Sermons on Faith Without Works:

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Heaven & Earth 2- Mission, Maintenance Or Monument? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

The second sermon in a series on ’Heaven and Earth’ (bringing God’s reign on earth) addressing the issue of how Christians and Churches so often lose their call, power, and settle into ’maintenance mode’- and how this can be avoided.

Heaven & earth 2: Mission, maintenance or monument? ("they occupied and settled" Josh 13:1-5, 24:31) 1 Collapse 1.1 last week: Adam and Eve, humankind 1.1.1 planted into enemy occupied territory 1.1.2 given commission to ’claim it for the king’ 1.1.3 call is still the same- take territory ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:31

Denomination: Baptist

Intensity Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

I shared this message on Christmas eve; I looks at how important it is for us to prioritize God

Intensity Christmas Eve service 2007 Intro: Igniter Video about Santa and Jesus. Not everyone sees just how important Jesus really is. I remember a few years ago when I was walking through an electronics department in a shopping mall and I saw it!!! My first HIGH DEF BIG SCREEN TV!!! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God See's Behind The Disguise

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 14, 2008

Under the mask of confusion, and lies, God see’s direct to the intentions of the heart. You can’t hide from God.

1Kings 14:1-6 Before we get to the text, lets take a look back a couple of chapters. During a very rebelious stage in the lives of the children of Israel in 1 Kings 12: 19, 20 we find the 10 tribes rebeling against the House of David, because of the lack of wisdom on the part of Rehoboam. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Negative Expression Of True Religion

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church For Everyone Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Life is the most valuable thing we have been given. Take time to enjoy it and appreciate life

What happened to the value of life? Genesis 1:26-31 (NIV) 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007

This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Favor Of God Will Produce Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, w

The Favor of God will Produce Blessings! We through life endeavor to get the favor of people. Whether we are in sales, trying to get the favor of an account or a young man interested in a young lady, a child with his father, a student with his teacher, worker with his boss, etc. However, we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3, Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Ruth 1:1-19, Deuteronomy 7:7

Christians And Economic Issues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 13, 2008

In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In the f

Christians and Economic Issues Luke 20:25 Intro In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:25

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 13, 2008

2nd in a Lenten series, this sermon deals with betrayal of commitment to Christ!

A mother sits in her darkened room. She is thinking about her child. Her son. She has just learned that her child, someone who had been a follower of Jesus had not only left Jesus, but more than that, people were whispering about her child. They have labeled him. They were making accusations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: United Methodist

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

This sermon will teach you how to tap into the wisdom of God when crisis come. The keys in this sermon will tell you how you should react when crisis comes in your life. You can overcome crisis!

Introduction: If you are going to pursue something, you need wisdom. The bible is the Word of God. It is the wisdom of God. It is a standard to live by; there is an aura about the bible. The bible is a crisis book and tells you why people entered crisis and how they got out it and how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mindsets That Hinder Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 22, 2008

People have been in revival, but the revival has not been in them. Why? Because we have mindsets that prevent us seeing what the Lord sees!

What does Revival look like? Many are seeking revival; they pray for it, they go to conferences to hear about it, many have gone into places where revival has broken out to receive an impartation. They have been in revival, but the revival has not been in them. Why? Because we have mindsets that ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008

The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prime Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

This message is about three of the prime times when the devil is active in our lives.

PRIME TIME Ephesians 4:26-27 INTRO: We are familiar with the term Prime Time. It is used primarily in reference to prime-time television. Prime Time is the time when most people will be watching their televisions. It is a time advertising and media people use to full advantage in influencing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist