Sermons on Conversion:

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entering The Lord's Church

Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014

Jesus said the only way to enter the kingdom is through being born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:3-5). But what is the kingdom? It is the church (Matthew 16:18-19). Well, does the Lord have two ways for one to enter the church?

ENTERING THE CHURCH “Acts 2:47” A. Some Things Are Expensive But Are Not Really Valuable— Like A Yacht. Some Things Are Inexpensive But Very Valuable— Sunshine Or Rain. Some Things Are Very Expensive And Are Very Valuable— Christ Church! B. Consider The Value Of The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And The Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 3, 2018

How should Christians treat those of different cultures and traditions and religions?

Thursday of the 5th Week in course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our Scriptures today ought to be at least a little disturbing to us today. In first Kings, Solomon, who was the anointed of God, the heir to the great king David, apostatizes. He had what we can only call a “mess” of wives. “According ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022

In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Psalm 58:3, Matthew 22:42, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 31, 2023

There is a passage in the scriptures that is very alarming to me and should be to everyone here today that claim to be saved.

Let me read it to you. Look at Matthew 7:21-24 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

The "c's" That Make A Christian

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 18, 2019

All the different facets of being a Christian that start with C.

The “C’s” That Make A Christian Robert A, Glass In school, a C is not the best of grades. But as a Christian, some C’s are very important. These “C’s” make us a BETTER Christian. 1. Conversion: Are we truly converted to Christ or are we “Sitting on the fence?” Conversion is a CHANGE! AC becomes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Road From Unbelief To Faith"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is an Easter message.

Title: “The Road from Unbelief to Faith” Scripture: Luke 24 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 4-19-20 Intro: In today’s passage, roads play a prominent role. Several individuals use a road to either explore evidence for faith in Christ’s resurrection or to actually meet with Christ. The famous ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Proper Altar Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 27, 2019

We argue over the best methods to win people, including whether we should have altar calls. Perhaps we should stick to the message.

A Proper Altar Call Acts 2:37-41 The “Altar Call” plays a very important part of many Evangelical worship services. We want people to accept Christ as Savior. This is right because the Scripture states that God Himself is not willing that any perish. Considering the dread alternative of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shut Up And Believe The Good News, Zechariah

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2024

Gabriel: “I AM GABRIEL, and I bring good news. But you didn’t believe the gospel, so you’ll get to shut your mouth until the prophecy comes true.”

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024 Today’s Gospel just leaps out at us in the congregation if we haven’t any Old Testament background or have failed to read the earlier part of Luke’s Gospel. Zechariah and Elizabeth, up in the hill country of Judea, are childless, elderly members of a priestly clan. We ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Samson, Ruth And Samuel's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching?

What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching? 1) Samson’s Revival Samson was another of God’s very imperfect leaders, yet his deathbed repentance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

This sermon explores the concept of God's abundant grace as seen through the conversion of the Ethiopian by Philip and how God continues to pour out His grace to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ.

As most of you know, we have been going through a 30-35-week series called The Story. We are getting close to the end of the story. We have been most recently going through the New Testament portion of the story called the book of Acts. As I mentioned a couple times, the book of Acts is a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Deuteronomy 23:1, Isaiah 56:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lie: I've Got Too Much Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2022

So many people have decided they've messed up too many times for God to ever love them. But what does God have to say about that? Check out these thoughts from Family Minister Scott Jewell

Knowing I was headed to inner city ministry, I decided it could be useful to have my ear pierced as a conversation starter. How'd that work? I'd go to the local park to play basketball, often getting picked first so I could go home and tell my friends about how I got to hoop with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One-Verse Spiritual Diagnosis

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 26, 2021

Our Sovereign LORD uses His word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to get us to stop and consider that the walk we claim to have with Him sometimes needs an honest diagnosis and correction.

The Scriptures are harmonious. That is, they are all woven together without discrepancy or contradiction in God's communication with His creation. He does not send "mixed messages", nor does He have to add or delete anything that has been presented in the Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist