Sermons on Excuses:

Flee Baby, Flee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 8, 2015

The world paints those who oppose immoral sex as being prudes and bigots. It's hard to withstand the humiliation and embarrassment that we can face when we speak up. So why should we? And how should we stand for morality in a faithless world?

Years ago I heard a famous radio preacher tell of an experience he had while doing a seminar in a large city. After he had gotten done speaking he returned to his hotel, got on the elevator, and as he touched the button of his floor, a couple of very attractive women got on with him. "What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job, A Different Kind Of Dad!

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Feb 15, 2015

Leading your family by God's Grace and by a foundation of faith

Job 1:1-5 (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon "Do-Over" - Satisfaction Guaranteed?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2015

Since 2002 I have undergone a complete theological transformation and many of the sermons posted here from my earlier days in the ministry are; to put it nicely, “A little off.” This series is an attempt to remedy this situation.

21, March 2004 22 February, 2015 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Sermon “Do-Over” Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. This sermon heads off the rails even before we get out of the gate with a wrong foundational premise. What is Jesus talking about in John ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015

What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Be Sure About Your Faith

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

We can be sure about our faith if we live in obedience to God's will as it is recorded for us by inspiration in the scriptures.

You Can Can Be Sure (Part one) The text for our lesson is found in 1 John 5:11-13: "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mortals Are Entitled To Grace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2015

To show that GOD loves mankind or us so much because He wanted us first to avail of His Grace and then His eternal life, all kept in JESUS for the sake of JESUS and in JESUS's Name.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Keeper? JESUS. The GOD of Peace. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Amplified Bible) And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate you from profane things, make you pure and wholly consecrated to God]; and may your spirit and soul ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scoundrels In Heaven

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We tend to think of some people as almost unsaveable, but is that true? And when Paul describes a litany of sinners, he also notes that "such were some of you." Truly, there will be scoundrels in heaven, including you and me

Scoundrels in Heaven TCF Sermon November 16, 2014 In the midst of preparing this sermon this past week, our brother in Christ, Mike Ferrill, went to be with the Lord. I considered what the best way to honor Mike’s memory would be – to preach what I’d already begun to plan, or to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Reach Your Unsaved Spouse Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 20, 2015

How to point your lost spouse to faith in Christ.

How To Reach Your Unsaved Spouse Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Many years ago a man named Martin Ross found himself more in love with a bottle of alcohol than anything else. Despite the earnest prayers of Bertha, his deeply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How We Grow

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2015

Most folks want their church to grow, but what are the practical steps to make that happen? This message addresses three areas that need to be prepared if we are going to see growth in our churches.

Growing the Church You ever think about Church Growth? You ever wonder about whether or not Cornerstone is growing? Does it every cross or mind, is it even relevant in your life? There are some folks at Cornerstone who honestly never think about church growth, they attend, they enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 7-- Ripped Off Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2015

Part 7 of our People relating to God series from Genesis

Part 7 of the People relating to God series from Genesis. Joseph part 1 of 2 Please use any or all of this material to further God's kingdom All scripture is from the NLT bible Ripped off ! Genesis – People relating to God Part 7 Joseph Genesis 37:1-36 Last week as we continued our study ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Election In The Pentateuch Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 10, 2015

The doctrines of election are all over the Scriptures. Here is a look at the main verses in the Pentateuch.

ELECTION, in the PENTATEUCH Genesis From the beginning, God had a plan. His heart was not to have a people who would reject Him. But He willed to let them do that anyway. Then in His mercy He called out a people for Himself. A remnant. The elect. Otherwise, all would be lost. Why these and no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty Of Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Beauty of Reconciliation Matthew 5:9 blessed (makarious): supremely happy. peace (eirene): more than just the lack of conflict; it is a state of being bound together; being properly related. Where does this peace come from? God Colossians 1:19-20 How is this peace given? Through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great White Throne

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2015

This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and never having received Christ as their Savior.

8-11-05 The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Against The Wasters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated its developmental process. We are talking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pot Or The Well

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

Beloved, herein is the great truth; as a Christian, you are either a pot owner or a well owner. Many people suffer day and night because they carry pots instead of going directly to the well. I was told the following story about some Arabs.....

Father Lord, we pray for a fresh touch of your power. Speak to our spirits and turn our lives around to that which you want us to be. Thank You heavenly father, in Jesus name. Our message this week, is entitled. “The pot or the well.” In John chapter four, we see an interesting passage ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-18

Denomination: Pentecostal