Sermons on Default:

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011

We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-8

Denomination: Other

Nitty Gritty...meet Who I Have Become #4 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based on Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 8 & 9, 2002 Matthew 10: 18-36 “Nitty Gritty …Meet Who I Have Become!” There is a wonderful story contained in Robert Fulghum’s book entitled “Uh-oh”. The story is about a young elementary school student named Norman. Norman’s teacher announced that the school play for the years was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Instigates War

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002

The Prince of Peace has come to bring a sword and not peace to the earth. The Peace that He brings can only be experienced if we are covered by the Blood of the Lamb.

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: John 14:27, Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Follow My Example Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

First in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/14/2001 Mentors 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: A. When the junior high school was having “Hero Day,” students were urged to dress up as their favorite hero. A preacher thought his son would want to put on some football pads, or a baseball uniform. But the boy surprised him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15-16, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Back Our Children

Contributed by Charles Mims on Mar 9, 2001

Sermon on morality, and bringing children up with moral values. For Girl Scout Sunday.

Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) 6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. We are a nation at war! Not a war of bullets and missiles, not a war of tanks and planes, but a real war nonetheless. It is a war that is fought out in the lives of our most precious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Proverbs 22:6

Spiderman Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

All of us need someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves.

Spiderman II: Taking Responsibility 04.26.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive in the resources section @ www.theaterchurch.com. I love different superheroes for different reasons. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Peter Misplaced Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew Peter says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Mark adds, “But he spake th

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PETER MISPLACED CONFIDENCE TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34 John 13:33-38 INTRODUCTION: We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Present And Future Kingdom

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 16, 2005

God’s plan from the beginning was for his creation from Adam and Eve to the present day to be part of His Kingdom. From Scripture we discover several facts about the Kingdom of God.

A Present and Future Kingdom Luke 1:26-33 “And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:33 (NLT) Luke’s gospel gives us two historical birth announcements. The first announcement was to elderly Zechariah, with the angel Gabriel informing him that his elderly wife, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Cannibals Or Snackers?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 3, 2002

The Lord’s Supper isn’t a snack. Nor is it really a cause for charges of cannibalism. But somewhere in between the two is the mystery of Christ present in the bread and cup that we share together. And if Christ is somehow really present in these elements

Are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? You heard me – are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? Or something else? Ancient Christians were accused of cannibalism. Why? Because rumor had it that when they got together before sunrise on Sundays they drank blood and ate a body. It didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: *other

Like Father Like Child

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover the sanctifying power of trusting your Heavenly Father.

We’re about half way through our study in 1 John. The purpose of this letter is recorded in chapter 1, verse 4, "We write this to make our [your] joy complete." The way John hopes to accomplish this purpose is demonstrated throughout this letter, to counter the lies that crept into the church by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: *other

Reconstructive Surgery On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 22, 2007

I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of Pentecost when she had her birth. This is a sickness, and the patient is close to terminal!

If I were allowed to be the one to make the choice of what the church, the entire body of Christ, should have as the main focus, I would choose surgery – reconstructive surgery to put the body back in a healing mode. I believe today the church is more divided than at any time since the day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Doesn't "Turning The Other Cheek" Just Make Me A Doormat? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2010

A look at one of Jesus more difficult teachings and why it's worth our obedience.

- Our first reaction to reading Jesus’ words here is likely to be disbelief. “Is He serious? You’ve got to be kidding me!” - Which leads us to our first question. . . What Was He Thinking? Is Jesus naïve, stupid, or insightful? - Matthew 5:39-42. a. Is Jesus naïve? - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Map To Manhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2010

A Father’s day message inspired by David Murrow’s book, "Map to Manhood." This calls our men to authentic, Biblical manhood.

Map to Manhood John 8:30-32 * Today we celebrate “Father’s Day.” It is a day we set aside to do what the Bible commands us to do every day, that is, “Honor our Father.” When God gave this command to Moses, in Exodus 20, He tied with it an unusual add-on of a promise. Ex 20:12 “Honor your father ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

In order to be a good father, you first must be a good man. The Scriptures help to point us in the right direction of achieving that today.

A Few Good Men Ezekiel 22:30 Ezekiel 22:30 "I searched for a man among them who would build up, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one." Introduction You know there are some prerequisites to being a Good Father. You need to be a man for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist