Sermons on Concession:

Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 13, 2011

Christians are free in Christ; they are no longer to permit themselves to be enslaved by any appetite or attitude.

“The free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

This sermon is an introductory sermon for a series in Ephesians. If focuses on the beleiver's identity and meaning this has on our lives.

Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:1-2 September 28, 2008 Open: Everyone one of us struggle from time to time with the issue of forgetfulness. We forget little things – where we placed our glasses and our keys, etc. Have you ever the experience where you are driving down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus appearance before Pilate

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

Single And Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2020

Since singleness is a gift from God, it is good and should be used for His glory.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill May 30-31, 2020 Back before COVID, I heard about a pastor who was visiting a fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage. In his introduction, he asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Think She's Asleep Now

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009

Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 31, 2011

Christ the Lord has promised that He shall return for His people, to take them to be with Him. Perhaps today!

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce, Oaths, Revenge Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012

Jesus knew that divorce was ugly, horrendous and not to be taken lightly and this is why he said to the crowd that day "You need to have a very good reason to go through with a divorce!" He also said stay away from making oaths you will break and never re

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Fails

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Baptist

His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1 through 15

Hebrews 9: 1 – 15 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A 1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lamp stand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rebellion Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2020

God condemns rebellion against Himself and against the created order. God calls His people to a life marked by peace.

“They tested and rebelled against the Most High God and did not keep his testimonies, but turned away and acted treacherously like their fathers; they twisted like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with their high places; they moved him to jealousy with their idols. When God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:56-66

Denomination: Baptist

Those Oldies Remind Me Of You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 27, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 31: 30 to 32: 1 - 52

Deuteronomy 31: 30 to 32: 1 - 52 Those oldies but goodies remind me of You 31: 30 And Moses recited the words of this song from beginning to end in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel: 32 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. 2 Let my teaching ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel