Sermons on Controversial:

Easter's Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 30, 2014

The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice for sinners.

Title: The Passover Lamb (Easter in the O.T.) Text: Exodus 12:1-20 Truth: The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice. Aim: To clarify and celebrate that salvation is an act of God in Christ. Life ?: What does the Passover tell us about Christ? INTRODUCTION I read about a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Grace Plus Works?

Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014

To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014

An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Demands For Dedicated Discipleship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2010

Being a dedicated disciple of Christ should not be taken lightly. The life of a disciple demands that one's relationship with Christ be without rival, without refusal, and without retreat.

Demands For Dedicated Discipleship Text: Luke 9:23; 14:27 & 33 Intro: Quite often, when people think about Christ’s twelve disciples, they do so from sort of a romantic, idealistic frame of mind. They think about how wonderful it must have been to walk and talk with Jesus—to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith Really Works Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 11, 2010

What is real faith? James talks about 3 types of faith. 2 are false and one is true.

Real Faith Really Works James 2:14-26 The faith that is dead (v. 14-17) Intellectual only The faith of the demons (v. 18-19) Intellectual and emotional The faith that is dynamic (v. 20-22, 24, 26) Intellectual, emotional, and willful Examples Abraham (v.23) Rahab (v. 25) Slide Well, it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And I Do Not See Eye To Eye!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 29, 2015

In my feeble mind, there are some perplexing things in the word of God that do not measure up. Logically speaking, from the human standpoint I have some disagreements with God. God and I do not see eye to eye on several issues. I

WHERE GOD AND ME SOMETIME DO NOT AGREE! Matthew 20:1-15 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Settle Your Disputes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2022

Settle your differences with other believers because of your future, your present, and your past.

In 1904, Argentina and Chile celebrated the resolution of a border dispute, which nearly brought the two countries to war. They celebrated with a large statue of Christ erected high in the Andes on the border between their two countries. They called the statue, "Christ the Redeemer of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022

As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Cloning

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

When Christians Worship

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 19, 2022

An examination of Christian worship

When Christians Worship John 4 - Read John 4:1-24 Jesus looked into the heart of a woman that life had beaten down. He looked into the heart of woman the world had rejected and that still made fun of her. Jesus looked into the thirsty, empty soul of that bright and thoughtful woman, and saw her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Fall Away Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 7, 2021

What happens when a believer falls away from the faith? What really constitutes as salvation? Where do we get the assurance of our salvation from? Are some falsely assured they are saved? This message addresses these questions.

I received a call from a precious sister in Christ a couple months ago that was intended to encourage me. And it did, in some respects. This sister was calling to share with me that she had used my approach to witness to a friend who had by marriage also become a member of our extended family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 3:14, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12, Mark 13:13, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Jael The Assassin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Jael has a plan to kill Sisera , and the best and safest way to do that is to lure him into a sense of security where he will take a nap.

Assassins are never heroes in the history of Americans, for they are always those who seek to kill our presidents whom we admire. This is not always the case in other nations. The Jews, for example, have some assassins who are heroes in their history. Two of them are Hakim and Bet Zuri. They were ...read more