Sermons on Fact:

Coming To Terms With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the eight message in a series that examines the reality of our sin problem based on Romans chapters 1-5. This message examines the fact that God declares us righteous based on faith and not works.

We have a hard time believing that anything is totally free. Whenever we see something free, we immediately assume that there are strings attached. The majority of us have experienced those hidden strings. “You have won a free vacation.” “Download the free clipart.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Concept Of Truth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2017

Pilate asked one of the greatest questions in history: WHAT IS TRUTH? Is truth just facts? Reality? Who defines truth? God has a concept of truth--- will we accept His plan?

IS THERE A CONCEPT OF TRUTH? WHO DEFINES TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever heard it said: IF THIS IS WRONG, I DO NOT WANT TO BE RIGTH? THERE ARE MANY GREAT QUESTIONS IN THE BIBLE... ONE WAS ASKED BY A POLITICAL LEADER THAT IS GOOD TO PONDER... John 18:38 Pilate saith ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38, John 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

A Roadside Conversation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017

I’M GOING TO SUGGEST TO YOU THAT THERE IS A HEARTBURN THAT YOU SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE. IT IS A HEARTBURN THAT YOU SHOULD HOPE IS NOT QUENCHED, BUT IN FACT EXPANDED. IT IS A HEARTBURN THAT YOU SHOULD NOT SEEK RELIEF FROM.

A ROADSIDE CONVERSATION LUKE 24:13-35 HOW MANY OF YOU EVER HAD HEARTBURN? I’M SURE THAT MOST OF YOU, AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER, HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS CONDITION. IT’S NOT PLEASANT AND USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER WE HAVE ENJOYED A PARTICULAR FOOD, OR TOO MUCH FOOD IN GENERAL. TODAY THOUGH, I’M GOING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees The Heart!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013

Sometimes we cannot tell by looking at a person whether or not they love Jesus. In fact, sometimes, everything that we see says do are but their heart is still dirty with sin and has not been forgiven.

CHILDREN'S SERMON GOD SEES THE HEART! Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Sermon prop: a Melon or Cantaloupe Hi everyone! It is good to see you today. Hey I have something in my treasure box today that I picked up at the market this week. Do you know what this is? It's a cantaloupe. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Ask For Whatever You Want

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

There are times in our lives that we need assistance in making sound decisions. Many decisions made are good but are they godly? True wisdom starts with a heart full of faith, not a head full of facts.

“A person is not necessarily smart just because he says things that are smart.” There are some individuals that believe they know everything no matter what the topic may be. Actually, there are some who before you can finish asking the question they already have an answer. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Caring Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 25, 2012

Do you ever feel like God doesn't care? Well you are not alone in that feeling, but the fact is that God does care and He cares for us even in tough situations.

God is Caring Mark 4:35-40 He Cares by Saving you He Cares by Growing you He Cares by Comforting you Intro Slide Good morning. I hope that everyone enjoyed a great thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for. This week was a blessing for us because we had all of our kids home for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

True Wisdom

Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 23, 2019

Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result

Introduction. Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result. However, a desired result can be either good or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Shall Accomplish That Which I Purpose

Contributed by Hotaik Koonoh Oh on Feb 19, 2018

Christian faith is on the basis of the fundamental fact. We confess the faith in praising Jesus, this has an object to see God’s doing in my life which is wholly given and obeyed to Him.

“so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) ‘I’ in the title ‘It shall accomplish that which I purpose’ from the text is God Jehovah. Isaiah’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation Of The Sin Of Good People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

The judgment of God is inescapable on those who condemn others for the very sins they practice themselves. Their capacity to judge others does not absolve them from guilt. In fact, it increases their own condemnation.

(7) Revelation of the Sin of Good People Romans 2:1-16 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Criticize Others Carefully Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:1-11 “Criticize others Carefully” November 1, 2009 PRAY Heavenly Father, INTRODUCTION We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don't know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Positive

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Easter 2 b. The eye-witness testimony of the Apostles is evidence of the reality of Christ's Resurrection. We live confidently that the promise of the resurrection to come is sure, even as the fact of His resurrection is sure.

John 20:19-31 Easter 2 (B) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. “Proof Positive” Julie Andrews as Maria in The Sound of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Fullness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 9, 2014

This is a message based on the miracle of Jesus changing water into wine. It speaks to the fact that we should not be satisfied with God maximizing our capacity, but rather seek that He turn our water into wine.

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist