Sermons on Dark Days:

Vindicating God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 29, 2008

2ND IN THE SERIES OF VINDICATING GOD, PAUL ADDRESSES THE ACCUSATION THAT GOD IS UNJUST IN CHOOSING OF INDIVIDUALS.

ROM 9: 14-18. VINDICATING GOD PART 2. RECAP: LAST TIME PAUL EXPOUNDED GODS SOVEREIGNTY IN HIS ELECTING LOVE OF INDIVIDUALS. THE JEWS WERE SELF ASSURED OF THEIR HERITAGE – YET IT WAS AN ASSURANCE WHICH WAS MISPLACED. THEY BELIEVED BECAUSE THEY WERE NATURAL DESCENDENTS OF ABRAHAM AND ISRAELITES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe? Catholics

Contributed by David Diyanni on Sep 2, 2008

This is a sermon series that explores the beliefs of different religions and comapres them to what the Bible says.

What Do You Believe? Catholicism Introduction A. Today we are finishing our series called “What do you believe?” We have been talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Review & Wrap-Up Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 16 Title: Romans Review & Wrap-Up I. Romans Review a. Paul’s Purpose i. Teach ii. Exhort b. The Theological House i. Foundation- The Doctrine of Revelation ii. Wall 1- The Doctrine of Sin iii. Wall 2- The Doctrine of Salvation iv. Wall 3- The doctrine of Last Things v. Roof- The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Open Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2008

Hands open may be a handshake or a salute, signalling friendship or respect. Just as those gestures affirmed Saul, we also must approach others by leading them to safety and by affirming their potential.

f I come toward you with an open hand, what does that mean? If I approach you from across the room with either one hand or both hands open, how would you interpret that? Well, of course, it would mean different things for different kinds of open hands. There is more than one way to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith On Display Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 15, 2009

Faith lived out has far reaching effects.

A new survey came out last week which reveals that Christian are losing their influence in the United States. “The nation has grown less religious in the last two decades … with a 10 percent drop in the number of people who call themselves Christians and increases in all 50 states among those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Walk Like

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 20, 2009

This sermon deals with our need to walk worthy in the Lord. To walk worthy is to seek to please Christ in all that we do.

What’s Your Walk Like? Proverbs 1:8-19 Philippians 1:27-30 Have you ever noticed how much you can tell about a person simply from the way he or she walks. When a woman walks tall and straight with her arms going in opposite directions it says one thing. When she walks and places one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How Much He Is For Us!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2009

What God did not do and what God did.

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” NASB “He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything?” HCSB In all the Scriptures, whenever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Orthodox

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Why is faith so important in my life? 1. Faith makes me a friend of God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith moves me to follow God’s call (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith takes a firm grip on the infinite power of God (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith knows that God will fulfill His promises (vs. 9-10; 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes - Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 25, 2009 *Everybody has faith. Everybody has faith in something. James Merritt explains: -An atheist drinks water out of a faucet, believing it is safe. -He drives his car ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 9:30-10:13 Title- The Essence Of Salvation Romans 9:30 - 10:13 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is by faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Body And Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2008

In this sermon we look at Paul’s arguments in 1 Corinthians 6 about the damaging effects of sexual sin. Then we discuss how to overcome sexual temptation and sin.

Introduction: A. One Sunday morning, the preacher began his sermon by telling the congregation that he was going to say a series of words, and he wanted them to sing the song that came to mind when he said each word. 1. The first word he said was "rock" They immediately started singing "Rock of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jumpstarting Your Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 9, 2008

How faithfulness brings favor.

[Part 2 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] We’re in the series, “THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.” Our text for this series is Proverbs 2:2-4 (NLT) - "Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible