Sermons on Clear Conscience:

The Compassion Of God In The Crisis Of Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 6, 2011

God's provision for Adam and Eve demonstrates His grace in the midst of our sin.

The Compassion of God in the Crisis of Sin Genesis 3:20-24 How did it ever happen? He was once a respected leader. Now his hidden scandal is known by everyone. His wife has left him. His children won’t speak with him. When he’s at work, it seems that everyone is talking about him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Do So We Can Hear

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012

There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Big D Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Non-Decision Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

Pilate declares Jesus innocent so Jesus should be set free. But Pilate also needs to compromise so he makes a “non-decision”. Pilate’s decision seems better than the decisive decision of the chief priests to call Caesar their king however a non-decision about Jesus is still a decision against Him.

Message John 19:1-16a The Non-Decision. Have you ever been in one of those situations where you don’t really make a decision – but by not making a decision you actually make a decision? It might happen to a person who gets asked to join in on a Fun Run. You have to run 10km. You are not sure if ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Got Enemies? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2013

A study of Psalm 7 verses 1 through 17

Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Got Enemies? 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 25, 2012

These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

(This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 9, 2018

Forgiveness, Transformation, Newness, Creation

WORDS FOR LIFE - Becoming a New Creation July 8, 2018 2 Corinthians 5:17 (p. 805) Introduction: Have you ever tried to imagine what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden during those early days of creation…after God had created Eve so she and Adam could enjoy each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law’s Irrelevance For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2018

In this passage the apostle illustrates his point that once under the grace of God, the Law no longer has dominion over us.

October 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.3.b: The Law’s Irrelevance for the Promise (3:17-18) Galatians 3.17-18 (KJV) 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Distinction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing an exploration of what it means to be people of distinction.

Chico Alliance Church "People of Distinction" Part Two REVIEW We have been gathering data about elements of revival from Nehemiah's journal. We must first focus on buidling protective walls. We need a good, protected environment consisting of a solid Biblical walls. Then, with walls in place ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Puffed Up Or Built Up Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2023

In First Corinthians chapter 8 Paul addresses the liberty we have in Christ, but that liberty is never license to sin, or to do harm to our fellow believers.

Puffed Up or Built Up Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now it’s been a little while since we’ve been in 1st Corinthians, and that’s because I wanted us to see what Habakkuk had to say about faith, and I felt that was important considering our worlds current situation… but this morning we’re going to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return To The Gold Standard

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 6, 2023

"Doing to others as you would have them do to you" is another way of saying "Love your neighbor as yourself," which isn't easy. Love seeks their long term good, not their short term happiness.

About 50 years before Jesus’ time, two famous rabbis were competing for the future of Judaism. One, Rabbi Shammai, was an engineer known for the strictness of his views. The Talmud - that is, the authoritative commentary on the Hebrew scriptures - tells that a gentile came to Shammai and told him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 19, 2022

God wants us to live in the blessing, joy and peace of knowing that we’re his beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:3-5; 1 John 4:9-18 (selected verses) I spent a summer while I was in seminary as a student minister at Acadia National Park in Maine, where I was assisted by a young volunteer named Martha. Martha was an old soul, wise beyond her years. I say that because during that summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-18, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5