Sermons on Forgiving:

Divine Rejects... Not! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2005

What are God’s plans for God’s people? Using personal history to interpret theology, Paul offers some surprizes.

Divine Rejects… NOT! Romans 11 Twice in this chapter Paul says: “I ask then…” Both of these set the stage for a discussion about God’s patience and plans for his people. Here are the questions: “I ask then, has God rejected his people?” (That’s verse one). And, “So I ask, did they stumble in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunrise 05 I'll Go First

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

BECAUSE JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD, WE HAVE ONE WHO GOES BEFORE US SO THAT WE MAY FOLLOW HIM!

SUNRISE 05 I’LL GO FIRST MARK 16:1-8/ JOHN 14: 1-7 MARCH 27, 2005 INTRODUCTION: JESUS FIRST WORDS A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ The Son Of God

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 26, 2005

It explains why it is important to believe Jesus as the Son of God.

Christian Repentance As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:19-20) What do you think is the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heirs Of The Prophets

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2005

We are heirs of all God’s promises and stand at the end of a long line of folk God has chosen for His own.

Heirs Of the Prophets Acts 3:24-26 INTRO.: Driving through highway construction, you will see many signs: "Men working," "Lane closed ahead," "flag man ahead," "construction area," "slow men working," "fines doubled for violations in construction areas," etc. If we wanted to associate a slogan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Gomer broke Hosea’s heart but because if it she made it possible for him to give the world a picture of the “divine lover.” He promised His love in the repeated “I will” statements to the Jewish people.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes of my life. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine and one was the Lord’s. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

This short chapter pictures the nation’s exile and return. The Lord makes known His plans for the redemption of the prodigal nation. Although this chapter is short, its prophecies survey God’s past (v. 1), present (vv. 2-4), and future (v. 5) relationship

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I read about a young man who was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to even talk to him anymore. He decided that the way to her heart was through the mail, so he began writing her love letters. He wrote a love letter every day to this lady. Six, seven ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Up to this point in the book the emphasis has been primarily upon Israel’s disobedience for which judgement must fall. However, from this point on the emphasis is on God’s love for Israel, in spite of her disobedience for which judgement must fall. In the

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To demonstrate God’s love a certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on “The Love of God.” As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holy War! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Many pastors, including this one, preached series on the subject of “spiritual warfare” including strong emphasis on confronting and defeating evil. Then, September 11 happened. Suddenly ‘holy war’ had a whole new meaning.

Holy War! Text: Joshua 10-11 Pew Bible page 344 I need to start my message this morning with some disclaimers. Oh yes, it’s one of those! First of all, I am asking for a fair hearing. I know that this is a controversial topic and I also know that if you only hear the buzz words and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. He moved His people away from brutality that was very much a part of the world by putting into place a system allowing for justice.

Finding Refuge Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redemption #16 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 8, 2005

BEFORE God created a single grain of sand, before a single human was formed, before there was a single moonbeam, God loved you and made a plan of redemption, just for you. My, friend, that’s love!!!!

In the past few lessons, I have tried to establish a workable introduction to the eternal and infinite subject of Biblical redemption. In the last lesson, we saw that the subject of redemption is vast, and is interlaced and interdependent on many other Biblical subjects. 1. The essence of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005

A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Powerful Invitation

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

Inviting you to Salvation.

A POWERFUL INVITATION 2nd Corinth 6: 1-13 As always our message invite’s you to accept Christ as your personal Savior! Tonight is not any different...You’ll be offered Salvation before we leave you tonight!!! And then from this day forward you must go on allowing Christ to be in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Came To Demonstrate God's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2005

In this message we see the unfailing, unconditional and enduring forever love of God come alive in the person of Christ! (I Am Jesus - part 6)

He Came To Demonstrate God’s Love I Am Jesus – part 6 Video ‘What Is Love’ Sermon Spice What is love? NOW – that really is a good question… Defining love is not really an easy thing to do. I MEAN - how would you define it? YOU KNOW – I thought those people in the video gave it a good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Loved You! Malachi Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 16, 2005

I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One?

“I have loved you!” Malachi Part 1 Thesis: I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One? Video ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption #17 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 18, 2005

The Word of God must be an active part of our total living, NOT just our Sunday go-to-meeting life. Heb 4:12 tells us what the “living” Word of God will do. 2Pet 1:1-4 tells how we can have this “living” work of the Word of God in our “everyday” lives.

To have a clear understanding of God’s redemption for mankind, we must have a reasonable understanding of many other subjects presented in the Word of God. In past lessons, we’ve listed 20+ subjects that are interrelated to redemption, and that list is only a starting point. We will not take time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12