Sermons on Five Solas:

"When God Says, "No."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 6, 2006

Using David as our primary example, let me suggest five right ways in which to respond when God says “No.”

Title: How to respond when God says “No” Introduction: David is up in years. His hearts desire to build God an house. It seemed a wonderful holy request, but God said, “No.” How you respond when God says “No” reveals your true spirituality. Using David as our primary example, let me suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - A Dangerous Hero! Series

Contributed by Ron Hammer on Dec 5, 2005

When we look at the Chronicles of Narnia, we see in Aslan a picture of Christ. This sermon examines five characteristics of Christ that are illustrated in Aslan.

A Dangerous Hero! Aslan is on the move! Of all the beasts in the animal kingdom, none has captured as grand a place in most people’s imagination as the lion. Even the scriptures use lions to portray very powerful images: STRONG - "…What is stronger than a lion?" – Judges 14:18 NIV COURAGEOUS - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Assurance Of The Believer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

We as believers have a great assurance and security. We are only studying four verses tonight but in these verses we will see five of these assurances.

We as believers have a great assurance and security. We are only studying four verses tonight but in these verses we will see five of these assurances. READ v. 37. There are actually two assurances that we are given in this verse. The first one is God’s predestination. And let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Are Problems? Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the final message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This answers the question, "What good are problems?", and examines five benefits to all of life's problems.

From The Problem to the Solution 9 – WHAT GOOD ARE PROBLEMS? This morning, we are bringing to a conclusion the SERIES OF MESSAGES we began this fall, entitled “From the Problem to the Solution” And I trust, that you have been blessed, encouraged, and strengthened, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons To Be An Optimist Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2013

This is the tenth message in a series over the first five chapters of the book of Romans. This message examines the reasons that the Gospel gives us for being optimistic.

By definition an optimist is one that expects the best possible outcome of any given situation. Most of us would have to admit that we have a lot of difficulty remaining optimistic. Paul presented an argument that on the surface seems to leave us very little room for being optimistic. In fact, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It's So Easy To Shift From Honoring God To Mocking Him

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2013

A look at the mock "worship" that the soldiers give Jesus and five ways we too often mock Him in our everyday Christian lives.

THE SOLDIERS' MOCKERY: The soldiers’ “worship” was a mockery because their actions and words didn’t match their heart. - Mark 15:16-20. - It’s interesting when you dig down into the passages just how much they mimic a worship experience in their mockery of Jesus: a. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Eclipsing The Familiar Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the life of Joshua. We discuss five vignettes from his life prior to the book that bears his name

ECLIPSING THE FAMILIAR HEROES: THE SECRET—Part 1 Roll a Trailer Video of the TV Series Hero—noun—a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities. The Bible has many heroes but perhaps none better than Joshua. Joshua had played a key role in the exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: *other

Acting Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Spiritual power and authority has been given to us to do good and to live a life of joy from five key view points.

Sunday January 5th, 2003 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: Spiritual Authority Part One Sermon: Acting Like Jesus Scripture: Romans 12:21 / Ephesians 2 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. Romans 12:21 Don’t let evil get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 3 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Fellowship, the second of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Formed for God’s Family The Purpose-Driven Life, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 28, 2007 Now we’re in this 40 days series on God’s purpose for your life. And last week, we looked at His first purpose, which is to get to know Him and to love Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 4 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Discipleship, the third of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Created to Become Like Christ The Purpose-Driven Life, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 4, 2007 Good morning. I hope you are enjoying our church’s current emphasis on The Purpose-Driven Life. So far we have had about ten people sign up to be part of a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 6 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Evangelism, the fifth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Made for a Mission The Purpose-Driven Life, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 18, 2007 Well, today we come to the fifth of God’s five purposes for our lives. For those of you who are newcomers today, I want to welcome you. We have spent the last few weeks learning, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Part V – The Angels – The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part five in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative. In this message I focused on the angels who were the voice of God to the people.

The Voices of Christmas Part V – The Angels – the Voice of God Sermon – Sunday, December 24th 2006 A few weeks ago I mentioned how the world has perverted what angels really are. There is no reason to be confused about angels. Scripture speaks more about angels than it does demons or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility To Praise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 4, 2013

When you are at the bottom it seems like there is no way up or out. But in the final five songs of ascent, we see that the way is the way of Yahweh.

In a way, the final songs of ascent contained in Psalms 130-134 trace the path of salvation and unity with God, which leads to abundant praise and thanksgiving for all that He has done for us. Psalm 130 starts with the cry of the broken-hearted. 1 – 2 When either you find yourself in a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Church? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist