Sermons on Cut If Off:

Jesus Predicts His Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Think of it: Jesus marshaled no army and He carried no weapon. Jesus never used His miraculous powers to throw the Pharisees off the nearest cliff. Yet, the threat of Jesus was so great, He often made enemies into allies:

A New York Times editorial claims that America’s views on the death penalty are changing. 35 people were put to death in 2014 which was the fewest in 20 years. And 2014 marked a nearly 40 year low in the number of new criminals placed on death row. While the method of execution may have changed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And Unconditional Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 20, 2021

Is it possible for a person who is born again and mature in Christ to take his eyes off of the Savior and wander so far away from the faith that he would reject and disown Christ? And, if it is possible what would be the eternal consequences?

Holiness and Eternal Security Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:22, Romans 8:38-39, Hebrews 13:5, John 10:27-30, John 15:5-8, 2 Timothy 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In A Troubled Society

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:12, Psalm 39:4-5, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Daniel 6:4-5, Daniel 6:8-10, 1 Peter 3:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

End Time Scoffers

Contributed by Glen Spencer on Nov 19, 2023

In chapter two, Peter spelled out the character of false teachers and the futility of their teaching. Now in chapter three Peter deals with the second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the world. He starts off by warning us of the end-time scoffers.

THE SAINTS REALITY Regardless of whether we like it or not, the reality is that there’s a lot of false teaching out there today. These false teachers refuse to heed the word of God, repent and trust Christ. Peter describes these false teachers and their followers as last days scoffers ... (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In His Time

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 10, 2023

Bringing someone to Christ requires patience, love, and prayer. How we approach them with the gospel can either encourage them or turn them off completely. We have to give God and His Spirit the chance to work in people.

“Conversion In His Time” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface – Bringing Others to Christ A. We are all called to bring others to Christ! 1. We are commanded to teach and admonish others. a. Mk 16:15 – “preach the gospel to all creatures.” b. Mat 28:19-20 – “go ye into world and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Mark 16:15, James 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon "Do-Over" - Satisfaction Guaranteed?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2015

Since 2002 I have undergone a complete theological transformation and many of the sermons posted here from my earlier days in the ministry are; to put it nicely, “A little off.” This series is an attempt to remedy this situation.

21, March 2004 22 February, 2015 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Sermon “Do-Over” Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. This sermon heads off the rails even before we get out of the gate with a wrong foundational premise. What is Jesus talking about in John ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Loose Him And Let Him Go!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2017

This scene of Lazarus waddling out of the tomb in graves clothes is a picture of every new-born child of God, who, though alive from the dead, still needs assistance in throwing off the vestiges of the old life. They need our help!

LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO! John 11:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I love little children – they see everything with ‘new’ eyes. We, as children of God, should have new eyes, fresh vision. 2. Sarah is a church member who likes to visit the elderly in a Senior Care Home. One day Sarah decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing The Paralitic Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 5- " Hearing The Shepherds Voice" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 10, 2015

Part 5 of our John - believe in Jesus and live series-- we are teaching John in our sermons and Sunday bible studies and covering the keys to a life with Jesus in the sermons and the off chapters in our studies, power points and audio available

Please feel free it use any or all of this material to glorify our Lord, it all belongs to him. John- Believe in Jesus and live! Part 5 “Hearing God’s voice” Back ground text-- John 10:1-18 Focus text—John 10:3-5 I have told ya’ll a few times about a couple of Blue ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Puzzle Of The Be Attitudes”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 9, 2022

“The Beatitudes are not teachings on ‘how’ to be blessed. They are not instructions to do anything. Jesus is not telling anyone they would be better off being ‘financially’ poor. (Dallas Willard) Is Luke 6 about Jesus fulfilling His Mission statement? Luke 4

In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2022 Luke 6:17 “The Puzzle of the Be Attitudes” Philip Yancy in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” wrote the following when he read the 1st Beatitude in Luke 6. “I became so convicted about my addiction to material things that I gave away to a friend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26, Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Transfiguration: A Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 23, 2023

Mountain top experiences are necessary! The Apostles' experience at the Transfiguration reminds us that no matter how powerful a spiritual experience is, the time comes when we must come down off the mountain and rejoin our everyday life.

Scripture - Matt 17:1-13 “Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. 2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Old Self To New Self: Five Key Areas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2025

God wants to transform us into his image. It's his work but it's our work too. Paul gives five areas we need to address in putting off the old and putting on the new.

INTRODUCTION In several of Paul's letters to the churches, Paul starts with theological teaching and then moves on to practical instruction. He lays the theological foundations and sets out key theological truths. After that, he talks about how believers should live in the light of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Of The Word Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011

Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

“The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Freedom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013

In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remain In Christ -- The True Vine

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 24, 2008

Easter 5 (B) - Remain in Christ who is the true vine. Only in Christ will you find strength. Only in Christ will you produce results.

REMAIN IN CHRIST -- THE TRUE VINE (Outline) April 20, 2008 – EASTER 5 - John 15:1-8 INTRO: Eight times in these eight verses today Jesus says: “remain in me”. It may sound strange that Jesus would need to encourage his disciples to remain in him. It sounds strange to us that we need to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran