Sermons on Covenantal Relation:

How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Eternity

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 18, 2004

Many times people ask, how do we survive these times we live in, but the survival is not really in the times but in eternity of times.

Surviving Eternity Matthew 24:34-35 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 8:12 But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Value Judgments Or Judging With Value Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

Each judgment we make, though, says far more about us than it does about the issue under judgment. Paul brings this into clarity for the believer, as judgments were being made over the significance of eating meat that had been offered to idols. The resp

VALUE JUDGMENTS OR JUDGING WITH VALUE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines a value judgment as, ¡§an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.¡¨ In reality, we all make judgments all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Marriage A Real Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Keys to developing a lasting marriage partnership

Marriage: a R.E.A.L. Partnership Selected Passages June 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The power of partnership – Earnest & Arnold A. 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis 1. Extremely hot summer 2. Two merchants with a problem a.) Arnold Fornachou who sold ice cream 1.) Ice cream was selling like hotcakes 2.) ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002

A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 3 in a series on Lamentations. Comparison of fatihful Isreal and the Isreal of captivity

Before and After Lamentations 2:1-22 I. Introduction A. Then and Now 1. 1980 and today a) Tried to gain weight and now… b) Drove muscle cars that “drank the gas” and now… c) Wore pastel colors and trendy clothes and now… d) Thought more was the answer to all things and now… e) Thought wearing ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 13, 2007

The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God.

When God Became a Man Topic: The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God. In the seventh century BC, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed a wonderful promise in 9:6-7. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hannah's Prayer-The Sequel

Contributed by Aaron Jefferson Jr on Feb 7, 2008

Unless we over God thanks we will become complainers.

“Hannah’s Prayer - The Sequel” I Samuel 1:8-10 In its first day of release, the new Star Wars grossed over 28 million dollars. We have become enamored with sequels; we want to believe there is another story. These sequels or as in the case of Star Wars, prequels seem to speak to a desire in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kids Count

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Communion Meditation for June 1, 2008 and Kids and Teens Celebration Day

About four years ago a group of people here in Noble County decided that there needed to be an event for kids to learn about important things like government, the arts, and community. As a result, they created Kid City and it will be held again this year at our county fairground on Saturday, August ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Life Of Sexual Purity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 4, 2008

Surveys revealed that single young adults admitted to having ten sexual partners before marriage? What does this say to, ""Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which i

Living a Life of Sexual Purity (Col. 3:1-5) "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." Recently, one of our students researching sexual issues at Pasco Community college asked single young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Election (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Mar 16, 2009

This is part 1 of a series of sermons on the doctrine of election. The sermon seeks all throughout to be Biblically rooted, and as a consequence adopts the Reformed view of the doctrine.

“Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Eph. 1:4) INTRODUCTION Why preach on this controversial topic? (1) To honor John Calvin. This year is the 500th anniversary of his birth. He wasn’t perfect, he did some terrible things (mainly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Saved And Secure Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

A sermon describing the dynamics of salvation

Saved and Secure Colossians 1:21-23 Introduction: Many people have a misconstrued view of salvation. Some feel they are too far form God to be saved. Some are confused about where they stand in relation to God after salvation. Some think that being saved means looking forward to heaven. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist