Sermons on Falling From Grace:

Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023

Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Matthew 10:19-20, James 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is The End Result Of This Salvation? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2024

Paul concludes Romans 1-8 by talking about walking in the Spirit and the certainty of our hope in Christ.

WALKING FORWARD: Living by the Holy Spirit is effective. - Romans 8:1-13. a. No condemnation but how do I live it out? - Romans 8:1. b. Life in the Holy Spirit sets me free. - Romans 8:2-4. c. This is a choice of what’s in our minds. - Romans 8:5-8. d. This is not optional. - Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Justice And Protection For The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable.

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable. Exploitation, manipulation, and abuse of power can take many forms, but one thing is certain that God stands with the victim and punishes the wicked. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5, Deuteronomy 10:18

Love No Matter What Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 25, 2024

Main Idea: We can love others no matter what because we have an endless source of love within us, the Holy Spirit. God is love. Love is always the right response. And we will be a church who loves others no matter what.

John, one of Jesus' best buds, tells us that God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. Everything God does is because He loves us. And guess what? He loves us no matter what, and He loves everyone else too. God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. John wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: Parental Love, Selfless Affection, Love Without Boundaries, Infinite Love

The Deception Of Evil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 3, 2024

The Bible warns us about the dangers of evil deception.

In a world where truth is often distorted, some individuals embrace falsehoods and deceive others. The Bible warns us about the dangers of evil deception and encourages us to seek God's truth. _2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Proverbs 14:8

Four Thousand Fed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2024

Our compassionate Lord.

FOUR THOUSAND FED. Mark 8:1-10a. We have had occasion before to comment on Jesus’ compassion (cf. Mark 6:34). Now we see it in relation to another hungry crowd of worshippers, who had been willingly following Jesus for three days (Mark 8:1-3). How like us the disciples were, who could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behind The Walls

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Walls provide essential protection and security in our lives. Spiritually, they symbolize the defense mechanisms we build to safeguard our faith. Today, we'll explore Nehemiah's story and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, highlighting the importance of a strong spiritual foundation.

Hallelujah! Today, we'll have a short exhortation titled "Behind the Walls." We all see walls frequently—in churches, parks, and everywhere around us. Walls play an essential role, providing protection and defense. In the Bible, David desired to build a temple because he felt empathy ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3, Nehemiah 1:4

Rod In The Bible

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

You will find many times in the Bible that some very outstanding truths are connected with the word rod in the Bible.

You will find many times in the Bible that some very outstanding truths are connected with the word rod in the Bible. I. The Rod of Authority 1. Exodus 4:5 2. Word of God is our authority, 2 Timothy 3:16. 3. Man degenerated to the low morals of animals because of no fear of God in him, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5, Hebrews 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Demands Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Divine Demands

Psalm 119:33-40 ? He Window 1. The Ways of God Demand - Recognition - 33 Teach me, O Lord, (Of Who He Is, & Who we are) Revelation - the way of thy statutes; Resolution - and I shall keep it unto the end. 2. The Wisdom of God Demands - Request 34 Give me understanding, teachable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Holiness

The Wisdom Of David Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Wisdom of David

Psalm 142 Maschil or The Wisdom of David; 1. David's Prayer The Place of Prayer - A Prayer when he was in the cave. The Path of Prayer - 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice; The Purpose of Prayer - with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. The Passion of Prayer - 2 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

House Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001

Take a closer look at the Temple of God

Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Confession!

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2002

Because of the implications of the great confession, we have a great church!

INTRODUCTION • A very short boy wanted so badly to play basketball. He even told his Dad that he wanted to become a pro when he was older. Knowing that his son would never be able to play the game, the Dad asked the local coach if there was anything that he could recommend to make the boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ