Sermons on Denying The Flesh:

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 19, 2013

A Christ Centred Ceremony of Marriage in which attendees will hear the good news.

Gospel Driven Wedding Ceremony Dakota Community Church June 2013 All Rise - Bride enters. Welcoming Statement & Prayer of Blessing: Dear family and friends we have come together today at the invitation of Groom and Bride to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is the culminating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Someone Worth Losing Everything For Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Losing the crowd versus radical commitment

“SOMEONE WORTH LOSING EVERTHING FOR” (Radical #1) John 6: 53-66 (p755) Sept. 4, 2011 If Jesus tarries, over the next 9 weeks we’re going to examine what it means to Radically follow Jesus Christ…Our missions committee chairman, Doug Lucas asked if I might mention the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plea Of The Repentant

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 3, 2009

While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of awareness that when we offend our God with sin, we seek an honest and open confession to our God who instantly forgives. God is Good!

The Plea of the Repentant Griffith Baptist Church – 4/5/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 51:1-6 Key verse: Psalms 51:2 – Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Premise: While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 24, 2009

From the time that man fall to sin in the Garden of Edan God was at work, preparing the Lamb of God to come into this world to die for our sins.

Behold the Lamb Prepared Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Last week we looked back at the beginning of time, and saw how man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. At that time, God promised man that there would come one who would balance the scales, defeat evil and deliver humanity. For thousands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Advent I: Hope Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2008

The Old and the New Testaments confirm that God’s love knows no boundaries as proven by the Incarnation we celebrate this Advent season.

November 29, 2008 – Advent 1 – “Hope is Coming” Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38 Christmas holds a place in each of our hearts. In our culture it’s a time when family, or family and faith converge. Even those for whom the season we’re approaching holds mixed feelings or painful feelings, it’s rare that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Point People To Jesus (John 1:19-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

John the Baptist understands that Jesus is important, and he is not. His sole job, is to point people to Jesus.

Last week, in John 1:1-18, AJ (Author of John) started his gospel by focusing on 2 people, telling us who they are, and what they came to do. The first, and easily more important, is Jesus. Jesus is the Word become flesh. He is the preexistent one. He is Life. He is Light. He is God. To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"True Knowledge" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 13, 2007

Sermon 17 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine power has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The "How Do I Know I Am A Christian" Test?

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Jul 30, 2011

In Mark 8:27-38, Jesus provides six marks of an authentic follower of Jesus, and these serve as the basis of this six question test to determine the reality of your Christian faith.

The “How Do I Know I’m A Christian?” Test Mark 8:27-38 There are a lot of people who think they’re Christians and really aren’t. Then there are some Christians who have no assurance that they are Christians and are afraid they’re not Christians. Then there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Actions Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2016

In today's sermon we examine the actions of one who forgives.

Scripture Two weeks ago I started a short series of sermons called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” from Paul’s letter to Philemon. Part of the reason I am preaching this series is because I want to learn how, when I sin (and I do sin all the time), to repent well, and to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Today we are going to look at several benefits resulting from the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

Today Christians all around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ died on a Roman cross—history records this as an actual event. The Bible also teaches that Jesus Christ was raised from death and the grave—history also records this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 2, 2007

Lent 5(A) - Can these dry bones live? No - sin brings utter hopelessness. Yes - God graciously restores hope!

CAN THESE DRY BONES LIVE? (Outline) March 25, 2007 LENT 5 - Ezekiel 37:1-14 * * * * * * * * INTRO: These verses can sound a bit gruesome. There is a valley of dead, dry bones. Ezekiel walks through them. The Lord says they shall come to life. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sanctity Of Marriage

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

How does the Bible define marriage? Why did God institute marriage in the first place? It must be clear from the outset that our final authoritative standard for our lives is the Word of God. God’s standards do not change.

THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: This coming week Congress is slated to vote on a Federal Amendment defining marriage. There are those who want to establish a traditional definition of marriage. Others oppose any traditional definition and are seeking to redefine marriage. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist