Sermons on Double Standards:

How To Hate Sin And Love Sinners Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

#24 in series. Christians in today’s sexually permissive society often face the challenge of how to deal with those accused of a sexual sin. It feels as if we are given the choice of either being too hard on sinners or too soft on sin.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 24 “How To Hate Sin and Love Sinners” John 8:1-11 Our story begins early one morning when a crowd had gathered in the temple courts to hear Jesus teach (8:2). “Now ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Closets Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018

Message 2 in a series on the spiritual habits the lead to a higher walk with God. This message focuses on the third habit of regular confession of sin.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cleaning the closets / clearing the conscience” Review There is no vibrant physical heath without proper diet and exercise. There can be no healthy relationships without practicing the things that build relationships. The things we will explore of the next ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in Series on John. Examines the the grace given to the woman caught in adultery

- Read John 7:53-8:11 Years ago, a large religious conference was held, where folks began discussing what it was that set Christianity apart from all other religions. One person suggested one thing, and someone else something else. The discussion went round and round until C. S. Lewis entered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in Series on John. Examines the the grace given to the woman caught in adultery

- Read John 7:53-8:11 Years ago, a large religious conference was held, where folks began discussing what it was that set Christianity apart from all other religions. One person suggested one thing, and someone else something else. The discussion went round and round until C. S. Lewis entered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And The Law Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does it mean when Christ said that He came to "fulfill" the Law?

“Christianity and the Law of God” Matthew 5:17-20 We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we saw how Jesus proclaimed the truth that His followers are the Salt and Light of the world - agents of change, meant to be ambassadors of Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Of The Ten Commandments Of James 4:7-10! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James sets forth an additional seven commandments, which are mandatory for New Testatment Christians to obey, but they are not the original ten commandments.

INTRODUCTION #21 1. Open your bibles to James 4:7-10. 2. In these four verses James gives ten commandments. He does not repeat the 10 commandments that Moses gave, but instead gives 10 of the many commandments that are given in the N. T. 3. In a previous lesson we discussed the first three of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Accurate "I" Exam Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

This is a New Year's sermon when our culture preaches "believe in yourself" and Scripture teaches us what happens when we do. It is a prelude sermon to a covert series on Calvinism.

It is the first Sunday of the new year. In our culture this is a time of getting psyched up for a new year of doing our best, setting some ambitious goals, trying harder, putting our best foot forward. Maybe you expect a little encouragement from your church; give us some spiritual justification ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compensation (Exodus 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

God's old covenant contains many things hard to understand. Do we judge God by our corrupt society's standards or humble seek to understand? Let's look at Exodus 22.

When we look at the laws under the old covenant, are we tempted to think that some were too harsh and some were amazing? Do we judge God by our society’s corrupt standards? Or, do we humbly seek to learn? Let’s look at Exodus 22. What compensation was a thief to pay? Was there something similar to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promotion To The Next Level

Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Apr 22, 2009

“Thus says the Lord to his anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held- To subdue nations before him, And to loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors So that the gates will not be shut” In this year 2008, the Lord will caused the

Moving on to the Next Level 2 Kings :2 “Thus says the Lord to his anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held- To subdue nations before him, And to loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors So that the gates will not be shut” In this year 2009, the Lord will caused the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

We’re Going In Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

It takes a mature people to understand that the process is going to rocky on the way so you don’t kill the team before you get there. Double Anointing The anointing you possess - The anointing of the audience that partners with you He’s anointed and w

I’m Going In Part 2 2 Samuel 5: 1-3 1) All the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. 2 In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting The Tone For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2022

Isaiah in 700 B.C. set the stage for what we believe as Christians today, a strong evidence for the truth of the Gospel and an encouragement to our faith.

Setting the Tone for Jesus (Isaiah 7:1-17, 8:1-4, 9:1-7). 1. A middle-aged, wealthy woman has a heart attack. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. She sees the angel at the gates and asks if this is it. The angel says no, she has another 30-40 years to live. She ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:1-4, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthy Of Honor

Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024

Paul is teaching Timothy how to be a caretaker of people. That’s essentially what leaders are. Good leaders must know how to treat others. How to empower others. And how to uphold standards.

Worthy of Honor 1 Timothy 5 What is the single most valuable thing in this room? In your car, house, at the restaurant, on a plane, in the office? You and the people who matter in your life. Family is a sacred entity to God. He designed it. He blessed it. And He keeps an album of it. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

24:1 Just A Day Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 11, 2007

This is the beginning of our 24 series, 24 sermons on one day in the life of Christ.

It began like any other day, and like any other day it had twenty four hours, no more and no less. And yet before those twenty four hours were over their world was turned upside down. Who would have thought so much could happen in a mere twenty four hours, that things could change so much from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Close The Gap Between The Ideals That We Profess To Believe And The Reality Of Our Lifestyles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins by pointing out areas in our life where we are not living up to Christ’s standards of commitment. Jesus said, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord, but do not do the things that I say?" (Luke 6:46) Ask the Lord to help you to be more responsive to the ways that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational