Sermons on Firing Pin:

We Killed Him

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus went willingly to His death for our sakes, to fulfill the covenant obligation God freely took on with Abraham.

We killed Him. O, I know the Roman procurator read the sentence, and Roman soldiers beat Jesus and crowned Him with thorns and hammered in the nails. They were what philosophers would call the “efficient cause” of Christ’s death. But Adam and Eve and David and Caligula and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Saved, Now What?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 22, 2017

At a Guys Night Out hosted by Cornerstone Church in San Antonio TX, we took the time to honor San Antonio's First Responders. 30 men got saved! I am speaking to them as I say; Now that you are saved, There are some things you need to be doing.

There was a time when I was a child that I wanted to be a first responder. Almost all children go through a phase like this, some stick with it and others move on to something else. At one time, I wanted to be a fireman, and then I change my mind and thought that a police officer would be so much ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Driving Out Our Own Demons

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 20, 2019

Jesus will help us through our struggles with our own demons

Luke 8:27-36 As Jesus stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-36

Denomination: Episcopal

A Living Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 15, 2024

Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.

1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Palms To Passion: The Rollercoaster Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 9, 2025

Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, and we’re going to flip it today—hard.

Introduction: I say good afternoon to you. Today is a day of extremes. We begin with celebration and end with heartbreak. It’s like watching your favorite team win the championship only to see them stripped of the title the next day. Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Enemy Within (1 Samuel 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2025

How often do we find an enemy who is close to us? Let's look at 1 Samuel 18.

Will faithful servants of God have enemies even from within? How should we treat them? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 18. Did Jonathan and David become the best of friends? As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church At Anemia

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

We are called to lay down our self and become GOD-centered and self-sacrificing.The “Church”, those who call upon the name of CHRIST have very little knowledge of the WORD but they feel good!

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* To The Church At Anemia Judges 13-16 ******************************************************* Judges 13-16 is the story of one of the Bible superheroes! It is like most of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Like A Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

The qualities that make a godly mother are also the qualities of godly leaders.

Just Like A Mom 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Moms, this day is for you! We salute you. We honor you. We want every one of you to know that we appreciate you. I trust your husband and children are making this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dissatisfaction Or Fulfillment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2003

Like Judas, despite all we have, we feel dissatisfied. Dissatisfaction comes from too small a vision of where our lives must go or depending on others to give us meaning. A relationship with Jesus gives us redemption and release.

Willy Loman is the central character in Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman”. Willy had known only one thing all his life, and that was selling. Selling, pitching, cajoling, persuading, making the sale. That was it. His wife played second fiddle to selling. His children tried to please, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost?

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 24, 2003

How a Christian can know for a fact that he or she is saved according to the Scriptures.

I. Scripture Introduction: 1 John 5:11-13 Body: Many times we have heard individual christians say, "Oh, God, at last in heaven, save us!" If we’re ever going to get to heaven, we’re going to have to get saved right here! That indicates that this individual does not know whether he or she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 13, 2003

What is the purpose of life? This series explores our 5 basic, God given, purposes and how to live them out. (Part 1)

Living a Purpose Driven Life (Why am I Here?) Brian A. Moon (Based on the Book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren) I am so glad that each of you has decided to be here tonight because we are about to begin an amazing journey that will lead us to new and exciting places. Welcome to the 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Dimensional Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

God is crazy about you

Introduction A group of four-through eight-year-olds were asked: “What does love mean?” Their answers vary from the amusing to the profound. Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. Love is when you go out to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Promise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009

This message encourages us to live by promise not by law. If we want to enjoy life as God intended it, then we can’t live it trying to earn God’s blessings. We must live it in light of his blessings already given.

Freedom’s Promise (Galatians 3:15-22) It was a battle, a wrestling match, a test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get a tablespoon. At the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009

The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational