Sermons on Exam:

Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

An "excuse" is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. Beware! Excuses can damn not only the character but the souls of men.

Intro: Summarize the passage. An EXCUSE is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. For example, every man has excuses for his neglect of duty; the debtor makes excuses for delay of payment; the student for being absent or failing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: *other

Lord, Why Do This To Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2024

Here’s an answer that relies on the everlasting good that came from the murder of Jesus Christ.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 As our prayer group looked at the Scriptures we have just heard, one member asked, “Isn’t this Isaiah reading something from Good Friday?” And she was right. This is one of Isaiah’s “Servant songs” describing what we know as the prophesied sufferings of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35, Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:5-9, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 15:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Getting A Faith Check-Up

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022

Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment.

Paul’s final warning to the Corinthians is found in 2 Corinthians 13:1-10. Before he comes to see them, he tells them that they need to repent of their sins. If they do not turn from their sins, no one will be spared Christ’s punishment. When Paul carries out Christ’s potent discipline among them, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ninth Commandment Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Ninth Commandment

NINTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not lie to your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16, ELT). “I speak what My Father tells Me to say, but you speak what you father tells you . . . your father is the devil . . . a murderer from the beginning and does not have the truth in him. I tell you the truth” (John 8:38, 44). ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is And Who Is Not Welcomed By God Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 18:9-14.

Luke Series #79 September 15, 2002 Title: Who is and Who is Not Welcomed by God Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Lives Of Holiness & Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 5, 2005

God has called us to right living in a world that has a lot wrong with it

Last Wednesday evening, a student from ONU joined our group to do an assignment he had for a class. He was supposed to visit a church and then write a report. He found our church through our website and called us to be sure we were meeting. I’d love to read his report. Every day I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Brethren

How You Can Know The Bible Is The Word Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2 of this intriguing look at the Scientific, Historical, Archaeological, Scriptural, and Practical Proofs...

HOW I KNOW THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, PART II “Questions People Ask” Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Miracles of origination/preservation/circulation…….external evidence Now the internal evidence……….. 1. Scientific ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whosoever

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

All of us are welcome in God’s presence.

WHOEVER Scripture: John 3:16; Matthew 9:20-21; Luke 23:39-43; Acts 15:28-29 Introduction We often use the term “whoever” in our conversations. “Who” is defined as “what or which person.” “Whoever” is the emphatic form of “whom”, giving it that extra emphasis. I remember hearing this term ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

Psalm 96 is one of those wonderful psalms of praise that remind the people of God what they are supposed to be about.

Holiness: The Big Picture Psalm 96 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 2nd Sunday of Lent Rach and I were talking the other day about education. We were listening to some talk show – I am not sure which one any longer – when we heard one woman referring to her family as uneducated. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expressions Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2011

1- The reason for thanksgiving 2- The place of thanksgiving 3- The way of thanksgiving

INTRO.- We are to give thanks IN all circumstances. This doesn’t mean that we must give thanks FOR all circumstances, because not everything that happens to us in life is a good thing. For example, it’s hard to give thanks when a loved one passes away. That is a heart-wrenching time, but we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Month Of Discipleship -

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

It is with great delight that I welcome you to our month of discipleship. No doubt Jesus ministered to multitudes but he always spends more time with his disciples for obvious reasons. Jesus wants us to be his disciples and as his disciples he wants us to disciple the nations.

It is with great delight that I welcome you to our month of discipleship. No doubt Jesus ministered to multitudes but he always spends more time with his disciples for obvious reasons. Jesus wants us to be his disciples and as his disciples he wants us to disciple the nations. When Jesus called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Acts 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honored By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

All of us like to claim the promises of God for our lives, but oftentimes we fail to do all that God expects of us. There are two groups of people in this world, one group who honor God by giving Him the topmost priority in their lives and the other group who go to Him only when in trouble.

Psalm 91 - Study 38 - Honored by God We read in Psalm 91:15,“When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” (ESV) In this message we will study the last part of the above verse which talks about the fact that God not only rescues us, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

The Hunchback

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2022

Many people are emotionally crippled and don't even realize it. Jesus saw a woman's suffering and showed the compassion of God by healing her. He called her to Himself. God is still the healer today! Ends with a modern healing story.

THE HUNCHBACK Luke 13:10-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. While taking a law class in personal injury litigation, I got into a car accident and had to wear a cervical collar. Two weeks later, I tripped over a wire and ended up on crutches. 2. When I hobbled into class shortly after these mishaps, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Heals The Broken Hearted

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2021

Many people experience tragedies that cripple them emotionally & spiritually. They accept the idea that they will always be crippled. But Jesus came to heal the broken hearted and even to do a heart transplant. There is hope!

HE HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED Isa. 61:1, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL TO CHARITY 1. When Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV game show, the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. 2. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sovereign God Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024

What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

"Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist