Sermons on Condemned:

The Robbery Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 4, 2008

Ingratitude Robs the Believer of God’s Blessings

1. 10 men forever unnamed a. 9 were Jews – knew the Law b. 1 was Samaritan – ½ Jew & half gentile 2. 10 men all blessed by God’s healing a. 9 were robbed of the best by their ingratitude b. 1 received everything Jesus wanted to give him 3. These men were considered under judgment a. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Money Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2002

Part 17 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 17 “The Trouble With Money” Date: November 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction I heard someone say once “if I were to be robbed, the only thing they would get from me is experience.” The theme that seems to be in chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding the John 3:16 story

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intro: Seven Deadly Sins Series

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 17, 2008

before we do a study on the seven deadly sins, this is an introduction on what sin is, what sin does, and how sin can be taken care of in life

Intro: you cannot do a serious study on the seven deadly sins without first doing an equally serious study on the meaning of sin. Defined it is the missing of God’s mark or the rejection of God’s commands. But beyond just a simple definition, we must research God’s Word to find out what sin is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 27, 2008

What does it mean to "walk in the Spirit" and how do we accomplish it?

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 5:16-25 Title: “Just Be Like Jesus” I. The Spirit vs. The Flesh (16-18) Vs. 16 • “Walk” present active tense, so what Paul is saying is “to keep walking” in the Sprit and don’t ever stop. o Romans 6:12-14 o Romans 8:9-13 • What exactly does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Using the spirit of joy to obtain restoration of everything the devil has stolen from you.

BE OF GOOD CHEER IT’S RESTORATION TIME - JN. 16:33 BISHOP DAVID IBELEME You have been robbed of many things by the enemy through tests and trials - Joel 1:4. The Devil’s aim is to fill your life with tears and fears but God’s aim is to show you daily that He cares - Hebs. 2:14. So be of good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008

One of only two churches in the list of seven to receive nothing but praises from Christ and instruction for the future.

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev. 3:7-13 Intro The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame from Christ. In fact, Jesus said that they day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pearl

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

Pearl-It’s the only gem that can’t be improved by man. You can cut and polish a diamond, ruby and other stones. BUT … if you begin to mess with a pearl, you ruin it. It’s perfect when it’s formed.

The man who is searching for the pearls is, Jesus himself. "What other great treasure does God value in this world?" -- in order to discover what this pearl means. The church. Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, ... that he might present the church to himself in splendor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams In The Bible - Part 2 – Some Dreams Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

God has always talked to His children in dreams. Our culture has lost the significance and value of visions and dreams.

We started last week by studying the dream that Jacob had at Bethel. Today we are going to see some more examples of dreams in the Bible. Introduction The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Our Foundation, 3.the God-Breathed Word Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 20, 2015

The Bible is not just "inspiring", it is breathed from Heaven. That is the claim we make. Do we believe it?

2. Inspiration Jesus is the Fullness of the Word of God, God's communication to us. But the written Word, which is all about Jesus, is also living and authoritative. We often use the Bible to settle theological disputes. It is important to remember that the Bible speaks not only of theology, but of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross and repented of.

The Bible, as God's word, reveals God's moral character and it shapes the morality of the Christian. The Bible has much to say about homosexuality: 1. Lev. 18:22 , "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination." 2. Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-28, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dark Vs. Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 15, 2012

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 3: 14 – 21 / Dark Vs. Light Intro: I want to take a survey this morning. I’m going to appoint someone to count for me. If you like milk chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you like dark chocolate, raise your hand. --- If you don’t like chocolate, raise your hand. --- ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves a cost. The cost is the path to abundant living

Matthew 16:24-17:8 “The Cost” INTRODUCTION Some passages in the Bible encourage. I love Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Other verses comfort such as, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”—Psalm 23:1. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - Does Scott Rush Deserve Mercy? Do I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 17, 2010

Scott Rush is one of four Australians who were arrested in Bali in 2005, with about 8kg of heroin strapped to his thighs. He was found guilty of a capital crime. DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? What has this got to do with keeping the Sabbath?

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? On the news recently a former federal police chief Mick Keelty went into the witness box to PLEAD FOR MERCY for the "drug mule" SCOTT RUSH who is condemned to death before a firing squad in Bali. Scott Rush is only 24 years old. He is one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship: Cosmic But Rooted In History Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 9, 2010

Worship must be cosmic and rooted in history, more than an act of socialization and focused on the act of becoming images and likenesses of God

Monday of 28th Week in Course Spirit of the Liturgy Columbus Day There are two kinds of spiritual slavery–that horrible condition St. Paul warns against in today’s reading. The first is a slavish obedience to law, the kind of nit-picky legalism that the Pharisees specialized in, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic