Sermons on Common Grace:

Blessed Are Those Who Hears And Obey Gods Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him in the womb.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because I hear GOD's WORDS and practice it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016

This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Adoration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

A powerful part of prayer is telling God how much we "adore" Him. Have you ever done that? Do you know why it is important that you do do that?

(This was the first of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) OPEN: “I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.” -- D. L. Moody We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He'll Be Holding His Own

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

When the terrors, obstacles and challenges of life confront us... take comfort in the knowledge that He'll Be Holding His Own.

INTRO: 1. We are living in very vulnerable times. a. For the first time in our history we have a branch of government designed to expect the worst, think out the unthinkable, look for enemies walking down our streets… Homeland security. b. But if our only security is found in what our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 26, 2016

Love, God, Faithfulness, Fear vs. Assurance

Love Like You Mean It – Love That Lasts 1 John 4:16-18 (pg. 857) February 28, 2016 Introduction: I have a joke I share with my mom almost every single week as she goes to the beauty parlor to get her hair “did.” She says they’re going to give her a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snakes On The Plain

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Feb 26, 2016

Propitiation is the main focus. The symbolism of the connection between the bronze snake made by Moses and the crucifixion of Christ.

A while back, Paula asked me what ‘propitiation’ meant. There may be some of you that don’t know what propitiation is either, but it’s very important to each and every one of us. To find out what this word really means, we are going to go to the scriptures, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

A Blood-Stained Gospel Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

To abandon the blood-stained cross is to abandon the power of the gospel.

INTRO: 1. Mel Gibson’s movie called “The Passion of the Christ” has stirred a great deal of response throughout our nation…some I truly expected, some I find more disturbing. a. It came as no surprise to me when the press, which glorifies the filth and immorality of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of A New Creation-15 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016

Part B--v-vi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Ask, “Do we have any ministers in the house today?” If there are any takers, ask them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers, & God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

What kind of witness are we giving to lost people by our attitudes and words? Do we portray a Gospel that looks like something that unbelievers would want to have? Let's get a positive, joyful spirit!

GRAPES, GIANTS, GRASSHOPPERS, & GOD Num. 13:26-14:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom Eppler and his wife were reminiscing about their dating days when he mentioned how she used to have a “coke-bottle” figure. She said, “I still have a “coke-bottle” figure, only now ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laying Our Crumbs Upon The Altar

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 14, 2016

Have you truly sacrificed the totality of your own life on God’s altar, committing to Him everything you have and everything you are... or are you giving Him your crumbs, your leftovers, hoping that it pleases Him?

Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Malachi, which is the last book in the Old Testament. If you find Matthew and then go back a few pages, you’ll be in Malachi. After God reveals His Word through the prophet Malachi, He is then silent for roughly 400 years until the events described in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Swearing Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016

Let your Yes be yes, and your no, no

everything. By this time I was hiding behind my monitor quaking red-faced. I started to type, "Leave me alone!" They both jumped back, silenced. "What?!" exclaimed the teacher. I typed, "I said leave me alone!" The kid got real upset. "I didn't do anything to it, I swear!" It was all I could do to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Fathers Favor!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

When children are taught about the love of God, they are also and can't help but be, exposed to the Favor of God. A life long love of God, also includes the Life Long Favor of God.

Finding the Fathers Favor You, " said the doctor to his patient, "you are in terrible shape, you’ve got to do something about it. *First, tell your wife to start cooking more nutritious meals. *Stop working like a dog. *Also inform your wife you’re going to make a budget , and she has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The matriarch of the Hebrew family has much to teach the Christian disciple concerning faith. This sermon explores the power of faith lived out in this woman's life.

Let’s see…a guy preaching on putting women in their place. What could possibly go wrong? Wait! Don’t answer that question. I already know the answer. We talk about putting women in their place, and our minds, unfortunately, return to a less pleasant time in history. Culture even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 30, 2016

Getting centered and focused on God comes when we admit God is in control

God is in Control Psalm 118:24-27 July 31, 2016 Life isn't easy. I don’t think I’m going to get too many disagreeing with me on that one. Life isn't easy, but it's good. Is it possible to still greet each day with a smile, to be excited about the possibilities, excited about life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Crossed The Line?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 19, 2015

We are fully known... and fully loved!

20150118 2nd Sunday after Epiphany B Title: Has God Crossed the Line? Text: Psalm 139 Thesis: We are fully known… and fully loved. Introduction Edward Snowden was so concerned about the way that NSA was invading the privacy of American citizens that he exposed a ton of the National ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational