Sermons on Common Grace:

The Art Of Forgiving

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

Jesus forgives us of our sins; we should be forgiving as well. Here’s what happens when we pardon those who sin against us.

Andrew was a young man of 26 years old. He was very responsible and sociable as well. Since he was 9 years old, Andrew had been working to help and sustain his poor family. And for most of his life he had worked in the fields. But although he was a hard worker, he never had a steady ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Adventist

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon that shows many signs that we are sooner rather than later going to see the Second Advent of Jesus Christ

Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24.3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Preached at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on November 25, 2001 By Pastor John Stensrud Last week, I promised to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I think that if I took a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8, Daniel 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Family Man

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 5, 2002

Sermon on Genesis 30, showing what God truly wishes for marriages to be and for a perfect father to be.

God’s Perfect Family Man DBF 1/6/02 Genesis 30 A. Jacob’s Poor Example B. Jacob’s Twelve Sons C. God’s Perfect Provision What is a perfect family man? Is it a father who is present with his children as they grow? Is it a husband who loves his wife and family above all else? Is it a friend in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

Loving my enemy is a way to show I belong to God.

May 27, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 6 INTRODUCTION Before the reunification of Germany, each of Uwe Holmer’s eight children tried to enroll at the University of East Berlin, and each one was rejected. The East German Ministry of Education wasn’t in the habit of giving reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True And False Way To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 13, 2002

Millions of people will find disappointment on that final day because they trusted in their own works rather than Christ for salvation.

Warnings are very important. If your smoke detector goes off, it’s giving you a warning. If the lights on the dash of your car, or truck comes on, it’s a warning that something needs to be given attention. Sometimes those lights don’t mean a thing. You may have driven a car for years and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of The Covenant People: True Zion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

For worship to be fully biblical and experientially meaningful, we must recapture the awe of coming to true Zion. Having the fulness of new covenant revelation, in the Final Word (Heb 1:2), we do not look to a distinct place for worship (John 4:21-23), ra

OUTLINE: - The Awful Unseen Reality of Zion - Zion as the Place of Worship - Zion ON the Lord’s Day > How Then Should We Now Worship? Thus far we have addressed in this series, The Covenant Lord - His Praise The Covenant People: Becoming Like Minded The Covenant People: They are Not the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Great Reunion" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2002

All things in heaven and on earth will be summed up in Christ; perfect harmony restored. (#7 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

Two weeks ago we left off talking about the mystery of God’s will, revealed, or made manifest in these last days, according to God’s plan and purpose. It is a mystery that, says Paul, had been kept secret for long ages past. We glean from scripture that Lucifer, one of three archangels ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Orthodox

From Peril To Paradise, Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

How much of what goes on in this world does God have a hand in? Is there anything that happens outside of his will? Look and see!

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 6-7 Lesson 4 Through Peril to Paradise Who’s in Charge? Why doesn’t God do something about all the evil in this world? How can God let these things happen? These questions, (and many like them), have plagued believers for centuries. There ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

God has called us to be saints and to live lives of holiness.

Introduction: There’s a story about two brothers who had terrorized the small town where they lived for decades. They were unfaithful to their wives, abusive to their children, and dishonest in business. They were loud, boisterous and just plain rude to nearly everyone. One day, out of the clear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Saw Their Faith

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What Jesus saw in four men should be seen in our lives as well

Introduction: There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing, Doing, Becoming

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Attitude Toward The Word Of God

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

The Bible is the inspired word of God.

Introduction: One of the questions that I hear people ask a lot is, “How is the Church of Christ different from this group or that group? What makes you distinctive?” I won’t go into a full and complete answer of that question this morning, but one of the things that makes us who we are is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We need to be persistent in our prayers.

There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Self-Discipline

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Really Healing As A Nation? A Response To The 911 Anniversary

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 18, 2002

As people reflect on 911, my question is: Are we really healing as a nation? In this message we look at Jeremiah 8 and see some astonishing parallels between Judah and America today.

Are We Really Healed? Aug 11, 2002 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. "Peace, peace," they say, when there is no peace. Jeremiah 8:11 One month from today will mark the one-year anniversary of 911. This day will be commemorated by numerous memorial services, many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-22