Sermons on Firm Faith:

Releasing Your Ownership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation...

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008

This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:2-45

Denomination: Church Of God

The Source Of True Joy Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 17, 2008

"Book sermon" introducing The Letter to the Philippians and the study, "The Source of True Joy".

Title: The Source of Our Joy Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 1) Philippians Book Sermon Date Preached: July 20, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. What is it that gives you joy? Think about that for a minute. What is it for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone With The Wind Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

How to avoid being tossed around by every wind of false doctrine.

INTRO>In the frigid waters around Greenland are countless icebergs, some little and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully and over time, you’ll notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while the huge masses of ice flow in another. The explanation is simple: surface ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our World Is Changed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 7, 2011

When heaven comes down one last time our world is changed forever.

“When Heaven Comes Down…Our World Is Changed” Rev. 21:1-5 Christmas is over. Weeks, if not months, of advertising, shopping, planning, and anticipation have come to an end. What’s left is cleaning up, catching up, and – for some – paying up. Within a few short ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fan Or Follower - What Is The Difference? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 9, 2011

Probably everyone reading this likes Jesus. We like the things he said, we like the things he did. In that sense, all of us could be considered fans of Jesus. However, to truly be a Christian requires more than being a fan of Jesus. He called people t

Fan or Follower - What is the Difference? John 6:1-29 Being a Fan requires nothing Being a Follower requires heart belief Slide Thank you Margie. We appreciate PASS and all they do to help protect the life of the unborn. I am excited to start this new year and one of the things we are doing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Superman Vs. Jesus

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 9, 2011

Comparing and contrasting Superman and Jesus, concluding that -- Jesus is the superhero who delivers God’s justice to the world in God’s way.

Super heroes are popular these days. One of my favorite shows on TV is No Ordinary Family -- an ordinary enough family which somehow ends up with extraordinary super-powers -- and how they are struggle to figure out the best way to use their powers for good -- without imploding the family. NBC is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: *other

A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2011

The first sermon in this series looks at what it means to be a body.

A Healthy Body So, how do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Man Vs Wild

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 12, 2011

The wilderness really reveals what we are. We see two different groups of people in our text facing the same conditions, environment & circumstances. One group of people is dying while the other group is thriving. What makes the difference?

Bunbury Wed pm 12/01/11 “Man Vs Wild” Intro: *** The survival expert & ex British SAS soldier Bear Grylls has b/co famous for his series of reality survival documentaries where he is dropped from the air into remote locations of hostile territory w/ the mission of surviving & finding ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011

The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Human Wisdom And The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to recognize the folly of human wisdom and to embrace the wisdom of the gospel.

Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ Is My Defender

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011

None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Elijah

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Sin Entered In-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist