Sermons on First Born:

High Rollers Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008

A look at the classic Paschal’s Wager using Moses as the ultimate example.

Scene Setup: Will Turner is aboard The Flying Dutchman -- the ghostly vessel of Davy Jones -- on a mission to steal a key to a mysterious chest. The only problem is that he has no idea where to look. He comes upon some of the ship’s crew playing a dicing game. Roll Pirates of the Caribbean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: *other

Salvation Is A Gift Of Grace Not A Wage From Works Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Salvation and Justification come by faith!

1. Justification… Salvation… they come to us by faith. a. It’s a wonderful work of God’s Grace that sinners can be cleansed, changed, and redeemed by faith! b. It’s not by keeping the 10 Commandments. c. It’s not by keeping elaborate codes of conduct. d. It’s not by rituals and religious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Trials Do Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Is Holy, Just And Good Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The law is God’s standard showing us our need for a Savior.

1. Reading through this section of Romans, we might easily forget that Paul is pointing us to the wonderful grace of God. • One of the reasons is that many put the discussion in an EITHER/OR situation. • IT’S EITHER all grace and NO LAW. • OR ALL LAW and NO GRACE. • But Paul has taught us it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Mountains Can Be Moved

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

No matter what mountain you face in this life, they can be moved

Mark 11:22-26 Topic: Your mountains can be moved Subtopic: God is bigger than your mountains All of us has had one time or another to face or deal with some mountains in our lives. It does not matter if you are young or old, all of us has had to face or deal with some mountains in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

The Need For Repentance And Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 18, 2010

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent preached 3/7/2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, St. Paul Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Little Cove. It talks about Jesus' response to tragedy and suffering in our w

One of the biggest news stories as the year 2010 began was the earthquake that hit Haiti. We saw on our TV screens, the newspaper, and the internet the stories and photographs of the disaster that hit that impoverished nation. The death, the ruin, the destruction that took place in such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Do What You Need To Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 29, 2010

Don’t neglect what God has given you. Don’t procrastinate. Lean on God and do what you need to do, today.

You are blessed when you use what God has given you. • Whether it is a talent, a skill or a possession, whatever God has given you, use them for His purpose and you will see His blessings. • But unfortunately, not many use what they are blessed with. The wise man in Proverbs made this observation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Averting An Apostasy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010

Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward

Contributed by Corey Berti on May 12, 2010

Sometimes we let our circumstances, both good or bad, hold us back from moving in the direction God wants to go...forward.

For weeks now God has put in my spirit…to move forward. Now what that means to me & what it means to you might be 2 different things, but everywhere I look…the concept keeps popping up. It’s what is stirring in me lately, it’s what keeps me going & I don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-18, Exodus 14:1-22

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned From The Grateful Leper

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 28, 2010

We can learn alot about ourselves through the 9 ungrateful lepers as well as the one grateful. We are one of them.

Lessons learned from a thankful leper Luke 17:1-19 Luke 17:1-19 Introduction- Anyone ever have a bad day? Somewhere everything goes wrong? One side of this coin is out of our control. Someone has wronged you. Someone has said some hurtful things. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Employers And Employees Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 1, 2010

Eph 5:21 says "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Paul's third example is the relationship between employers and employees.

RELATIONSHIPS – EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES King Edward of England appointed William Wickham to build a church. William Wickham performed his duty and finished by writing in one of the windows, "This work made William Wickham." When the king saw this he confronted William for assuming the honor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge For Elijah

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010

A challenge to the congregation to listen to the still small voice of God.

A Challenge from Elijah And The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19: 1-18 All of us want to be heard and understood. We want to make sure that what we say is understood so that there will be no misunderstandings Right communication is very important if we are going to get our message across. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist