Sermons on Disputing Daily:

The Search For Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

None of us should become so familiar with God’s grace that we stop searching for it or appreciating it. ­

The Search for Grace This past week I had the opportunity to lead chapel services at Evenglow Retirement Center. Since I was scheduled for every day this week, I decided to speak on the theme of grace. On Monday, when I was meeting with the piano player before the service to pick out some hymns, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Considerations

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 2, 2002

In our Spiritual life, it is so critical to walk carefully.

1. How many times have you driven NORTH or SOUTH on I-25 and found some interesting driving habits? a. Cell phone in one hand, coffee in the other… steering? b. One gal was reading the Denver Post, completely open. c. Honking caught my attention as one man who was shaving was honking at a gal who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, Ephesians 5:15-21, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 John 1:5, John 12:34-36, Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 29:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom Symbolic

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 29, 2002

The need for Christians to live in the freedom given by Christ.

I. Most anywhere you go in the world they have their own symbol of freedom. A. When I was on my trip to San Antonio, as I said in my newsletter article this month, the one thing that I wanted to see if nothing else was the Alamo. B. As a child I was for some reason interested in the Alamo. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-23, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Food With An Attitude

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2002

Jesus is a reality to be known and lived.

FOOD WITH AN ATTITUDE John 6:41-59 S: Jesus Th: Relationship with Jesus Pr: JESUS IS A REALITY TO BE KNOWN AND LIVED. ?: How? How do we get to this reality? Inductive KW: Phases TS: As we continue our study in John 6, we will find five phases as Jesus explains the importance of being the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Who Provoke Madness

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

"...fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4).

2 Samuel 13:23-39 The Rage of David (13:21, 22) David got angry when he heard about the sin of Amnon but nothing more. The Request of Absalom (13:23-27) “And it came to pass after two full years” (13:23). This verse refers to the events recorded earlier in the chapter. Absalom’s sister Tamar had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise And The Oath

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is a record of the history of the cosmos. Specifically, the Bible explains how God relates to us in the midst of the flow of history from the creation of "the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1-2 ) to the creation of "a new heaven and a new earth" ( Revelation 21-22 ). ...read more

Justification Through Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001

Faith alone justifies, but faith is never alone.

Sept. 9,’01 JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH A. Armstrong Golden Text: “We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” [Romans 3:28] We find many scriptures in the New Testament about justification. We believe it - every word of it. The problem today is that many are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with Christ - we need to define what it looks like. ¡°IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD.¡± Much of what is called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Through The Desert Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 9, 2003

First of six messages leading to Easter. We all are tempted – even Jesus. There is not a one of us who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t – From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. From birth to death we will always be hounded b

Journey through the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 (NCV) 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry. 3 The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closing The Loop Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Part 9 - Meekness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

See how meekness is needed in our walk and relationship with other and God.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 9 – Meekness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION This week we are going to discuss one of the most misunderstood Spiritual Fruits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Bible Church

5 Ways To Set You Free

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 27, 2006

Through Christ’s death and resurrection you have been set free.

Intro: "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like this: "This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Unselfish Ambition

Contributed by Fred Lab on Feb 6, 2007

This is a sermon I put together for our 100% Sunday. Helping our church to realize our amazing potential.

ICCC 2-4-07 “An Unselfish ambition” Philippians 2 & Acts 2 Ralph L. Woods: An ambitious farmer, unhappy about the yield of his crops, heard of a highly recommended new seed corn. He bought some and produced a crop that was so abundant his astonished neighbors asked him to sell them a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007

There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Methodist