Sermons on Death For The Saved:

Lessons On Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 29, 2012

Teaches us how to truly love one another.

“Love Lessons” September 2, 2012 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:1-3 “So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all. If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Time Heals All Wounds And Other Lies We Beleive About Conflict Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2012

This sermon focuses on the broken relationship of Jacob and Esau. We will learn that broken relationships must be healed through confession and forgiveness in a way that honors both TRUTH in judgement and GRACE in forgiveness.

We’ve been told that Time heals all wounds. Our unwillingness to confront sin, or talk about broken relationships confirms that at least some of the time, we follow this advice. But as we know, time does not heal all wounds. Come with me to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Roman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, James 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching The Gospel In Unfamiliar Places

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 9, 2012

How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL IN UNFAMILIAR PLACES Romans 1:16 & Genesis 3:7-10 Big Idea: How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel. INTRO: In Romans 1 the Apostle Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Handling Hurts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012

A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

August 5, 2012 Handling Hurts Psalms 23:5 Have you been watching the Olympics? They’re amazing to watch. To see the pure joy of winning, to see someone reach a goal is so cool. Individual and team accomplishments and their celebrations. Then to watch some athletes, like American, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Celebrating Supernatural Living

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 20, 2012

The Christian life is a supernatural life, an exciting adventure that begins with a life-changing, spiritual birth. It begins with faith and continues as a work of faith. Living the Christian life this year can be a celebration.

Title: Celebrating Supernatural Living Text: “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes.” (Isa. 54:2, NKJV) Scripture reading: Isaiah 54 The Christian life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Chose The Necessary Part

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012

Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez Blessed Beyond Belief Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

The Prayer of Jabez

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Atheist: Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2015

You see, sometimes we who believe in God live as though He doesn’t exist and as though He cannot change us.

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: CHANGE 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION I The sermon series we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Believe Week 14 - Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2015

Continuing our series in week 14 of looking at having a Single Minded focus on Christ.

Believe 14 – Single Mindedness January 25, 2015 Matthew 6:25-34 I’m not sure which I’ve heard more, men are simple minded or single minded? Maybe it’s both. I know men and I will include boys in this one who have a single minded focus. Generally speaking, if you ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Principal Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Getting wisdom from God rather than the wisdom of the world.

The Principal Thing James 3:13-18 Vonage has made a lot of money with a catchy theme song, Whew who, who, who, who, silly commercials, my favorite is the wife talking about switching to Vonage and the husband dancing in the next room. And a simple statement, “People do stupid ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

True Confession

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

The very word to confess has a much deeper meaning to agreeing with God about the whole aspect of what Jesus did on the cross and what sin really is all about. For a person to confess has to do with the person agreeing with God for what He has done for us

Opening illustration: A woman said to a preacher, "I have a habit that I know is hurting my testimony—the habit of exaggeration. I start to tell something and I go on and on enlarging the story. People suspect that it's not true, and they lose confidence in me. I'm trying to get over it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grumble Or Grow!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

National sin calls for God's judgment. What happens when a nation does not worship God. Need for revival and the church to be the church.

RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION TXT: Prov 14:32-34 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal