Sermons on Degradation:

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008

This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Galatians 1:1-10 , What Is The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 1:1-10 , What is the gospel?

What is the gospel? Galatians 1:1-10 ? What must I do to be saved? - Is salvation a combination of my good works and Jesus? - Is salvation 90% of what God does and 10% what I do? - Do I need Jesus and to keep the 10 commandments? - Am I required to be baptized and join the church to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bloom Where You're Planted

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007

The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Blameless Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 8, 2008

At the beginning of King Davi’s reign, this Psalm was his commitment to purity in his home. Today, it eshorts us to guard the purity of our lives and our homes.

“A Blameless Life” Psalm 101 Pastor Paul Barreca Have you ever been the victim of a crime? When I was ten years old, my parents gave me brand new ten speed bicycle. It was a genuine Schwinn, and I couldn’t have been any happier. Although I was still growing, they purchased the bike with a full ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Story Of God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005

Naomi and Ruth discover that God is a faithful God.

A. For the past two weeks we have been trying to develop a deeper appreciation for the faithfulness of the God we serve. 1. The Bible declares that he is characterized by faithfulness. a. In Exodus 34:6, God says of himself, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Faith Helps Us Overcome Sin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2005

An explanation of the New Testament words for sin: harmatia, parabasis, paraptoma, anomia, and opheilema and means of overcoming them.

How Faith Helps Us Overcome Sin (I John 3:9,10) "No one born of God continues to deliberately, knowingly and habitually practices sin, for God’s nature abides in him. His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him and he cannot practice sinning because he is born of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Way In Life's Wilderness

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 23, 2005

David discovers that even amidst life’s pressure, confusion, failure and daily living, God provides a way through life’s wilderness.

Finding God’s Way in Life’s Wilderness Psalm 25:1-9 (New International Version) 1To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon deals with our tendency to sin and Jesus’ ability to free us from Sin and its control. It is patterned after a writing by Max Lucado

Beauty and the Beast Rom 7:15, Mat 27:26-31, Mat 25:40, Psa 51:5, Isa 53:6, Jer 17:9, Rom 3:10, 23, Heb 12:14 Pro 10:16, Isa 50:6, Gal 3:13, January 15, 2003 I. I am sure that most you know the story of the beauty and the beast. I know that since my kids got the animated video that I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Road To Rome

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 26, 2004

The theme of Romans is clear: Paul is explaining in rudimentary terms, where even babes in the faith can understand; the basic gospel. He not only presents justification by faith, but the entire “Righteousness of God.” Which also includes ideas such as gu

Today I would like to dig into the book of Romans a little. There is little argument over whether or not Paul is the author of Romans; if the first verse isn’t identification enough, then the style and content is undeniably the work of the most prolific writer of the New Testament. As you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

Our Source Of Strength

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 8, 2007

All Christians can be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and filled up with the love of God. God is able to do more than we can even imagine in and through us.

INTRO: Aren’t batteries amazing? I don’t really understand how they work – I just know that somehow they give a mechanical device the power they need to perform what it was designed for. The bad thing about batteries is they get old and worn down, and eventually don’t work any more. Last summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persevere To Victory

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007

To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Relatiosnhip With God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 continues where Part 1 left off.

Psalm 23: Benefits Of Our Relationship With God Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 23 Introduction “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational