Sermons on Darkness And Light:

I Know That I Know I Am Saved

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 15, 2006

There are a lot of things that I do not know. But, I know that "I ain’t lost!" As my pastor used to say, "I know that I know I am saved." With Fanny Crosby I can sing:

2 Timothy 1:12 Outline: I. The Source of Our Salvation A) The Act of Salvation B) The Fact of Salvation II. The Surety of Our Salvation A) The Cause of Doubt B) The Cure for Doubt III. The Security of Our Salvation A) The Preservation We Have in Christ B) The Reservation We Have from Christ A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2008

There is a closer tie between our view of children and our view of God than we might ever suspect.

EXODUS 1:1-21 A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Condemned Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2008

James exposes the difference between religion that comforts us and religion that reveals the power of Christ among us.

JAMES 1:26 RELIGION CONDEMNED “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” Someone has said, “You can’t believe half of what you hear, but you can repeat it.” This points out a real problem in the church today—we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Church In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Pomp And Circumstances

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Life As A Owner (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Reading from God’s word, 1 Kings 17:17-24 Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex-God Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on May 12, 2007

Sex was not created by Hugh Hefner nor Howard Stern. Sex is God’s Idea. He is the author and producer. The Biblical standard is this: “A satisfying sex life is the result of a satisfying marital relationship.” (SEMINAR INFORMATION AVAILABLE)

Raise your hand if you are married. Now raise your hand if you want to get married. Oh, do I have a message for you? Let’s Play the Video!! (The Video is from sermonspice and titled SEX and portrays the worlds view of SEX. Cost $10). Today, as you can see, we are going to be talking about ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007

A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The 70 Sevens--God's Countdown Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

This is the most amazing prophetic passage in all the Word of God, because God not only tells us WHAT will happen, but He gives us the PRECISE TIMING of these plans.

INTRODUCTION The ninth chapter of Daniel centers clearly upon the person of Jesus Christ and is one of the few places in Scripture where God ties himself to a definite timetable of events. This passage is therefore one of the strongest evidences to prove the divine inspiration of the Bible. I am ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006

The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Ordinary To Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series: Letting God Guide You April 24, 2005 Last week, (if you were here), you’ll remember that we left Esther with a catch-22 decision to make. She had to decide if she was going to save her own neck and be safe… or risk her life by going out on a limb for Gods ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2007

Was Jesus’ birth serendipity? Was there a purpose to His birth. God says that He sent His Son at the right time and for the right purpose.

GALATIANS 4:4-7 THE FULLNESS OF TIME “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Battle Rages Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2007

A holy fear of the wicked heart of mankind is what is needed in the lives of Christians. Christians who grasp their authority in Christ have a fear of themselves and do not hold the grace of God in contempt.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Title: A Battle Rages Theme: Uncovering the Root of Our Failures Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Three Stages Of Giving

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What kind of giver are you?

A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Holiness