Sermons on Confuse:

Advantages And Logic: No Substitute For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

Even people with all the spiritual advantages will not open their hearts to Christ apart from the Sovereign Grace of God.

Advantages and Logic: No Substitute for God’s Grace (Romans 9:1-6a) Romans Review: Chp.1-3:23 The Doctrine of Sin „h Gentiles are lost Sinners „h Jews are lost Sinners „h Everyone is a lost sinner Chap. (3:24) 4-5 The Doctrine of Salvation „h Christ¡¦s atoning death on the cross its objective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting God Use Who You Are Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; being used by God.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Letting God Use Who You Are June 9, 2002 Daniel 2:1-23 In the second year of his reign, King Nebuchadnezzar started having dreams that disturbed him deeply. He couldn’t sleep. He called in all the Babylonian magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Abraham: What's Inside?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 12, 2003

Discover what was inside Abraham that helped him obey God’s radical test.

This morning we will have our last message in our mini-series on Abraham. Someday I’ll turn all my messages into books and sell millions of copies. I won’t have to worry about my retirement. I won’t have to rely on the social security system or my dwindling 403b. The truth is peace does not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

This Is, Thou Art

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2003

There is a fundamental difference of me looking directly into my sons eyes and saying, "You are my beloved son," and if I were to put my arm around him and say to you, "this is my beloved son." One is a private declaration, one is a public demonstration.

This is Thou Art Text: Luke 3:21,22; Matthew 17:5 Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening With Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Jesus’ words lead if we will listen

One of the top three needs for human beings is to find a place where they fit in. It can be called by fancy terms like self-affirmation, identity or sense of belonging but it boils down to finding a place where they feel at home. In the world in which we live there are a lot of places that want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defense And Weapons Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

The final section of 2 Corinthians begins here. Paul’s toughest words in scripture are in this section as he goes to war for the souls of the saints in this church.

1 Corinthians 10 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s. 8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Getting encouragement from the prophecy of Zechariah

“Hope For the Future” Zechariah 12-14 Intro: This morning we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. And we remember with hope. The words of scripture tell us by partaking of the bread and the cup we do “show the Lord’s death till he comes.” Sometimes it takes memories to give us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Peter

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This is a first person Easter message from the perspective of the Apostle Peter.

I Peter 2 Peter 3:10-12 My given name is Simon son of John but you will know me as Peter. Many of you will know me from my reputation as one of the Twelve disciples of Jesus. I would like very much this Easter morning to share with you about my experiences with our Lord. I’ll never forget the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Joy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.

Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Experience

Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004

This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

David Inquires Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004

To look at how David sought God’s direction and how God blessed him and gave him victories for waiting upon Him.

David Inquires of the Lord 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Primary Purpose: To look at how David sought God’s guidance in his daily decision making and how God blessed him. Introduction When I was in college, my second semester I told College Algerbra. I felt that the Lord was leading me to get a Bachleor’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25, 2 Samuel 7:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Never Walk Alone

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Jun 1, 2002

“Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.”

You Never Walk Alone Introduction Some years ago I read a most thrilling book entitled ‘We Who Walk Alone”. It concerned a Spanish-American War veteran who had contracted leprosy in the Philippines and had been sent back to a leper’s hospital to be isolated from home and loved ones until ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Week 33 The Song Of The 144,000 & The Message Of The Angels Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 33 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 33 Date: March 26, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 14: 1-13 Introduction I want to try to give as much information as I can within the time we have tonight. Let me say this as we begin, the overall subject we have seen and studied in the book of Revelation is Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist