Sermons on Faith Working Together:

No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

“No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2006

You’ve been raised from death to life. So what are you doing with your new life?

Raising the Dead Ephesians 2:1-10 Ephesians 2:1 (NLT) Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans 6:23a Romans 6:23a For the wages of sin is death... You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Important Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2001

Salvation is by Grace through faith alone. This affects how we see ourselves, others and God.

You can imagine the scene. The Church in Antioch are sitting down to their meal, with the Gentile Christians on this side with Paul in the middle and the Jewish Christians on that side with Peter in the middle of them. The meal’s about to start when Paul jumps up and says "This isn’t good enough! ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007

The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Photos Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 15, 2002

This sermon takes one of the summary paragraphs in Acts and likens them to photos in a photo album of the early church and describes what the church today should learn from these photos.

Photos Acts 5:12-16 March 17, 2002 Intro: A. [Confusing Signs, Citation: Doug Lansky, signspotting.com; submitted by Lee Eclov] Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To Adulthood! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005

Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James 5:13-20 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

The Cheerful, the Sick, the Weak, and the Wondering.

Open your bibles to James Chapter 5. As we wrap up our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We'd Climb Mountains...

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2003

Epiphany 6: What great sacrifice have we thought we’d need to endure for the faith? We may be inclined to climb mountains... but no need, Christ already climbed Golgatha.

Through the Old Testament lesson today, we are offered a wonderful insight to help us understand what God requires of us. This insight is wrapped in a most interesting story about a soldier named Naaman. He was a valiant warrior who had won many battles for his King. But Naaman had a terrible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Is This Religion? Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Oct 27, 2007

A look at Colossians 2:20-23

Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died leaving her all his wealth. Rumours of her supposed relationships with some of the young men in the area surfaced. She determined to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Foolish?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Its only through grace that we are saved

Are you so foolish? Galatians 3:1 - 5 (NIV) 1You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Not All About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 30, 2007

13th in a series from Ephesians. The entire process of salvation is God’s gift - it is nothing we can earn.

Last Sunday many of you may have seen the article titled “’Lord’ is fading at some churches” on the front page of the Arizona Daily Star. The article focuses on two practices that have become common in these churches – leaving the word “Lord” completely out of their liturgy and their services, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Spiritual Survivor

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003

Spiritual survival in a hostile spiritual environment dictates a firm confession of faith

1st Sunday of End Time - Series B Reformation Sunday November 2, 2003 Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Free Indeed

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Oct 29, 2002

Many people feel freedom comes in being free from anything and everything except themselves. Jesus helps us discover that true freedom is found in Him and His Word of Truth.

Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36 Free Indeed 10/27/02 A park ranger by the name of John Elliott was once caught in a blizzard high in the Rocky Mountains. As a result of the storm he became lost. It was only by the grace of God that he eventually saw a cabin and crawling to the door with his last ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is The Victory That Overcomes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005

EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Cross Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003

Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist