Sermons on Chuck Colson:

The Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 14, 2009

Hope and Change? It can only come through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What kind of hope do believers really have in Christ and His resurrection?

Hope in the Resurrection Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Was Jesus Humble? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 14, 2010

God saves a people and secures their future through the work of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Christian faith is first and foremost about a person, which distinguishes it from other religions. Certainly the Bible teaches great moral truths, but Christianity is NOT, essentially, a new morality. Fantastic churches and ministries do wonderful works in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2015

Muslims, believe that the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David, and the Gospel of Jesus have been corrupted by Christians and Jews to the point where they are not fully reliable. They believe the Quran is God’s most recent and final work, and that it supercedes all others.

April 3, 2006 Do Muslims Believe In Jesus? Ephesians 2:4-2:9 (NKJV) 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extravagant Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2022

“Extravagant” means: “strange, curious; exceeding the limits of reason or necessity; unreasonably high in price.” We look at Jesus’ extravagant sacrifice for us, His call for us to make the same sacrifice, & that souls are worth that sacrifice.

EXTRAVAGANT SACRIFICE 1 John 3:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Boudreaux had a friend who bet him $5 that he couldn’t eat the man’s 50-pound watermelon. Boudreaux was silent for a few minutes looking at the watermelon. Then he said, “I’ll be back in half an hour.” 2. After that time Boudreaux ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2017

Our perspective on life's difficult events - seeing a positive meaning and purpose in them - can determine whether we view God and life positively. It is our choice whether we are positive or negative. Paul chose to be positive.

I THINK MYSELF HAPPY Acts 26:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady from the big city of Philadelphia came to Texas. She wanted to go on a horseback ride in the Guadalupe Mountains. She said to the cowboy guide, "Can you get me a nice gentle pony?" 2. "Shore," said the cowboy. "What kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Out Of Focus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2018

A life being lived for self has no true happiness. Correct Focus means 1). looking at what I DO HAVE, 2). being a blessing and serving others, and 3). looking forward to heavenly rewards from God.

LIFE OUT OF FOCUS Ps. 103:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s wrong. 1. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. 2. “Take the GREEN pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the BLUE pill with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is God's Choice

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 18, 2020

I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus.

“Life is God’s choice” Jeremiah 1:4-5 This is a Delicate topic: - My intention is to be both truthful and loving - But also I don’t plan to tip toe around the subject. - I hope you will pray for me during this message People ought to know: ? Mothers shouldn’t kill their children. ? Fathers ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 24, 2025

This was the conclusion of our series, and it was our Christmas Eve Service

As she made her way along the road, she wondered about the sense of it all. Although she had agreed she still couldn’t understand why. She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army. Violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 1:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kingdoms In Conflict (Christ The King Sunday 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 19, 2021

Our text today, poses the question “How can God’s kingdom come on earth in the midst of conflict?” If Jesus is the King of all kings, and He is, then why does it appear that His never ending kingdom is in danger?

KINGDOMS IN CONFLICT Text: John 18: 33- 37 John 18:33-37  Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"  (34)  Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sanctity Of Sex Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

8th in a Series on the 10 Commandments. God’s Word speaks clearly of the grandeur of sex in marriage. It also warns of the grief of sex outside marriage.

THE SANCTITY OF SEX (Exodus 20:14) A pastor is always a little reluctant to address the subject of sex. Among his concerns is the choice of a closing hymn. One pastor preached on this subject and began to notice the congregational snickering in the middle of the sermon. It was then he realized ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Apathy Rules

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

Taken from Chuck Swindolls Living on the Ragged Edge

The story is told of a university library, where there appeared - on the walls - in bold, sprawling letters, about 12” high…two (2) words of graffiti - "APATHY RULES!" Perhaps those words were written by a disillusioned student - a student who has spent endless hours in the pursuit of some ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Are The Forgiven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2024

Psalm 32:1-11 teaches us fundamental truths about sin that causes believers to give thanks to God for the forgiveness of their sins.

Introduction Psalm 32 is one of eight Thanksgiving Psalms. A Psalm of Thanksgiving may be defined as “a song offering gratitude to God because he has counteracted suffering, oppression, sin, or another threat. Thanksgiving hymns typically speak of God’s ongoing love and faithfulness” (David Seal, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

The Confidence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 11, 2007

1. His mind was set on who he was. 2. His minds was set on his goal. 3. His mind was set on God.

Sgt. Juanita Wilson was on patrol outside Baghdad when a roadside bomb exploded beneath her vehicle. She was trying to help her driver after the explosion when she felt something unusual. When she looked down, her hand was gone. Less than two years after her injury, she is demonstrating her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-30

Denomination: Methodist