Sermons on Faith Vs Works:

Let Your Conscience Be Your God

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Martin Luther's Text Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2007

In this sermon, we see the outworking of the gospel in the life of just one man, Martin Luther.

Scripture In 1920 an English preacher named Frank W. Boreham published a book of sermons on great Bible texts. In each case, he linked a Bible text to the history of a great Christian man or woman. He called his book Texts That Made History. An example of a text that made history is David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unmasking The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 16, 2008

Jesus did something no one else had done...He stood up to the religious bullies that were leading people astray. There’s much we can learn about hypocrisy here. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Unmasking the Hypocrite Matthew 23:1-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmaskingHypocrite.html This is Jesus’ last public message before He dies on the cross. It is stunning...a scathing denunciation of false religion and hypocrisy. Let’s set the scene: Jesus is speaking to 3 groups of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2008

In this sermon we notice that Abraham was justified not by circumcision but rather by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture What does the word Yankee mean to you? Robert W. Mayer, in a Wall Street Journal article, writes, “To people in other parts of the world it simply means someone from the United States; to people in the United States it means someone from north of the Mason-Dixon Line; to us Northerners ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Simplicity Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

No matter how badly we blow it, or how unlovable we feel, God’s grace is more than enough to change us & make us new.

The Simplicity of God’s Grace Acts 15:1-21 Intro: Life can seem pretty complicated. Relationships, problems, bills, debts, kids, parents, siblings, politics, taxes… these can all tangle together into a big blurry mass of confusion and complexity. But there is something that should always remain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Really Does Matter

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2007

What we believe makes a difference in every area of life.

IT REALLY DOES MATTER There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25 Many years ago, in my high school chemistry class, a little poem was often quoted. Its effort at humor may have been lacking but the consequences of an erroneous belief were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Woe!

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Other Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Access

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006

How to approach God

ACCESS Eph. 3:11,12 INTRO: A. Paul writing to Jewish & Gentile believers 1. Air of superiority by Jewish believers 2. Causing segregation, rift, split B. Paul writing to reveal the Unity of the Saved 1. Purpose is to Unite, reconcile, bring harmony 2. Teach that they all are the Body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Conflict In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 2, 2006

It is impossible for our hearts to be at peace without the Spirit of Christ.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 3 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving the Conflict in Your Own Heart Romans 7:14-25; 8:1-2, 13 Oct. 1, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A I heard once of a man who was an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power Not Human Effort Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 3, 2006

Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter four also has probably the best definition of faith

Resurrection Power and Not Human Effort By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom In Christ (Part One) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2005

In Galatians 5:1-6, the apostle Paul continues his passionate plea for freedom. So, he begins with the thesis concerning our freedom, and then continues with four consequences of embracing works.

Scripture About seventy years ago a poor prospector named Jakobus Jonker worked tirelessly searching for fortune on his small farm in South Africa. After a typical, sudden, frightening thunderstorm, Jakobus walked out onto his land to see if the rain washed up anything. Eventually, he came across ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ