Sermons on Exclusity:

The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003

A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - A Special Relationship

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Transforming our attitudes to marriage to conform with Christian teaching

Introductory Discussion The relationship of marriage seems to be a pretty popular topic here at Padstow, with goodness knows how many engagements we have at the moment and maybe some more to come if what I see going on is any indication. And this is a really good thing. The lifelong commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First John Chapter Four

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Harmony Between Truth And Mercy

Contributed by Brian Leukering on Dec 30, 2000

The Harmony between Truth and Mercy

The Harmony between Truth and Mercy Greetings. I have a top-ten list I would like to share with you. It is the top ten ways to be irritating to other people. Number 1. When you go through a drive-thru, make a point of specifying that your order is "to go." Number 2. Adjust the tint on your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 85:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving For Church Health – Healthy Younger Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 22, 2002

Younger men have many things as there priorities. Some men set out to conquer college, push through graduate school, learn a new job, establish a family, build up the bank account, and retire at 55.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A month ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. Young ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-8

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000

This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

As Christians, we are saints who are just sinners saved by the grace of God.

"Saints and Sinners" (1 Cor.1:1-9) Rev. A. LaMar Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church For a little while, I want to talk on the subject Saints and Sinners. I want to dialogue on the dichotomy of the saved and the sanctified, the holy and the justified. We want to explore this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Billy Graham's Evangelism Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

Billy Graham’s biblical plan for salvation has been used of God to lead millions to Christ. Here are the four steps to peace with God that need to be utilized by us all. In June of 2004, at the age of 85, Billy Graham will conduct another evangelistic cru

Steps to Peace with God (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) Step 1 - RECOGNIZE God’s Plan for Your Life God’s Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life -- abundant and eternal. The Bible says ... "We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America's Greatest Threat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2004

No nation outside of Israel has ever been so blessed by God. But our liberties, our way of life and the very future of our nation are confronted by a number of threats today. What is America’s greatest threat?

AMERICA’S GREATEST THREAT ISAIAH 1:1-4, 18-20 INTRODUCTION: We are blessed to live in America and to be able to enjoy its freedoms and blessings. In 1857, James Buchanan in his inaugural address said, "No nation in the tide of time has ever been blessed with so rich and noble an inheritance as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20, Isaiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About Baptism Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

Among Christians there is much debate about the issue of Christian Baptism. It seems that Satan is trying to keep people away from the saving blood of Jesus. In this message we will examine what we believe the New Testament teaches

“What We Believe: About Baptism” Introduction: In II Kings 5 Naaman came down with the deadly skin disease called leprosy. Wanting to be healed of the disease he went to the prophet Elisha. Elisha told him what he must do to be healed of that disease. He told Naaman to go and wash seven times ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 9, 2005

The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 12, 2006

Only by grace can we be saved.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SAVED”? Amazing Grace What is “grace”? Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Before The Calm Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 24, 2006

[Hurricane Katrina--1 year later.] Jesus and His disciples are on a stormy sea, and we can learn much about our voyage thru life by way of this passage. Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Storm Before the Calm Matthew 8:23-27 1 year ago this week a powerful storm and devastating surge came to the Gulf Coast. Though it’s calm now and the waters receded, left in the wake is devastation still to this day. Oft in literature life is compared to a voyage at sea. The same is so in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist