Sermons on Codes:

Reasons For Believing In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe Sin

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

The word "safe sin" is an oxymoron. There really is no such thing as a "safe sin." All sin is wrong and God will judge it all.

TEXT: Ezekiel 18:4 TITLE: SAFE SIN This phrase “SAFE SIN” is what is called an oxymoron. Oxymorons are expressions or statements, which seem to contradict themselves but nonetheless make a point. Some examples are: “Cruel kindness,” or “clean dirt,” or “tough love.” As a rule these words just ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 4, 2004

The believer who has the blood of Christ applied to their sins has no sin debt.

God Will Pay Your Biggest Debt Hebrews 9.26; 10.10 NASB October 3, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Have you ever wished that someone would pay off all your credit card debt? Zero balances—no payments! The Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26

Denomination: Baptist

Not Circumcision But A New Creation Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Paul’s life as a new creation authenticated the gospel but not even the mark of circumcision could authenticate legalism.

NOT CIRCUMCISION BUT A NEW CREATION TEXT: Galatians 6:11-18 I. LARGE LETTERS (v.11) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! A. PAUL AUTHENTICATED THE EPISTLE 1. Paul had a practice of dictating his letters. 2. Evidently someone had written a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

What's Inside?

Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 5, 2003

In a culture obsessed with diets it seems that everyone’s obsessed with what goes inside because it effects how we look on the outside. The Pharisees weren’t much different. But Jesus said it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

What’s Inside? Mark 7:1-8; 14-23 Move 1 – Swallowed Penny Story - I’ll never forget it. I might have been eight years old when one day my parents told us to sit still while they ran into the store to grab something. The same guidelines always applied when we were told to remain in the van: we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

A Broken Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 29, 2003

Jeremiah the Prophet is a man with a big heart

A BROKEN HEART JEREMIAH 8:18-9:1 SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that students would take their studies seriously, the code of discipline was lax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Certainly -- At A Distance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003

For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 23, 2003

Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

It Is A Gift To Give

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jul 18, 2003

What it means to excel in the grace of giving.

Imagine that a large church burned to the ground somewhere in north Wisconsin, and that all the congregations of our district were asked to help rebuild it by collecting an offering. Every congregation was asked, all but one. This tiny little congregation could hardly afford to keep going. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Only God Could Make A Tree

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 29, 2002

In this sermon we discuss the complexities of creation and point out the foolishness of evolution.

Genesis 1 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Job 38 4 "Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1

"The One Stairway To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 16, 2002

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only Lord.

Genesis 28:10-19 “The One Stairway to Heaven” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed, with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"Final Words Of Wisdom"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as well. In fact, if you

“FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM” (The Leader’s Agenda) I KINGS 2:1-4 David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Circumcision Of The Heart Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 14, 2002

Paul teaches that circumcision of the flesh is not what makes us righteous but circumcision of the Heart!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What It Means To Be Baptized

Contributed by Robert Baker on Jun 15, 2003

The Holy Trinity, series B. A description of the transforming effects of baptism both for infants and adults.

Trinity2003 “What it Means to be Baptized” John 3:1-17 June 15, 2003 © 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, Florida You know, there are probably a thousand opinions about what it means to be baptized. Some, like our Baptist brothers and sisters, view baptism simply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist