Sermons on Christ Is Sovereign:

God Will Finish What He Starts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

“GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings " Part One

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2006

This is one of three sermons entitled "Spiritual Blessings" encompassed in the Triune God.

Spiritual blessings. Ephesians 1:1 -14. Introduction to Ephesus Written around 60 AD. Whilst Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Paul had passed through on his 2nd journey,Acts 18:19 and 3rd missionary journey,this time Paul spent 3 years with them in Ephesus. Acts19:8.Three months /synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005

Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Predestination And Eternal Security

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Examining two controversal topics.

Predestination and Eternal Security The once-saved-always-saved issue is a hot topic of debate in today’s church. On one side, people can make a profession of faith and then have a false sense of security even though they have no relationship with Jesus Christ at all. On the Calvinist side, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Remnant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

God’s Kingdom may seem to just "happen," but behind the scenes is God’s Sovereign hand; He has a plan and He executes His plan perfectly.

Remnant (Romans 11:1-15) Intro 1. BERLIN (Reuters) - A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells. The phone will use a tiny chip measuring less than one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Nothing Cheap About Grace" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 5, 2002

It is important for believers to be aware of the cost of their salvation which, though free to us, required the greatest price ever known to man.

200234.ser “Nothing Cheap About Grace” BREBC Sept. 1, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Cost of Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 17 - 21 Who doesn’t like to get something that is free? But we have become pretty sceptical. When we see something that is free, we tend to look behind the scenes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Facts Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

Christian, when we say, “God has a plan for your life” we have said a mouth full. Let’s contemplate some of the pillars of that plan, and where that plan is meant to take you.

The Spiritual Facts of Life (Romans 8:29-31) 1. Einstein gave grudging acceptance to "the necessity for a beginning" and eventually, to "the presence of a superior reasoning power," but never did he accept the doctrine of a personal God. Two specific obstacles blocked his way. According to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is It Important To Accept God's Solutions Rather Than Remain A Struggli

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33 In most America’s universities it is considered noble to be a struggling skeptic who is always in search of truth. However, a committed Christian needs to come to a point of submission and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001

Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Storms

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

What can we learn from Paul’s expreience with the storm and his shipwreck. That God is still in Control.

Intro: Christ may still the storms in our lives or He may simply give us the courage to face them and follow Him through them. Whether it be natural or other disasters what we must remember is that God is sovereign. God is all power-full and is in control. He has never and will never loose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Decision-Making And God's Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts

I was in the mood for a little George Jones this week—I’m sure that mood strikes each of you with regularity. I listened to his lament, entitled “Choices”, with the words I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born There were voices That told me right from wrong If I had listened No I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Then The Law?

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Mar 1, 2007

Understanding the Lord’s purpose in giving the Law, using the Apostle Paul’s question, “why then the Law?” The sermon also touches indirectly on the issue of continuity and discontinuity.

Why Then the Law? Τί οὖν ὁ νόμος; Galatians 3:19 (NA27INT) "Why then the Law?" (1). Was "added" because of transgressions. "The verb "added" indicates that the law was not primary in God’s dealings with sinners. The covenant and promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Peace Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

We were alienated from God, but He undertook the Great Peace Mission.

I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. 11-12) A. Christless "without Christ." B. Stateless "from the commonwealth of Israel" (outside the community of God’s people according to the covenant rights). C. Friendless "from the covenant of promise." D. Hopeless "enjoying no hope.” E. Godless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009

Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5, Ephesians 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist