Sermons on Decision:

Judgment, Salvation: No Kidding, Better Than Fishing Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 18, 2007

The Gospel is an exclusive messge, not an inclusive message. We must Repent, Believe, Follow or we are not in the kingdom of God. This exclusive message shows Jesus is the only way to salvation.

You may have heard about the two guys from Texas, who came up to Alaska do some ice fishing. They landed in Anchorage, but didn’t bring any fishing gear. So before they did their ice fishing they stopped by a Wal-Mart to get some supplies. They asked the clerk if he had any ice picks and the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Quit

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Encouraging others not to quit the work of God

HOW NOT TO QUIT!!! Titus 1:9-16 Introduction: Titus was in a hard place. It was a place that was given to paganism. It was not a real favorable place to start and maintain a church. In verse ten Paul warns of those who would not submit themselves to authority. Not being submissive to earthly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

All-Knowing Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 10, 2003

The question before the house this morning is: Is God really all-knowing?

March 9, 2003 Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5 (NASB) The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a religious school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The teacher made a note: "Take only one, God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:5

Denomination: United Methodist

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015

What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Saul And Paul Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 29, 2014

Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future could have been written about Saint Paul.

Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future. Those words were penned over a hundred years ago by the Irish playwright Oscar Wilde but they could very well have been written about a young man named Saul who came to a pivotal point in his life where he would have to choose to live in the past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wisdom Brings True Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011

Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Guidance From God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2013

If we want to receive God’s guidance, we must be willing to do His will. We can know His will through His word, and through the Holy Spirit, and through prayer. Then, when we act to do His will, and pray, “Thy will be done,” He will bless us and the Holy

April 27, 2003 Getting Guidance from God Text: Then Isaac brought her into the tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:67

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011

This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Fear Controls People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God frees his people from the control of fear.

Scripture Introduction During the height of her popularity, Ann Landers received about 10,000 letters each month, nearly all of them from people burdened with troubles. Someone asked her if a particular problem predominated the letters she received. Her answer was, “Fear.” We must ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Two Choices Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 22, 2009

The Bible is clear that there are only two choices when we are confronted with the one true God. Sadly, those choices have been muddied by modern American Christianity. For example, does God hate? For the last 80 years or so the theme of much of the pr

Purpose: To describe the glorious reign of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to understand the consequences of following or not following Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-20 I. John’s Vision of the Past "the things which you have seen" 2:1-5:14 II. Christ’s Vision of the Present "the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If It's Light, Let It Lead Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2009

MLK Sunday: to work in the darkness, we need light, lots of it, but it may show us things we don’t want to know. The Bible is light for life; the church makes us see its truth in ways that claim us; and Christ leads us to a healthy integrity

If you are going to work in the darkness you need light. There is only so much you can do by feeling your way. You need light and lots of it. Last Wednesday night as my wife and I left Montgomery Hills Church, I noticed some poor soul in the driveway of the house next door. He had the hood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2009

This part 1 of a series on the life of Ruth. The theme is how God providentially moves in the lives of those who commit to Him.

RUTH: QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION Ruth 1:1-22 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Illustration- Ladies/Men Answer this Question, what is the title of your favotite movie, TV show or book ( other than the Bible). There are obvious differences. Personally, I like movies/tv shows and books that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal