Sermons on Firm Principles:

Great Gift Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011

James tells us about the wonderful gift that we have.

James 1:18-Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. In verse 17, James talked about (every good gift and every perfect gift is from above) and now he is going to tell about this greatest gift that is offered. This new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Revelutionaries

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Aug 24, 2011

A sermon for the Fourth of July

Pentecost 5: Cycle C; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

5. What's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO There is a difference between knowing something and actually applying it in your life. I have watched countless hours of football. I know all the positions, and I know the hand signals the officials use, and I feel like I understand how to win a game pretty well. But I’ve never played one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Commitment - It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers”

Commitment: It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers” Foundational Scripture: Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. This morning we will establish ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Others

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 6, 2012

Suffering

Text: Hebrews 11:35b-40, Title: Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/12, AM Opening illustration: Bro Howard, former pastor, who got cancer of the throat and could not preach. Complained until another pastor said, "You are not exempt." Background to passage: these verses bring an ominous but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of God In The Goodness Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 31, 2015

There are generations of children that need to be rescued from wrong ideas and attitudes toward motherhood and womanhood. That begins by recognizing that God has the right to rule and have the last word on every issue

Intro: Have you ever read some of the crazy warning labels there are out there today? Let’s take a look at a couple. This one says danger do not hold the wrong end of a chainsaw. The next one says of an Iron on application, “Do not iron while wearing shirt.” The last one says, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015

Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Focus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 6, 2013

Each day, Jesus sought to know His Father’s will as He moved purposefully to the cross. There, He finished all that God had given Him to do. Today, our heavenly Father invites us to focus on Him for the wisdom and strength to complete the work He has give

Opening illustration: John P. Robinson often called America’s “time guru,” claims that people today sleep more than they think they do. He says that though they have more leisure time than ever, they still report feeling “stressed, rushed, and crunched for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dynasty

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013

A sermon to challenge men to establish a great spiritual heritage.

"Divine Dynasty" Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The American Holocaust

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2018

God expects us to speak for those with no voice being treated unjustly, and specifically for those in danger of death; if not there is accountability.

Text: Pro 24:11-12, Title: The American Holocaust, Date/Place: WHBC, 1.28.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Together for Life video after opening song, Imagine Life video before the sermon, 11 million in WWII, and 60 million in US – 125 during the course of this service. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 59

Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Separated from God us vs. 1-8 Confession of Our Sins vs. 9-15 God Brings Salvation vs. 16-21 Intro: CNN Reporter in a gunfight A cross-country road trip got derailed for a former CNN anchor and her husband after a would-be robber forced his way into their motel room and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Overwhelming Odds Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 17, 2019

Sometimes we face impossibly difficult situations. And we get afraid and lose hope. But the Word encourages us to stay in faith and focussed upon the Lord. And fasting can help us do just that.

Facing overwhelming odds Psalm 3 Sometimes we face situations that are overwhelming. The opposition might be too numerous. The medical report might be too negative. The time you have to solve the problem might be hopelessly too short. Your lawyers want you to count your losses. Your family and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Blessing For Our Family

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 30, 2018

Our children need to realize they have great potential and value. We must love our children for who they are and that is exactly the way God shows his love for us.

I suppose every parent here today can relate to the question, at some point, what does the future hold for my child? In fact most parents worry about it more than our children do. It’s kind of like the story of the father that came home one day and found out his child had been watching TV all day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:24-34, Mark 10:13-16, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Living Dead Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Galatians. Living by faith.

Chico Alliance Church “The Living Dead” II. Paul Teaches the Correct Concept of the Gospel of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 1. Stated emphatically 15-16 2. Argued Strongly 17-20 3. Held strenuously 21 B. The Gospel of Grace applied to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Dose Of Reality

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

Reality hurts! This message offers a dose of reality to the church in America

A DOSE OF REALITY Genesis 6:5-6 / 2 Chronicles 7:14 * In the beginning God created all that is (I.E. heavens, earth, plants, animals, sea, and mankind) and said “It is good.” When God declares something to be good, you can take it to the bank, “IT IS GOOD!” The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist