Sermons on Forgiveness Through Jesus:

A Child Of The King Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 14, 2003

We are adopted Children of God, we need to start acting like it. There are many benefits of belonging to Jesus

INTRODUCTION • One of the great things that happens to us when we give our lives to Jesus is that we become a part of the family of God. We become an adopted child of God. • In the Romans world from which the letter to the Romans comes from, adoption totally changed a person’s life. • Many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Levi The Tax Collector

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

A message of hope to the broken, to those who does not know Christ.

Title: Levi the Tax collector Text: Luke 5:27-32 LK 5:27 After that He went out and noticed a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me.” LK 5:28 And he left everything behind, and got up and began to follow Him. LK 5:29 And Levi gave a big reception for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

From understanding gained from the Middle East, we see even more amazingly the measure and wonder of God’s grace

Dr Bailey lived and worked for more than two decades among isolated peasant communities in the Middle East. He stayed in villages which until 10 or 20 years ago had never seen a motor vehicle; where time and tradition have stood still for centuries, even millennia. As he learned of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace Overflowed Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 16, 2007

Paul a picture of the depth of Christ’s grace

Pentecost 16 Grace Overflowed 9/16 † In the Name of Jesus † May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Kevin Everett Our Goal – perhaps as challenging? As Kevin Encourages others, so Paul encourages us! Paul’s quote It is something most athletes desire, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Fireworks On Display

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

God wants you and me to see, to understand what a stubborn, what a hardened heart will cost you in life. There’s nothing more damaging in life than a rebellious heart, it will cost you everything you ever thought was valuable.

God’s Fireworks on Display Exodus 7-11 July 4, 1999 How many of you watched some fireworks last night? We went over to Lamar and watched their show, they had a huge crowd come out and they put on a pretty good show. To be honest, I was surprized by how many had come out, they had come from ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cross: A Forethought Not An Afterthought

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 16, 2004

God did not give us Calvary to make amends for any mistake of His own in creating man. Let’s look at God’s presence in Calvary realizing it was a mission He sent His Son on that was purposed before the world was formed.

The Cross “A Forethought Not an Afterthought” I. Introduction A. The Passion of the Christ 1. The cross and Christ are getting a lot of publicity these days. a.To the tune of 100’s of millions. b.That’s great because salvation comes only via ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When Revival Really Comes

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

A look at the diffence between real revival and man-made "revival meetings."

Starting Point: Revival only happens when the fire of God falls from heaven. - v. 38. - I didn’t know how exactly to share this passage, then it occurred to me that what’s in this passage serves as an example for us of a real revival. - too often, we call something a revival that isn’t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at how we can be sure we’re saved. It touches on God’s grace and the plan of salvation.

How Can I be Sure I’m Saved? Dear God question Watchman Nee- story of new convert How do I know for sure I’m saved? Postmodern Mindset Philosophy based on feelings Advertising to relationships I don’t “feel” in love anymore Situational ethics Not on the Bible, but on whatever “feels” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 10, 2006

When you are very close to someone, you know what they love. Are we close enough to our Lord to know what the Bible specifically says He loves?

What God Loves: 1. Those who walk in righteousness - Prov.15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Ps.11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright 2. Righteousness and Justice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son Revisted

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

Why the original version would have been so shocking

The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Better Covenant Series

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 3, 2005

We enjoy a New and Better Covenant, find out why!

Not Guilty A Better Covenant Isa. 54:7-10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. KJV Covenant = a contract or agreement between two parties ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Us A Sign

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

Are you looking for a sign to convince you of God’s love and salvation? Look around, their everywhere.

SHOW US A SIGN Matt 12:38-40 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Can Do For Those Lost In Sin?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

A message to invite sinners to come to Jesue

What Jesus can do for those lost in SIN? Rev. 1:4-7 He was the first to rise from the dead. He is the commander of all the rulers of the world. He loved us and made us free from our sins by the shedding of his blood. He made us his kingdom and his priests to serve before God his Father. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Body

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

The apostle Paul opens up discussion concerning the nature of the resurrection body. He deals with two questions which foolish objectors raise (v. 35). The first question implies that resurrection is impossible; the second, that it is inconceivable.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s activity. Government continued. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist