Sermons on Coin:

Helping The Fallen Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What happens when you sin? Legalism tells us to look down on that brother because they "failed." But in Galatians, Paul gives us a new way to help those who have fallen.

We left off last week by comparing the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Though we all want the latter, we often act in the former. Finding freedom from legalism and the condemnation it brings doesn’t mean you immediately cease from sin. Our goal is still to be like Christ - and we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 30, 2005

This is a message about repentance, a necessary part of our salvation experience.

Cut to the Heart Pastor Greg Tabor June 6, 2004 Ridgeway Assembly of God Introduction Turn to Acts 2:37-41 and let’s look at a passage together. On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up and preached his first sermon. Read:Acts 2:37-41 NIV At the conclusion of the main address, it describes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Captures The Heart Of The Community Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

A series on the church and what it is called to be and do.

THE CHURCH YOU’VE ALWAYS LONGED FOR: “CAPTURES THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY” TEXT: Acts 11: 19-30 Sunday, September 15, 2002 How would you answer this phrase, “I like church, but....”? Over time, what have been those “buts” in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Will Not Be Forgiven!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2005

Christians have wrestled with the question of the unpardonable sin in every generation. Some have even wondered, "Have I committed the unpardonable sin & thus cannot be forgiven by God?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disobedience And Defeat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Today’s message is one of warning. It is a cautionary lesson from the Bible that I pray you will listen to very carefully with a mind and heart that is open to God’s Spirit. Though this is not a message of joy, it is one of great consequence for your fu

Disobedience, Defeat, and Discipline Text: Joshua 7 Several weeks ago I began a study in Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, drawing lessons for our own advance into the place of abundant blessing in the presence of God! Are you taking your promised land, moving into a life that is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need To Rend Our Hearts

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005

How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah's Witness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 21, 2005

George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of Jehovah’s Witness cu

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah’s Witness John 1:1,14-17 George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waking The Dead Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2006

We are studying the church at Sardis. How do you wake up a dead church or a dead believer? Learn how Christians and churches can fall into a coma and how important it is to stay awake in your relationship with Jesus.

I had a dream the other night. I was dreaming that I was asleep. Yes, I know that sounds very strange - but then my dreams often are very strange - perhaps an outgrowth of my personality. Anyway - I dreamed that I was asleep and that I at some point wished to wake up. That’s where the trouble ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Man With An Evil Spirit

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 18, 2006

Jesus comes to the unclean and lonely place and brings redemption, deliverance and forgiveness, he can do that today of us if we let him

Do you believe? Peter Pan implored all to believe in fairies to save Tinker Bell, Do you believe in fairies, me I feel that they things of fiction really. From today’s reading I would ask you a more pertinent question, do you believe in demons or do you feel they are the work of fiction? Bertrand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do Til Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Parable of the Talents calls for faithful services until the end when Jesus returns.

What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes! Matthew 25:14-30 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: The veteran guides at the tourist park in the Alps say they have seen it happen time and time again. The day almost always begins the same way. This old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Neverland

Contributed by Jerry Goff on Jul 18, 2005

Neverland and Peter Pan have entertained children and adults for generations, but there are misconceptions among Church people that are nothing less than fantasy with no foundation in reality.

FINDING NEVERLAND June 19, 2005 Jerry Goff Magnolia Springs A/G Hurley, Mississippi There is a movie that was released recently entitled “Finding Neverland. The movie was nominated for several academy awards and explains how the author of Peter Pan, James Barrie, was inspired to write the very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Best Freinds Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 27, 2004

Jonathan and David show us how to build, strengthen and continue our friendships (Part 3 in "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders.")

FRESH LESSONS FROM FORMER LEADERS “Jonathan and David - Best Friends” 1 Samuel 20 In yesterday’s West Australian Newspaper Hugh Mackay quotes an Edith Cowan University study which shows the depth of Australian anxiety and insecurity. In the land of the long weekend - - normally know for it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: *other