Sermons on Common Grace:

Don't Mess With Us Devil

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005

Satan does his best to thwart the plans of God and the preaching of the gospel, but he is a defeated enemy because God has anointed the church with the Holy Ghost and fire!

DON’T MESS WITH US DEVIL By Pastor Jim May One of the marks of a true church and of a true Born Again Child of God is that they have power at their disposal beyond anything that the world can produce or that Hell can gush forth. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said these words to the disciples before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: Christ - The Overcoming Lion

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2005

Jesus, our Aslan, has overcome.

“See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.” “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” C.S. Lewis published the first installment of his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Come Near To God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 29, 2005

Pentecost 19(B) - Come near to God with humble repentance, trusting in divine justice, and with complete confidence.

COME NEAR TO GOD… James 4:7-17 - September 25, 2005 - Pentecost 19 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In our daily Christian living you and I would probably come to the same conclusion. There are times when you and I are not as near to God as we ought to be. This morning James ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hard Wiring God's Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2005

Do you revisit old sins? Did you know that God has forgotten them purposefully and it would be wrong to go over and over them? Learn about freedom from guilt in the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been in a contract dispute? Maybe charges got put on your account that you feel aren’t yours or aren’t fair. I had a situation recently with an agreement that I signed an extension on - and the other party and I discussed the changes and then I signed the document I received. Little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

I borrowed the title from a Sermoncentral contributor because it was so good. But the rest of this sermon deals with sexual immorality and how the Christian needs to walk in a sexually darkened world.

LIVING A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD Let me tell you about a couple I have become familiar with, Josh and Jerusha. These two grew up together in the same neighborhood, you could say. Actually, Josh was a few years older than Jerusha and had the pleasure of watching Jerusha grow from an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Living A Life Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005

1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

“[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Methodist

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Proverbs 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005

Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

More Words To Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Uncovering more lessons to apply to today’s church from the Corinthians.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Corinth 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that the Lord has blessed me with is a good sense of direction. When I travel, I am never lost because I almost always know where I will come out even when on roads I have never traveled before. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007

The New things for the new year

The New Hopes for the New Year 2 Cor. 5:17 LEARNING CONTENTMENT One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Develop Your Life Plan For 2007

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 8, 2007

There are five areas of your life you can set goals as you develop your life plan and map for the coming year.

Develop Your Life Plan for 2007 -Living the Life God Meant for you to live- James 4:14-15 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you,, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Goodness Trap

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007

The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Rs Of Revival

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Jan 12, 2007

What do you do when you have fallen away from the Lord and into sin?

THE THREE Rs OF RENEWAL ( PSALM 51.) Have mercy upon me, O God,According to Your lovingkindness;According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,Blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,And my sin is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God