the Promises of God in the Lord’s Work” Listen As I read Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic