Sermons on Contrary Inclination:

The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Horn Of Stability

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 7, 2008

The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives

The Horn of Stability Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 1,2 Introduction: Instability in Financial Areas may be one example of how our lives are today. (Hurricanes, stocks, forclosures.) Propositional Statement: The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives I. Instability is caused by sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Jesus Had Done In The Cross"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 25, 2008

What is on The Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In His death,all who believe in HiM may have LiFE... Hope&humility... Freedom!

What is on the Cross that the Apostle Paul had seen in Colossians 2:13-15? ...That it is today a universal symbol of life? In Jesus’death, all who believe in Him may have LiFE... Hope&humility.. Freedom! The soldiers shove the Carpenter to the ground and stretch His arms against the beam. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting On The Left Side Of A Right-Handed God

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

A unique approach to the blessing and jugdment of God. Everything God is is on his right - there is NOTHING left to be at his left.

Originally I thought of titling my message “God is Ambidextrous”. I have often characterized the right and left hands of God as the glory and judgment of God, respectively. We’re always hearing in church about the power and the glory – but I wanted to remind everyone today that God has a left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

How can I forgive others? 1) Remember the debt God has forgiven you. 2) Keep the sins of others in perspective. 3) Remember the high cost of unforgiveness.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS MATTHEW 18: 21-35 1. Illus. of partial forgiveness (1001 Humorous Illus. #385 • “I’ll forgive him tonight, but if I don’t die before I wake up, he better look out in the morning!” 2. We are all a little like James, aren’t we? Full forgiveness is foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The New Song

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A study of the new song passages found in Scripture

‘The New Song’ The most popular, and most quoted reference utilizing ‘new song ‘ is found in Psalm 40:3 where David describes one of the results of the Lord’s working in his life after he was delivered from the depths of sin when he was saved: ‘I waited patiently for the Lord, and He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Accurate Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We should not only know what we believe but how to behave.

TOPIC: ACCURATE LIFE (PART 1) (4th of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Make a Difference Series) Text: James 1:19-21 “19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

Serving God with all we have within us.

Mr 12:28And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? Mr 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: Mr ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Holiness

A New Song: Psalm 40

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What it means to have a new song

Psalms 40 A New Song Theme: Text: Psalms 40 Introduction ¶ <<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> I waited patiently for the LORD; Ps 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Jas 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Priority Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007

Jesus did the will of the Father and finished His work. He knows His purpose in life, set the right priority, and has a passion for the lost. We want to know our purpose, set the priority and develop the passion exemplified by Christ.

Jesus says, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” • Of course, this couldn’t mean that Jesus do not have to eat. • Jesus uses this incident to highlight to His disciples what is important. Someone said, “The greatest danger in life is in permitting the urgent ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Find The Book

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Feb 20, 2007

The importance of rediscovering what the Word of God can do in our lives

Someone Find the Book! (2 Chronicles 34:1-8; 14-15) 1Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years. 2And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called To Obey

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Reach Out And Touch Someone

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A familiar parable that goes deeply into the heart of Christian service.

Reach Out and Touch Someone Luke 10:25-37 A lawyer once came to Jesus, in order to put the master to the test. Now, he asked some tough questions—good questions, that many of his own people were struggling with: what do I do to inherit eternal life? was the first question on his mind. We can only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist