Sermons on Elect And Non Elect:

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

A Unified World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at a one-world system under the Antichrist.

Sunday Evening, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#5] A UNIFIED WORLD Daniel 2:31-45 Introduction: 1. As we have studied over the last several weeks, it is apparent that God is making preparations for the tribulation. 2. I want to spend one more week on these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:3-16, Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Some Troublemakers [disciples - Apostles]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

Only in a good way! The disciples rocked their world with their unordinary INTEGRITY, INTENSITY, and INVOLVEMENT they practiced. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

We Need Some Troublemakers Acts 17:1-9 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Introduction A. What we need in this church are some more troublemakers! - Troublemakers? - Yes, Troublemakers! - That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Made God Sick

Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005

A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Godliness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

What is godliness? According to the Interpreter's Bible, "...it is strong awareness of the God-relatedness of all life. It is that attitude which sees all things in their relation to God."

Feodore Dostoevski in The Brothers Karamazov brings Christ back to earth in imagination to a 16th century setting in Spain. It was during the terrible Inquisition when so-called heretics were being burned at the stake in great number. Jesus began at once to heal the sick, make the blind to see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

1st Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

NOVEMBER 30th, 2025. Advent Sunday.

Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44. A). AN ORACLE OF HOPE. Isaiah 2:1-5. The first thing that we notice in this text is that the prophet “saw” the word of the LORD (Isaiah 2:1). In olden times, explains 1 Samuel 9:9, a Prophet used to be called a Seer. As such, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raised - Unshakable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection is more than a doctrine. It has the power to render us unshakable in our faith and practice.

Good morning. Welcome to the Park Avenue Church of Christ. Why do we call ourselves that? We meet on Park Avenue, but why church of Christ? · Church - The New Testament was written in Greek and the word translated church simply means a group of people called out for an assembly. It’s used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"she Gave Her Whole Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024

A Stewardship Sermon.

“She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Rescued Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2007

The opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches reminds us that we have been rescued from the snares of sin.

Rescued Galatians 1:1-5 April 25, 2007 Background • Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey • Visited cities in Galatia (modern day Turkey) • Paul had been accused of diluting the gospel to make it more appealing to Gentiles • Galatians was written to respond to these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hands That Serve God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 10, 2015

SERVICE TO THE LORD REQUIRES USEFUL HANDS!

HANDS THAT SERVE GOD OBSERVATION: MANY WRITERS BELIEVE SOLOMON WROTE ECCLESIASTES. THE BASIC MESSAGE MAY BE FOUND TOWARD THE END OF THE BOOK. LET US HEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER: FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, FOR THIS IS MAN’S ALL (ECCLESIASTES 12:13 (NKJV). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is In It, He Will Be Glorified.

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

All that we do must be guided by and done according to God’s will.

I. God is still working in people’s lives. (vs.33, 36) A. God had a plan for Aeneas’ life. 1. That plan was that he would be healed. 2. That plan was that he would bring glory to God. 3. That plan was that his life testimony would help people believe. B. God had a plan for Dorcas’ life. 1. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation To Watchfulness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022

He comes suddenly and unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

EXHORTATION TO WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 24:36-44. The world goes on in wilful ignorance of the doom which awaits those who are unprepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It shall be just like “in the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37-39). Eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

• Fruitfulness is a sign of life.

1. CHOSEN BY GOD • but I chose you and appointed you • To be chosen by God is a privilege. • In Christ we were chosen to be God's people. • Ephesians 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012

Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2021

God repeatedly warns inhabitants of this dying world to look to Him or receive His judgement. The message looks at the Second Psalm in light of current world conditions.

“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs; the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist