Sermons on First Steps:

Remedy Part 3: The Remedy For Helplessness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 26, 2009

Part 3 in a series through the book of Romans, this sermon provides a practical overview of what to do with God’s message in your life, as seen in the difficult chapters of Romans 6 through 8.

REMEDY The Remedy for Helplessness I see the right, and I approve it, too; condemn the wrong, and yet the wrong pursue.” -Roman poet Ovid, 8 A.D.  Key Scripture: Romans 6-8 Icebreaker: So, now what? You ever asked that question? Like after Christmas when you were a kid and all the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Breaking The Chains Of Bondage

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 7, 2003

We have all been in bondage of some kind in our lives, some of us still are. We have become slaves of bondage to a variety of things in our everyday lives. It can be alcohol, drugs, hate, jealousy, or any other thing that keeps you separated from the lo

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF BONDAGE The word bondage come from the Greek word “douleuo” doolyoo’-o which means to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary): KJV -- be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice). It comes from the word doulos -- pronounced: doo’-los, which means a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 8, 2008

The message deals with 1. The Definition of Peace, 2. The Master of Peace, 3. The Ambassadors of Peace, and 4. The Result of Peace.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Introduction A. Todd Coget tells the story of a four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Experiencing Forgiveness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2022

The Joy in knowing (1) God can forgive sin (2) God will forgive sin (3) God will completely restore us. He will receive our honest repentance and confession; remove our guilt; and restore our joy. (4) Finally, God will guide us every step of the way.

Sermon: The Joy of Experiencing Forgiveness In his book, The Preaching Event, John Claypool tells a poignant story about identical twin brothers who never married because they enjoyed each other’s company so much. When their father died, they took over his store and ran it together in a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8, Psalm 32:1-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The young student prophet of Elisha lost his iron axe head in the Jordan River. He lost his cutting edge for the Lord, have you?

Sermon.992 See #.478 “Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?” Second Kings 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC. There are many people in this Bible story, but there are two main characters, an unnamed prophet student, and the prophet Elisha. You remember that Elisha had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Believe The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2004

This is the first of 14 sermons on building God’s church God’s way. I will use Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church" for inspiration

INTRODUCTION • Talk about revival. It is refreshing to see a young man with the convictions Stan has, he will be successful in God’s kingdom no matter where he is. • I believe the Auburn Christian Church is at a crossroads. I believe this church is on the verge of making an impact on this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Identity Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004

First in a five week series about Jesus Christ. I trust this series will give us a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He has done.

The Identity of Christ Text: Matthew 16:13-17 I. The common question—Whom do men say that I am? Some say Jesus was a prophet. Others say He was a great teacher. Religions of the world admit that He was a good man. But really, who is this Jesus which is called Christ? “You can speak of Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Holiness

How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

Looking at when David first comes on the Biblical scene; we see God Works in our lives by Giving Us Spiritual Gifts, Natural Abilities and in our circumstances.

HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES March 10, 2005 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 16:13-23 David is one of the heroes of the OT, wrote many Psalms A great King, one who dropped Goliath in his tracks Great military man, wise leader, won many battles Before all of that though David was the youngest of 8 sons A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Get Drunk!

Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003

In the first 9 chapters of Proverbs, Foolishness and Widsom call out an invitation to a party. One invitation is to get drunk on the wickedness of this world, the other is an invitation to life... eternal life.

“Lets Get Drunk!!” Text: Proverbs 9:1-6 8-31-03 Grace, Mercy and Peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Last week I eluded to the fact that school was starting up. That goes for people at all different levels of their education. And the whole ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Know God Exists Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2003

First sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at four areas regarding the existence of God: our conscience, nature, the Bible, and finally Jesus Himself.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE How Can I Know God Exists? Psalm 19 INTRODUCTION: In looking at the tough questions of Scripture – Our first question, “How can I know God exists”, is an appropriate place to start. Every other question we will deal with or could deal with concerning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Church God Honors

Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004

In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, O Sleeper!

Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004

As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

New Year - Fresh Start

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 10, 2002

The Roman god Janus - a man with two faces - has given the first month of the year the name of January, from whom we can learn much - see picture

JANUS A few days ago we entered a New Year. Who can tell me the name of the month that starts the year? January. Do you know how it got its name? It comes from the Roman god, Janus. Look at his picture. Isn’t it strange - he’s got two faces! He’s looking both forward and backwards - at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

Developing godly character requires that we eliminate all that competes with God for first place. Money is, by far, the most powerful force that competes with God in our lives.

Character Counts! Money Matters (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Theme: A godly character keeps itself free from the love of money. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Day At A Time

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2005

In the Scripture lesson, Jesus tells the people not to worry about tomorrow. Seek God’s kingdom first, he says, and all the other stuff will take care of itself.

One Day at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 April 17, 2005 I don’t know if you know anything about the Jesus Seminar or not. We actually haven’t heard from them for several years now. I’m not sure that they are meeting any more or not. The Jesus Seminar was a group of biblical scholars who met over a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist