Sermons on Child Bearing:

Rejecting What We Naturally Know

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1.

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1. God Always Responds in Wrath Against Those Who Reject His Revealed Truth (:18) -- God by nature is a God of Wrath Why should we believe in God's Wrath? a. Word usage in the Bible -- wrath, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paternity Testing Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

How do we know we are children of God? By the testimony of the Spirit of God. The paternity test for being a child of God is evidenced by the Spirit of God within us.

Joke about children: You spend the first two years of your children’s life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up. Grandchildren are God’s reward for not killing your own children. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Way To Lose: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way.

NO WAY TO LOSE: YOU WIN EITHER WAY Philippians 1:21-30 Proposition: A child of God knows that there is no way to lose in God’s kingdom as a committed Christian for living means Christ and to die is to be with Him for you win either way. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Does One Get To Heaven

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018

A contrast, between a child who received Jesus just the way He offers and a wealthy adult who wanted to come to Jesus on his own terms.

“How Does One Get To Heaven?” Luke 18:15-27 So how does one get right with God? How does one get to Heaven? Previously in Luke chapter eighteen, Jesus has just told the Parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Expect To Hear?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008

A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Finish Line Faith

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 17, 2014

One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the finish line to be with Jesus where He is

FINISH LINE FAITH Philippians 3:13-14 Longtime pastor of Moody Bible Church, Dr. Erwin Lutser, airs a radio program called Running to Win with emphasis on Making It Across The Finish Line. One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

He That Weepeth

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].

Psalms 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him]. {precious...: or, seed basket} Many believe that Ezra wrote this Psalm after the Jews returned to their homeland from captivity, and as he saw the barren ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Triumph In Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2007

God urges us to consider four elements of the Lord’s victory: 1) His triumphant sin-bearing, 2) sermon, 3) salvation, and 4) supremacy.

On the events of this week, John Piper noted: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Other

Lie Detector Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 13, 2007

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour". No lying. A sermon about the breaking of this commandment by the members of the Sanhedrin. Contrasted with the truthfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The tongue is just a little piece of muscle. It has 10 000 taste buds, it weighs 70 grams, it is essential in chewing, swallowing, licking and speaking. The tongue is very useful. But it is also very sinful. James 3:8 "The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Debts Cancelled Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

To receive forgiveness of sins you must place your trust in Christ, and believe that your sin debt is only paid by him bearing the penalty of the curse for you.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 13-14 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. Just to refresh our memories, the reason Paul was writing this paragraph in which we find ourselves was to protect the believers from following ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Marks Of Great Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008

When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Undeserved Turned To Glory Series

Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011

The Analysis of the life of Ruth as set forth in book bearing her name will enable us to see how God works in the life of those who trusts in Him.

Amor Dee Text: Ruth 1-4 Sermon Structure: Analytical Subject: The Life of Ruth Theme: The Analysis of the Life of Ruth Title: Undeserved Turned to Glory Intro: Greetings… Text… Title… Prayer… How many of us here, did see people who are not talented, not so intelligent, not so wealthy yet reached ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Outpouring Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2011

Paul’s prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness & praise. This thankfulness was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in them and in the church. The Gospel was bearing fruit in & through their lives.

COLOSSIANS 1: 3-8 AN OUTPOURING OF THANKFULNESS [1 Peter 1:3-8] Paul gave continual thanks to God in his prayers. So it was natural that when Paul prayed for the church at Colossae, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This thankfulness was because their lives ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist