Sermons on Died For Our Sins:

Who Is Right?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Imagine that we had a big blackboard before us. I write a heading on the board "things that are always wrong for us as Christians to do" and I ask you to tell me what I can write down. What are some of the things that you would put on the list? Then I write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Dick Holden) 1.

(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Leader's Leader"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

A leader that is not being led by God can’t be trusted! (Dennis Deese) Jesus owns the church and thus He is the leader of the church. The church will only fulfill its mission when its leadership is following its leadership. David was a great leader be

“THE AUTHORITY OF GOD” (The Leader’s Leader) II SAMUEL 5-7 A leader that is not being led by God can’t be trusted! (Dennis Deese) Jesus owns the church and thus He is the leader of the church. The church will only fulfill its mission when its leadership is following its leadership. David ...read more

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Blessings Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Final Exhortation And Encouragement Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 31, 2004

The Christian’s responsibility to the church.

Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them as mere ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4 The Foolishness Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

In this fourth and final message we discover that THE FIX FOR THE LAUGHTER OF SCORN IS THE RESURRECTION!!!

I marvel at the Awesome Wisdom of God: He gave us the Gift of Laughter! To Laugh is to show mirth, Joy or Scorn with a smile or chuckle or explosive sound. To Laugh is to find pleasure or amusement in something. Some things are Laughable, Funny. Some are Ludicrous - so absurd or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness Before God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

The entirety of 1 John chapter five deals with faith in Christ. These verses bring to remembrance the extent of God’s love for us in what he has provided for us. God has promised eternal life through His Son and the ability to speak to Him through His S

Boldness Before God 1 John 5:13—15 INTRODUCTION The entirety of 1 John chapter five deals with faith in Christ. These verses bring to remembrance the extent of God’s love for us in what he has provided for us. God has promised eternal life through His Son and the ability to speak to Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America's Greatest Tragedy, Pt 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Church. Next to the Unattended Church the greatest tragedy in America today is the Unbowed Knee!

Introduction Recently, an organization called "The Barna Group" conducted a study on the importance of reaching children with the gospel before their teens. They found that: *a person’s moral foundations are laid by the age of nine. *most people make a decision regarding the personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Perspective: Essentials Of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Int Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of.

A Clear Perspective: Essentials of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Into (Matt. 7:7-29) MAIN IDEA: It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of. I. We Can Always Pray Without Wearing God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Words Away From God's Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the series "God has a dream." Dreams are fulfilled when we realize that we cannot do it, but God can.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 42:41(p. 26) Four Words Away From God’s Dream God’s dreams are fulfilled through us when we realize… 1. We cannot do it. “I cannot do it” (v. 41) • Stage One: The LORD takes us into His workshop. For Joseph, it was 4745 days of prison…13 yrs. For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Cares! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 2/50) The miracles of Jesus is usually taken as an illustration of how we should be passing the Gospel to people who are "hungry" to know God. This is not wrong. But don’t miss the first truth in this story, which is that Jesus fed a c

CHRIST CARES! John 6:1-14 (Devotional Series 2) The miracles of Jesus is usually taken as an illustration of how we should be passing the Gospel to people who are "hungry" to know God. This is not wrong. But don’t miss the first truth in this story, which is that Jesus fed a crowd of hungry people ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priorities Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 6, 2004

(Devotional Series 3/50) What do you put first in life?

Priorities John 6:25-40 (Devotional Series 3) What do you put first in life? I. Do you pay more attention to the body than the soul? That’s what Christ is getting at in verse 26. Do you put more into a career than into serving Christ better? Is love of some "treasure" keeping you from complete ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40, John 6:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calming Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 19, 2004

Short Funeral Sermon for a Believer

THE CALMING JESUS MARK 4:35-41 I. The Story A. The storm came upon this group of men and they did not know what to do. They feared for their lives and in their great emotional state they cried out to God. B. Jesus calmed the storm. II. The Meaning for Them A. The men in the boat were saved ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ