Sermons on Deliberate:

Essence Of God 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jun 8, 2005

Love always pays a price. Love always costs something. Love is expensive. When you love, its benefits enhances another’s account. My love is for you, not for me. Love gives, it doesn’t grab.

In any study of the Word of God, we must study the Word of God. That’s deep theology. Right? Yes, it is deep theology. Sad to say, much, even most Bible study today is not the study of the Bible. It is instead, the study of books written about the Bible, and those can be interesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

How To Treat Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

This sermon was preached right after the Virginia Tech shootings. Aside from the apostle Paul, I don’t know if we see a greater change in anyone than John. He went from a "son of thunder" to one who said, "little children, let us love one another." It

As we continue through some of the smallest letters in the New Testament, we come to two of the letters written by the apostle John. But before we get to his writings, let¡¦s look at John, and how he was changed by Jesus. John is thought by most to be the youngest of the disciples. I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Invitation To The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007

The Apostle to the Gentiles stated principles to guide worship at the Lord’s Table. The question for believers is whether we are following what the Apostle taught.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-22 AN INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The damage resulting from an uncontrolled tongue.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Columnist Michael Coren advocates a revival of judgemental attitudes. He isn’t suggesting that we need to say one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Church Conflict-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

2 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate attention enters & ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 6, 2009

Boaz 1) Took the Initiative, 2) Encouraged Ruth 3) Protected & Provided

On Tuesday, Bahia Bakari was left as the only known survivor among the 153 people on the Yemenia Airbus A310 jet which crashed off the Comoros. The obstacles she faced to survive were staggering. She had to overcome: A plane disintegrating at hundreds of kilometres an hour as it hit the water; ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-16

Denomination: Other

A Scandal In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014

A Scandal in the Church - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Dealing with Disgrace (vs 1-5) Explaining the Expulsion (vs 6-8) Clarifying some Confusion (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Somebody sent this anecdote into Readers Digest: • One afternoon in the hospital operating room where I am a nurse, • I heard one of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Come One Come All Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 56 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 56: 1 – 12 Come One Come All 1 Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, and My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Learning From The Passover (Exodus 12:1-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

The Passover is not "our" festival. But there are things about it, that we should learn and carry over to how we "observe" the Lord's supper.

This morning, we find ourselves in Exodus 12. Here, Pharaoh is about to finally, forever be popped like a tick. Every Egyptian firstborn, from human to cow, will be killed. After this, Yahweh will give his people freedom, and lead them toward the promised land. Now, Yahweh knows that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-28, 1 Corinthians 10:21, John 1:36, John 6:4, Philippians 3:19-20, John 6:43-59, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34  (view more)  (view less)

It Is Time To Mourn

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2019

A stud in the book of Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 8: 1 – 22 It is time to mourn 1 “At that time,” says the LORD, “they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of its princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves. 2 They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Flesh: What Is Its Nature

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit.

Flesh: What is its Nature? Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:12-17 Text: Romans 7:18 Sermon Idea: There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit. There is the story of an old deacon who used to lead prayer meetings would often finish them with this phrase in his prayers “O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

Faith That Guides, Lessons From Moses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

How does God lead us?

Faith that Guides - Lessons from Moses Hebrews 11: 24-28 The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all-night ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made New - Listening Anew Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001

How do we hear God speak to us?

Made New - Listening Anew Bible Reading: John 14: 23-29 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Recently, I heard of a chap here in Ottawa who was offered a job with a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hard-Hearted And Dog-Tired

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The section of Hebrews which served as last week's text passage concluded with a declaration of the great faithfulness expressed in the lives of both Moses and Jesus Christ. HEBREWS 3:1-6 [ NIV ] Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on ...read more

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. There is a biblical doctrine of r __ __ __ __ __ __. It holds that, since God is absolutely and perfectly just, He must punish evil and reward what is good. a. Proverbs 24:11-12 [ NIV ] Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18