Sermons on Charged:

Our Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 2, 2005

As children of God we have dual citizenship: as citizens of our native country and as citizens of the Kingdom of God.

OUR DUAL CITIZENSHIP So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 12, 2005

Jesus tells the parable of the servants watching for the masters return.

MUB 3-13-05 LUKE 12;35-40 35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003

2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Purification Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves". If we are going to have revival there needs to be a humbling of the people of God.

PURIFICATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:11-14 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRO: Stubbornness In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:11-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

I've Got You Covered

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

If your iniquities have been forgiven and if your sins have been covered you are indeed a blessed man or woman. You and I are a blessed man or woman if we have received forgiveness from God when we really deserved the judgment of God.

I’ve got you covered. No doubt we have all heard that phrase and perhaps have used it on occasion. But what exactly does it mean. You step up to the counter to pay for your soda and candy bar and you reach into your pocket to pull out some money and you realize that you don’t have any with you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jet Tour Through 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Timothy

1 TIMOTHY – Counsel INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy was the 11th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Redemption

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the First Sunday in Advent and the focus is on Christ's second coming. On that day the Day of Redemption will be complete. What is this day and how has it and will it affect me?

Introductory Considerations 1. "Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." These words were spoken by Jesus to His disciples nearly 2,000 years ago and are spoken by Him to us today. 2. This day is has come, is coming and will come - and we should hear these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

An outline on the four compromise that Satan seek to make a deal with you.

Let’s Make a Deal by Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com Exodus 8:25-10:29 1. First compromise: Don’t leave, but do you thing here in Egypt (Exodus 8:25-32) a. Land represents territory and domain i. The Devil wants you in his territory so he may have domain over you 1. How? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Heart

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Christian Perfection is possible!

A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Holiness

The Maturing Christian Leaves The Old Life Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 9 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The woman caught in adultery is the picture of the maturing Christian leaving his or her old life of sin.

Picture # 9: The maturing Christian leaves the old life of sin. John 8:1-11. Before we look at the text, take a look at the problem: The earliest manuscripts and many other ancient witnesses do not include John 7:53-8:11. A reason this manuscript was not included in the early manuscripts could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the fact that christians want Jesus only for themselves.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Subject: The Great Commission Theme: Responsibility of Christians regarding... "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!" Introduction: There is a story told of a man who was awakened one night by the sound of a gunshot in his room. On inquiring the cause, his servant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

United, Divided, One In Christ Part 2 August 18, 2002 Romans 12: 4-5 "For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5 (RSV) "For just as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nearly Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007

A sermon about christian warfare with Satan.

NEARLY KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRO: Recently I watched the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of an up-and-coming boxer. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even though he was nearly knocked down, he was never knocked out. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Mora Than Conquerors

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007

Christians should live victoriously in Christ who loved us.

MORE THAN CONQUERORS Romans 8:28-39 Romans 8:28-39 will tell us that Christians should live victoriously through Christ who loved us. Paul said that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us. When we say that we should live victoriously, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist