Sermons on Debtors Prison:

Grace, Mercy & Peace

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 12, 2021

This message is about grace, mercy and peace. When we give or receive grace and mercy, peace will always follow. Likewise, we will never truly have peace without the giving and receiving of grace and mercy.

Grace, Mercy and Peace Scripture: Ephesians 4:32; Romans 1:7; First Corinthians 1:2-3; Philippians 1:2 Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.” The words kind, tenderhearted (compassionate) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeheartedness Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 25, 2020

God wants and deserves our best.

During the first World War, just after the turn of the 20th century, Teddy Roosevelt thundered against what he called hyphenated Americans. He meant people who had divided loyalty. We use hyphenation to describe ethnicity. Roosevelt said, “America is not a polyglot boarding house. (A “polyglot” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

This morning we are going to continue our series Foundations of the Faith by studying sola gratia - grace alone. When it comes to our salvation - we were present but not voting!

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-13-19 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital board meetings. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Doctrine Of The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 2, 2025

Understanding the Doctrine of the Kingdom of God is to understand the complete timeline of Biblical history past, present, and future, the proper place of the Church and the prophetic future of Israel. Who will be allowed to enter it and who will be rejected?

Understanding the Doctrine of The Kingdom of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Mark 1:14-15 “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, John 17:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 11:12, John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Preaching To The Choir Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2016

A study of the book of Job 22: 1 – 14

Job 22: 1 – 14 Preaching To The Choir 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 “Can a man be profitable to God, though he who is wise may be profitable to himself. 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that you are righteous? Or is it gain to Him that you make your ways ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2020

Without a doubt the most difficult challenge that you will ever face as you strive to live out God’s kind of love… IS WHEN - somebody hurts you, when they do you wrong, when evil is done to you or to those we love.

Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Dec 29, 2002

Jesus was born unto us bearing the gift of forgiveness. Shouldn’t we extend that same gift to others?

Good morning, I want to start this morning by us all singing a verse of Silent night. That was great. Singing that song probably brought visions of a Nativity scene to your thoughts.. Maybe of one from your childhood over a mantel. Maybe one in front of a church. Usually they all had the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-9, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I N C R E A S E"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 3:32

Denomination: Church Of God

"Marks Of Christian Maturity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

We need to be Mature Christians!

"MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 15:1- 35 God has recorded for us what I believe to be one of the most critical moments in the history of the church. The exciting thing about it is that while it begins with dissension (15:1-2) it ends with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

The Joyful Sound

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003

To the Child of God, every sound of God’s Word and of the Gospel is a Joyful Sound.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cooking The Books

Contributed by Emilia Florio on Sep 13, 2010

This message talks about the importance of being good stewards not only of our monetary and worldly resource, but of the abundant spiritual resources God has given us as well.

Cooking the Books Luke 16:1-17 [INTRODUCTION] Have you ever heard the expression Cooking the books? Do you know what that means? Well, it has nothing to do with cooking or cookbooks, although I suppose that if you stretch the analogy a bit, you might say that it is a bit like Weight Watchers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Bible

Contributed by Roger Jennings on Feb 12, 2006

a sermon on why and how we should use the Bible.

WHY THE BIBLE Have you ever wonder why we have the Bible? Or how we are suppose to us it? Well I think God knew we could not live without it. Why the Bible, well for starters it is a handbook for Christians to live by instructions if you will. Second it is a history of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Trials To Trust

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

Trials play an important part in our walk of faith, as well as our knowledge of the character and faithfulness of God. Only as we learn to look to Him in faith and confidence can we hope to have our needs met.

From Trials To Trust Text: II Kings 4: 1-7 Intro: Let’s be honest this morning. There’s not one person here that has not had to endure some trials of some sort. Trials seem to be an integral part of life that cannot be bypassed. We all face them, perhaps some more than others. But for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Total Forgiveness

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon outline from the principles taught by R.T.Kendall in Total Forgiveness

Total Forgetfulness Dr. Fernando Cabrera Genesis 37:1-50:26 1. Forget emotionally what was done against you a. First born – Manasseh “to forget” i. Joseph had not forgotten emotionally, but factually ii. Forget the pain 1. In Hell, says C.S. Lewis, part of the punishment will be to remember all, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational