Sermons on Comparative Commitment:

Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002

When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 3:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Adams on Jul 30, 2002

The importance of preaching a gospel that does not leave men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus.

Grace and the Gospel We must be careful not to preach a gospel that leaves men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus Christ. The Son of God made unmistakably clear the absolute necessity of repentance (Matt. 18:8,9 and Mark 1:14&15) and self denial (Luke 9:23-26) if we would have to do with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of A New Generation

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We all need to recommit ourselves to the choice of serving God.

Introduction: I heard about a husband who really enjoyed the meat his wife had served for dinner one night. He asked her, "What did you marinate this in?" Well, his wife immediately went into a long explanation about how much she loved him and how life wouldn’t be the same without him, and so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Son Are You?

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002

God is looking for obedient sons.

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: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritual Compass

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 14, 2002

Jesus is our spiritual compass because He is the way to God.

The Spiritual Compass John 14:6 August 11, 2002: VBS Sunday Introduction The school that I went to as a kid held an annual camp for all students in the sixth grade. We got to get out of school for the better part of a week and get a hand’s on learning experience at an awesome campground. One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise Ignored Series

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise of His grace and blessing. The Galatians ignored the promise and fell under the burden of sin. Sometimes you and I do the same.

Introduction: Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do to deserve that? I still ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Revealed Series

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise of His grace and blessing. Paul reminds the Galatians of this promise. He reveals it to you and me in hopes we will receive it.

Introduction: In my sermon last week the Galatians proved something. They proved that even though God through His Son, Jesus Christ had made them heirs to that promise He had made to Abraham many years before, they had still followed an unseemly path and had rejected that promise by turning away ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Renewed Series

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise of His grace and blessing. Each one of us are given the opportunity to turn from the ways of the world to a life of grace and blessing.

Introduction: When I was a young boy growing up I used to play games. I would join my cousins in the evening and we would play for what seemed like hours, pretending to be someone or something that we were not. It is said that the Hypocrite professes to be what he does not practice, while the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have The B.e.s.t. Marriage

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains how to improve any marriage using sound biblical principals.

HOW TO HAVE THE B.E.S.T. MARRIAGE If you have a good marriage - you can have a great marriage. If your marriage is suffering - there is HOPE. You say “You don’t know my mate” - God does. Maybe your mate isn’t interested in improving your marriage - You can improve your marriage YOURSELF. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Short-Lived Change

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002

Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Walking Circumspectly”

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Several ways according to scripture that we can walk circumspectly or carefully.

“Walking Circumspectly” Text: Eph 5:15,16 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled Walking Circumspectly. I take the title from the King James Version…of our text which says…”See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Walking Circumspectly”

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Several ways according to scripture that we can walk circumspectly or carefully.

“Walking Circumspectly” Text: Eph 5:15,16 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled Walking Circumspectly. I take the title from the King James Version…of our text which says… ”See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage - A Special Relationship

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Transforming our attitudes to marriage to conform with Christian teaching

Introductory Discussion The relationship of marriage seems to be a pretty popular topic here at Padstow, with goodness knows how many engagements we have at the moment and maybe some more to come if what I see going on is any indication. And this is a really good thing. The lifelong commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible