Sermons on Falling Away From Christ:

Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007

Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Rescue From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the grace and faith in Jesus Christ as our rescue from sin, acknowledging our inability to save ourselves and urging us to live in the truth of Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Well I’m excited to be with you here today. Whether you are here physically or virtually, we are thankful you decided to tune in and worship with us as we continue in our sermon series on the book of Romans. Last week we began in Romans chapter 1 and talked about one of the main problems with sin; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Topics: Grace, Faith, Rescue From Sin

Sermon Series: Romans

How Many Snatching Aways Are There In Scripture

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 5, 2014

A question asked for a message on how many times was a snatching away, rapture, ascension mentioned in the Bible. This message was developed to answer that question

How many Snatching away are there Introduction: Our question is a long one “In the entire bible how many “raptures”, “snatching away”, “ascending in the Clouds” events happened or are yet to happen, and who did (does) it involve? So we will see this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Still Rolling Stones Away

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The stone that covered the garden tombs entrance was not the only stone God removed that faithful sunday morning. He removed the stone of death, the stone of doubt. However God will never remove the stone of unbelief. Come see that God is still rolling

Intro: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the cornerstone of our Christian faith it is the capstone. It is the all important center stone in the archway of faith that makes all of Christianity stand. If you remove the capstone from the archway our faith crumbles into a pile of useless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"putting Away Our Shovels

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2022

A sermon about putting God's love into daily action.

“Putting Away Our Shovels” Matthew 25:14-30 A wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he entrusts his riches to his servants. The first servant takes the money to the market, to a wealth management firm, we might say and invests in high-risk ventures. The second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Man’s Fall Into Hopelessness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 24, 2010

NAAMAN HAD: ❶. A Respectable Life ❷. A Contaminated Life ❸. A Desperate Life ❹. A Solution for Life

Sin Left Alone Will Decay & Rot -The change from Fresh - To Rotted is gradual - Fruit abandoned will decay & rot over time - Bacteria all around us does it’s work - They need to be feed to survive. - They grow on and in the food causing it to decay or rot. - To be fresh & useable - Fruit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can The World Take Me Away? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003

So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Put Away My Idols

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009

Idolatry is not a common subject, but it is a common problem for humanity, even for Christians.

I Put Away My Idols TCF Sermon November 15, 2009 How many of you watched the PBS series last month on the National Parks? Besides the fabulous visual images of some of America�s most beautiful scenery, the documentary gave a very interesting perspective on the history of our national ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Generation From Extinction

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2016

The unbelievable account of how a nation which was totally committed to God – in one generation – walked away from God and became an idolatrous nation.There’s an eerie parallel to America; we must contend for revival!

ONE GENERATION FROM EXTINCTION Judges 2:6-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Someone has said, “Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.” 2. You spend the first two years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"These Things Shall Fade Away" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2012

A sermon about the only thing that lasts.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: These Things Shall Fade Away” In his book “Soul Grafiti: Making A Life In The Way of Jesus” author Mark Scandrette tells about a person he met who lived in an abandoned school bus. The man was bitter; he hated God; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

A Question From A Lawyer

Contributed by James May on May 14, 2008

This sermon parallels the acts of the Good Samaritan to the provisions of Jesus Christ for the sin-sick soul, and then puts each us into that same position as well.

A Question from a Lawyer By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to deal with lawyers? They are just fun people to be around. No – not really! Many of our experiences with lawyers have been, how shall I say it: Less than positive. I rank them right up there with going to the dentist. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redeemed By The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Oct 17, 2005

A profound understanding of how the blood of Jesus Christ has the power to redeem and cleanse us from all sin and liberate us from all bondage.

You can be Liberated by the Power of the Blood (Eph. 1:6-7) Up to this verse we have learned of ministry of God the Father in providentially planning, purchasing, and providing for the Church by predestinating the entire plan “in Christ” before the foundation of the world. Now in verses 7 thru 12 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Blessed Them And They Threw It Away.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 18, 2014

If we are dead, numb, and lifeless as is said by some about the Church then what does that say about us. Because we are the Church.

We are celebrating this week; its Thanksgiving in our Country. I hope Americans truly understand why we have this great country and where the many blessings come from. I hope we are giving to God what is God's. 91% of Americans have turkey for Dinner. And so... I was thinking about Butterball ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Did We Gain From Christ's Death?

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

What christ did for us.

What did we gain from Christ’s death? A. Why a sacrificial death? HEBREWS 9:11 28 B. What was accomplished by Christ’s death? 1. It was a substitution for our sin. a. ROMANS 5:6 b. ROMANS 5:8 c. I CORINTHIANS 15:3 d. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21 2. It provided redemption from sin. a. MATTHEW 13:44 b. I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian Church

From Persecutor To Propagator- Paul (Saul) Meets The Christ! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 11, 2011

We need to seriously examine whether we are in a position to hear God's voice and to obey His commands to us, and to understand that God is able to get our attention if necessary and it may not necessarily be a pleasant experience if we are not in a posi

Act 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal