Sermons on Ephesians 2 3a1:

The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009

The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship Is A Verb Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 18, 2009

This message focuses on attitudes that hinder our worship.

Worship Is A Verb – Part 2 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 23: 23, 25; John 16: 13-14 Introduction: In my introductory message on last week, I shared with you that we are moving towards fully understanding what it means to worship God. Worship is a verb, not a noun. To worship God means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 9:2-13 Series

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

The transfiguration points us to Jesus the Son of God, to the cross and is an encouragement to persevere in prayer.

There are moments, often extremely rare, when the scales fall away and we see reality as it is. It is a bit like looking through a microscope or telescope. What we thought was a blob suddenly appears transformed into something wonderful. Well, in a sort of way, that is what happens here. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Chosen Generation #2: Worshippers Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 7, 2007

Jesus was rejected by men, but He was chosen by God, and precious. You too may have been rejected by people, but you are chosen by God, too! We are called to offer up spiritual sacrifices of worship. What are those spiritual sacrifices?

A CHOSEN GENERATION #2: WORSHIPPERS JOKE: A southern pastor was completing a sermon on self-control. With great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I’d take it and pour it into the river." With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I’d take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: *other

Lesson 2: Assurance In Hebrews

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

Let’s examine what the books of Acts and Hebrews say about prayer and the assurance of salvation.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and Hebrews Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Assurance in Hebrews September 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS 1. Who wrote Hebrews? a. Paul. b. Luke. c. Apollos. d. Barnabas. 2. Why Luke wrote the Hebrews? a. Written to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Souffrances De Jésus2 Series

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

INTRODUCTION SUR LA SERIE (10 min) Regardons de nouveau à la croix, Pierre a expliqué que le " 18 ¶ Christ aussi a souffert une fois pour les péchés, lui juste pour des injustes, afin de nous amener à Dieu, ayant été mis à mort quant à la chair, mais a

SOUFFRANCES DE JESUS A LA CROIX ! INTRODUCTION SUR LA SERIE (10 min) Regardons de nouveau à la croix, Pierre a expliqué que le " 18 ¶ Christ aussi a souffert une fois pour les péchés, lui juste pour des injustes, afin de nous amener à Dieu, ayant été mis à mort quant à la chair, mais ayant été ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 2: The Mind Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2007

This is what you must know about the mind and its powers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 2: The Mind of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns September 30, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is about how believers are to be different. In Jesus’ model prayer, we find the prescription for being different.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – Choose a Different Path Matthew 7:13-14; 6:9-10 The entire ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) is about how believers are to be different. Choose the Road Less Traveled I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character (Matthew 6:9 “Your Name is Holy”) A. What is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Sacrifice ! Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ was our perfect, costly sacrifice.

Today we are going to look at the Sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but we will also be touching on the sacrifice that Christian’s are expected to make as we follow Jesus. Sometimes we need to be willing to lose our own life on behalf of another. Sometimes that is the only way to go on living and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Oil Part 2

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

The ingredients of the oil as they apply to life.

TITLE: THE ANOINTING OIL II TEXT: EXODUS 30:22-26 I. MYRRH –it was a pain killer; and a healing agent - The anointing will get you through some pain - Jesus received Myrrh 3 times in his life • First at his birth • Second on the cross he was given tenture of myrrh to deaden the pain but he rejected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

1-1/2 Advent

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

We need a coming in-between the 1st and 2nd Advent

Sermon for Matthew 24:36-44 2007 I assume everyone knows what it feels like to wait for something to come. It’s not even winter yet and I’m already waiting for summer when my family and I take our annual vacation to Ocean Isle North Carolina. I can’t wait! Seriously, I’m already looking forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

We continue with the message of kindness as we look at Luke 6 and speak of Giving Away our lives.

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Conspire to give away kindness purposefully A boy came home one day to find his mother sitting at the table with a homeless man. Apparently she had gone shopping, met the tramp along the way, and invited him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Characters #2 - Joseph Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

Have you ever stood where Joseph stood - not at a Stable in Bethlehem - just questioning God about the direction He has for your life?

Christmas Characters #2 – Joseph - 2nd December 2007 pm Joseph was a man hand-picked and personally prepared by God for a special mission, his life was not without its trials and tragedies. In fact, Joseph faced, weathered and overcame trials that would have derailed many other people. A quick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

12.04.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 2” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.” Intro Solomon makes a profound ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God