Sermons on Chosen By God:

The Sin Of Externalism Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

I want to explore the characteristics of externalism today and offer a remedy for dealing with it if it begins to creep into your life.

The Sin of Externalism The Book of Mark Mark 2:15-3:6 I. Introduction: A. Do you consider yourself to be religious? B. A religious person is defined as one who exhibits religion. 1. One who practices the customs and observances of his faith. 2. He is often described as being pious, or devout. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For These People

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to do the same.

For These People Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:14-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:19 - Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Premise: Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean – Do This In Remembrance Of Me?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008

Remember His 1. Word 2. Work 3. Worth

Veterans Day – is a day to remember the sacrifices of eight million who died in the First World War. It is observed on 11 November at 11:00 to recall the end of World War I - 1918 (90 years ago). A war to end all wars Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a jagged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Freedom Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 8, 2010

We must be stubborn about the gospel, but we must be flexible about matters of lesser importantance.

[If you would like to receive sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] FREEDOM IN CHRIST In the first century, Christian freedom was under attack. Freedom is precious. It often comes at a great price. And sometimes it can be easily lost. Paul was a freedom fighter. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

Faith must be LIVING or it is not faith at all. Faith must be SEASONED with love or it will not be SWALLOWED by our children!

Faith of Our Mothers 2 Timothy 1:5 2 Timothy 1:5 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. (NIV) Some Things My Mother Taught Me My mother taught me CONTORTIONS "Have you seen the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Body Vs. Machine

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs Of A Losers Life Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Haman was the ultimate loser whose life gives us clues to watch for.

SIGNS OF A LOSER’S LIFE 8/18/09 Esther 6:9-14 S__ L__ R__ 1. Haman – trouble or turmoil a. probably cut a wide path & left a lot of bodies b. #2 but I don’t think would have been satisfied c. Texaco – Dist. Mgr. >clerks I’m going to top – stay out of my way or I will step on you! d. 6 mos. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Restored Fortunes

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2012

Everything within this chapter points to a time of return from captivity. Most likely this refers to the Babylonian captivity, from which there were three separate returns. Under Zerubbabel. 2. Ezra. 3. and Nahemiah.

Restored fortunes Psalm 126:1-6NLT The pastor was called to hear the reading of the will from a wealthy member in his church. The minister and the man’s family were all disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ At The Door Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about Christ standing at the door, salvation message.

Title: Christ at the Door Theme: Show the gospel plain and simple. Text: Revelation 3:20 Revelation 3:20 Jesus said "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Introduction This is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop The Senseless Killings

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about alcohol fuelled killings of youth in Kapiti.

Like the rest of our community, I was shocked by the recent violent deaths near local popular drinking spots of two of our young citizens: Izak Millanta and Sean Strongman-Lintern. As well as mourning its loss, our community is, quite rightly, asking questions. Asking what caused these tragedies. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons Learned Over Dinner

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight I want us to learn some lessons about people, and about ourselves, as take a peek at this passage as Jesus is an invited dinner guest at Simon the Pharisees house.

Lessons learned over Dinner Luke 7:36-48 Introduction As I mentioned a couple Sunday nights ago, we expect to learn lessons from the great prophets of the Old Testament; we expect to learn lessons from the Words of Jesus; we expect to learn lessons from the writings of the Apostle Paul. But we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of Comfort Zone

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2012

When we hit the ’end of the road’ in the journey of faith, we discover it is only a bend

Coming out of comfort zone “Female of this species is a lot deadlier than the male?” No, no , I am not referring to Black widow -that venomous female spider inhabiting Western part of US whose deadly sting can send one to an early grave. Rather, I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

Whosoever Means Me Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 3, 2012

Jesus did not call the qualified...he qualified the called.

Whosoever means me, Anyone means everyone Matthew 9:9-11 John 3:16/ Luke 9:23 **Almost every churchgoer know John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Why is this so easily known? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ