Sermons on Consequences:

Part 6 - Genesis 18:16-33 - Crashed And Burned! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 13, 2010

In Genesis 18:22 there is still HOPE for Sodom as Abraham stands in the gap. God's righteousness as well as His justice walked towards Sodom that day while His grace conversed with Abraham.

Part 6 - Genesis 18:16-33 - CRASHED AND BURNED! CRASHED AND BURNED! All my computer files from the last 10 years gone! No full back-ups so no way of retrieving it all. It seems I have lived the last 10 years on the ASSUMPTION that computers last forever, just keep adding data to them. Not so! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asleep At The Wheel 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 18, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:1-4

Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. The Why (v. 1-4) 1. The writer gives the first of three reasons why the consequences of not listening are so important in verse one—drifting away. This word was used of something flowing in a river past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win In The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Writing the Corinthian believers who lived just 10 miles from the famous Isthmian Games, Paul challenged them not merely to join the race of faith but to be serious about it and run to win. God wants winning believers! In our present sports-crazed world,

Intro: Perhaps the most remarkable scene in sports is the marathoner’s last lap at the end of a tough 26-mile race. As the exhausted runner presses to the finish line, the crowd in the Olympic stadium cheers him on. With eyes focused on the finish line, the runner fully exerts whatever remaining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Orientation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2010

We must have respect for the symbols of our faith, especially the Holy Name of Jesus. We must also develop a respect for the traditions of our faith, like praying in the direction of the "orient," which is a symbol of the coming of Jesus

The Holy Name of Jesus January 3, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy “At the name of Jesus, every knee should bend, in heaven, on earth and under the earth.” The name, Jesus, or Yah-shuah, means “the Lord saves.” It is one of the principal symbols of the love of God for us, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Let Us Watch And Be Sober

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The word “watch” is used 61X in the KJB. The word “watch” means to remain awake, be alert, and sober as opposed to being sound asleep and unaware of the surroundings. You see, the Rapture of the church (our blessed hope) could take place at any time. Beca

Intro: The word “watch” is used 61X in the KJB. The word “watch” means to remain awake, be alert, and sober as opposed to being sound asleep and unaware of the surroundings. You see, the Rapture of the church (our blessed hope) could take place at any time. Because of this, we should not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: *other

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Addictions?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony,

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: *other

Dwelling Place Of The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 4, 2014

Getting your home ready for God at times may require you to remove unwanted stuff!

Dwelling place of the Lord! Psalm 132:14-15”This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.” Roof garden, plush interior decorations, indoor plants, landscaping, indoor water fountains and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Memorial Day: The Search For Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2013

Peace is more than the mere absence of war; it involves the pursuit of love

Memorial Day 2013 Monday of 8th Week in Course Gaudium et Spes The rich young man, we read here, responded to the challenge of Jesus by walking away. It says his “face fell.” That doesn’t capture the full emotional meaning of the Greek text. It uses the word stygnasas. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Mustard Seed Growth In Our Lives.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2011

The mustard plant grows from insignificance to the largest of garden plants quickly. What are we doing to grow in our right relationship with God and others. The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard plant growing.

Mark: 4:30-32 The parable of the mustard seed. Read Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God, is like! Jesus in his wisdom gave all these explanations of what the kingdom of God was like, and he did it in parables by painting pictures with words. Now the people he was talking to knew what a mustard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

If Jesus Isn't In Church You Go Home With Your Demons

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013

We need to domesticate the word Demon to imply anything that desires to negatively control and influence us. Once we do that, so much of what Jesus does become incredibly applicable to us.

Did you happen to bring a demon to church on Sunday or maybe just sit beside one? Hard to tell isn’t it, Botox is really screwing up my ability to spot them in a crowd. In Luke 4:31 we find Jesus is teaching in a Synagogue, and at some point a man interrupts and an evil spirit speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-45

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Pray For Someone Deep In Sin Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 15, 2013

A look at how we need to be praying sometimes for God to put a 'whuppin" on someone.

HOW TO PRAY FOR SOMEONE DEEP IN SIN: it’s ok to pray for God to “whup” someone. - Jonah 1:17-2:1. - Verse 17a – The Lord prepared the trial and rebuke. - Verse 17b – Jonah still did not immediately repent. - Verse 1 – Three days later, Jonah finally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Figs

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

As believers, we are saved and commanded to bear fruit. We will be judged on how we bear fruit. Jesus uses the parable of a barren fig tree to teach us of both the coming judgment of our productiveness, as well as how to bear fruit in the christian life.

HOOK: Figs – Janet preserving my Gran’s homemade fig preserves. I love fig preserves. READ: Luke 13:6-9 LOGO – Be doers of the Word and not hearers only James 1:22 I. F RUIT: First, we see in this passage that the purpose of a fig tree is to bear fruit Let me give you some facts about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist