Sermons on Forgivenesses:

Seven Words Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003

An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42, Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Congregational

Siege Ramps

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

When David allows a vacuum to grow in the nation’s leadership, Joab is forced to build a siege ramp to deal with the problem

Joab is not a good guy. We find him in the midst of a great deal of political intrigue in the midst of David’s Court. He literally MURDERS the man that David had replaced him in office with. David is not longer running from the confrontation such as that of Absalom, but is beginning to deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Restored Relationship With A Drowning Church

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

Paul and his fellow servant Titus are excited that the Corinthians have responded to his letter with such a positive attitude. Paul knew how firm the letter had been, but was grateful that the church responded correctly to his disciplinary epistle - I Co

II Corinthians 7 - A Restored Relationship The majority of this chapter deals with Paul’s joy over the response of the Corinthians to the letter that he had sent with Titus. He had been apprehensive, but now was relieved that the Corinthians responded positively to his letter and treated Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2003

Keys to reconciling with God and people

Joseph Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Preparation for the Teacher Introduction 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to bring reconciliation in among their family, friends and neighbors. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Joseph teaches us how to get over any feelings of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be The Pastor Of"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2003

It may have been the criticism of the elder brother that drove the prodigal son away from home, but it was the love of the Father who brought him back!

“The Kind of Church I want to be the Pastor of” Introduction: It seems the reason why the prodigal son left home might have been because of the attitude that his elder brother had towards him. What brought him home was the love of the Father. I do not want to frame my Church around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs God Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2003

Who needs God? WHy do we need Him?

INTRODUCTION • Last week we started our journey though the book of Romans by looking at why the gospel is something to be proud of. Remember it is the power of God for salvation. Lives and destinies can be changed through the Gospel! • Now that brings us to our text today. Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Gift To The Guilty

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 9, 2001

What the blood of animals shed in the Temple could never do, God has done for His people through the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. Receive the perfect sacrifice that sets us free and cleanses us before His presence.

His Gift To The Guilty Hebrews 10:1-18 Guilt is an interesting word. It is the opposite of innocence and according to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary it means, "the fact of having committed a breach of conduct especially violating law and involving a penalty; the state of one who has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven??

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 10, 2001

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Luke 15:1-10 A sermon by Rev. Tim Zingale I would like to share with you this morning a modern day parable. Listen: "A minister, touring in West Germany was invited to spend the night with one of the families of the host congregation. The family consisted of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

911

Contributed by Jack Warford on Sep 12, 2001

We are a shameless nation that has invited the anger of God, but there is hope in Him who we have angered.

911 Zephaniah 2:1-3 (NLT) I truly believe that these numbers not only represent September 11, 2001 another day that will go down in infamy. But, I believe with all that makes me a child of God, this is an emergency call (911) from God saying we are in imminent danger of losing His protection for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Response To The Carnage And Human Suffering

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2001

There is too much violence and God is mad about it but we need to take a close look at our own hearts and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

A Response to the Carnage and Human Suffering Tonight, we are stunned as board members of PBC! -Shortly before 9am, first plane crashes into one of the towers. - Shortly after 9 am, second plane crashes into second tower -40 minutes after the New York attacks, another aircraft crashes into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Luke 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

America Under Attack - A Christian Response

Contributed by Harold Dixon on Sep 13, 2001

Our nation needs a Godly response to these unspeakable events. For this to happen we must see the right response in the Christian community.

America Under Attack A Christian’s Response September 12, 2001 Proposition: Christians must respond Biblically and trust in The Lord during seemingly Senseless Tragedies. Introduction: Four airplanes (carrying some 266 people) were hijacked by Terrorists yesterday. Two crashed into and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees By Pastor CG Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part Two

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

This is the second part to the message, dealing with biblical truths that will help people recover from times of failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) One of the first facts of failure is that failure is a fact. We are all going to fail in some way. The Bible clearly tells us that. “We all stumble in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal