Sermons on Cornerstone Of Life:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

How can we get to the point that we are able to forgive each other’s sins, all of those sins, from the bottom of our hearts?

Right here at the beginning of this sermon, let us quietly and honestly ask whether we know anyone from our own circle of friends and family whom we have not forgiven for some wrong that person might have done us; a person from whom we once separated ourselves in anger—perhaps not even in open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ideal Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2012

Pointers from the New Testament Church

“The Ideal Church” August 19, 2012 Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Holiness

Moses Meets God Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Aug 27, 2012

The third in this series in which Moses meets God at Mt.Sinai and becomes the great law-giver.

“Moses Meets God” Text: Exodus 3:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction I want to continue our series of lessons this morning on Mountaintop Experiences. The first was “Noah’s New Beginning” on the Mountains of Ararat. Then, on May the 20th, our lesson was “Living by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2014

At the beginning of the Bible, we find the first sin and the fall of man. Satan was behind it. Because he hated God, he wanted to destroy His creation. Satan made his attack on our first parents, while they were in the Garden of Eden.

March 16, 2014 The Fall of Man Genesis 3:1-8 Introduction A conscientious Bible teacher was trying to teach his class of small children about the nature of sin. He hit a snag when he started telling them that we are all born in sin. One little girl gave him a puzzled look, and then said very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd Rejoices. Jesus Weeps. Palm Sunday-God's Tlc

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 12, 2014

How do we respond to God’s Timing, when it does not match our own? How do we respond to God’s Love, both the Love He gives us, and the Love he desires to show through us to others? How do we obey God’s Command, even when it means our own suffering?

What are the strongest days of the week? An Episcopal priest was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing even though it was working fine. He wanted to give the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: *other

7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014

REASONS TO REACH THE LOST

7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Summary: Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meekness, Not Weakness

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Meekness is not weakness.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Meekness, Not Weakness Text: Matthew 5:5 Introduction: J. Upton Dickson was a Christian humorist. He once said he wanted to found a group for submissive people based on a pamphlet he was working on entitled “Cower Power”. The group was called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Sunday - The Way Is Open

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2014

our message for Easter Sunday dealing with 2 proofs that Christ has done more than enough

On Monday, I got a call from a cousin of mine who lives in Tulsa… His mother-in-law passed away after a battle with cancer. I had been praying for her as it was a difficult time for them. My cousin told me that in trying to console his daughter he said, “Yes, your grandma is gone, but ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hate Is Weak, Stop It Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2014

Examination of 2 common phrases, "Hate's weak, stop it", and "Hate the sin, love the sinner" The main idea is to hate what God hates and love those God loves.

Hate's Weak, stop it! This morning I bring you my second installment of the wisdom found in twitter. Donnie Wahlberg said, “Hate’s weak, STOP IT”. Looking for Scripture related to this turns up interesting results. I found many verses where we aren't told to stop hating. In ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Question And The Only Right Answer To It

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 5, 2014

The question which the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas 2,000 years ago is still relevant today and we have to encourage people to ask it, and no matter how 'diverse' or 'multi-cultural' our society is, there is only one correct answer to it.

Psalm 34:1-9 and 17-22 (all) emphasize v.22 Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: What must I do to be Saved? There's only one answer to that question. “Saved”. A little 5-letter word usually being the past tense of the verb “save” which means 'set free' or 'rescue'. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heart For The City Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

This message looks at the heart of Jesus and what’s at the heart of the gospel: love and compassion.

Heart for the City Luke 19:37-44 Today is Palm Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. More than 200,000 people descended on Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, the most important Jewish holiday of the year. Passover celebrates when God delivered the Israelites out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Soils Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The third in a series on the parables given by Jesus in the Book of Matthew

The Three Soils: (Parables of Matthew Part Three) Text: Matthew 13:1 – 23 About three weeks ago we started looking at the parables that we find here in the Gospel of Matthew. We took a break from it last week for Mother’s Day, but now were back to it. And if you noticed, when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan Rules The World Because He Is Stronger Than Anyone Not Now In Christ

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

God tells us emphatically in the Bible He is not ruling the world but Satan, the Evil One, is: 1 Jo 5:19 ....The whole world is under the rule of the Evil One.

God tells us emphatically in the Bible He is not ruling the world but Satan, the Evil One, is: 1 Jo 5:19 ....The whole world is under the rule of the Evil One. TEV Luke 4:5-6 Then the devil...showed Him (Jesus) all the kingdoms of the world, and ...said “...this (the world) has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Begins And Ends With Israel Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014

Beginning in chapter 12 and continuing all the way through the book of Revelation we see God’s reconciliation plan for man. And at the center of His plan is a man named Abraham.

“It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist