Sermons on Forgiving:

The Finite And The Infinite

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 11, 2014

Many see the Bible as a rule book – what do I need to do? It is not about what we need to do it is about what Christ has done for us. Christ has unlimited –that is infinite – forgiveness available for us.

. Forgiving someone can be especially difficult for many of us. Peter thought he was being generous with seven times. After all some of the Rabbis taught that one needed to forgive the same sin only three times. Peter was, in his way, trying to be obedient to Jesus who said that our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Daleth - Psalm 119:25-32 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2011

Confession of sin is vital, but just as vital to the growth of the believer is active obedience to live out the faith God has instilled within our heart!

Daleth November 2, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:25-32 (ESV) – 4 of 22 25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Our life is destined for death, our mortality is on our minds and we find our very soul clinging to or being pressed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Once Saved, Always Saved

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 7, 2011

A sermon against once saved always saved (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Set Free)

HoHum: A fellow got up one morning and decided he no longer was going to shave himself, he was instead going to the barber for his morning shave. The town barber also happened to be the local preacher in town. When the guy walked into the barber shop the barber/preacher was not there, he was out ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mountains Of Law And Grace Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 22, 2011

At their worst, fences keep us out of the place we most want to go.

What do you think about fences? Are you FOR them or AGAINST them? I guess that depends on whether the fence is yours or someone else’s. If you put up a fence, it is because you are trying to protect your property or your privacy, but if someone else puts up a fence that keeps you out of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your Way Back To God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 30, 2011

Sermon 3 of the series. You will find me when you seek for me with all your heart, said Jeremiah. We do not seek God in salvation, but we must in fellowship. In this portion, we consider the commands to "present your body," "yield your members," "put on t

VI. Relinquish to God the Control of Your Life CONSECRATION — the act of setting apart, or dedicating, something or someone for God’s use. In the Old Testament, the Temple and its trappings were the most important objects consecrated to God (2 Chr. 7:5–9; Ezra 6:16–17); and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2011

It is fitting to give thanks for: 1) God Himself (Psalm 103:1), 2) God’s Benefits (Psalm 103:2), 3) God’s Forgiveness and Healing (Psalm 103:3), 4) God’s Redemption, love & Mercy (Psalm 103:4), and 5) God’s Satisfaction & Renewal (Psalm 103:5)

"5 Reasons to Give Thanks": Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving. October 9, 2011. Everton Community Church. This week the world mourned the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs. At 56 – he was considered the World’s Leading Technology Innovator. Millions of people around the globe are thankful to Steve Jobs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

I Can't Stay Here

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011

Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: *other

Two Ways To Snow White; Only One Is Blood Red! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 8, 2011

The challange of Miriam and Aaron to the authority of Moses. Sibling rivalry or something deeper? How do we see our shame and disgrace as a spiritual dis-ease or an opportunity to be washed clean through the grace of God?

There’s some thing about people who end up famous that we somehow know or perhaps know or went to school with, people who do something amazing and all of a sudden everyone knows about them. This may be hard to believe but I have meet a few famous people, I used to live next door to a couple called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Does God Respond To Repentance?

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Jul 16, 2011

God is active in restoring us to the joy of salvation.

I. God Shows Compassion (20) A. He sees us from afar (he recognized his son thru the rags and filth) B.He loves us no matter what (compassion or pity) C. He comes to us (son walked, father ran) D. He is willing to restores us (hugged and kissed his son) II. God Responds to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Blame"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 24, 2011

Blaming othlers will eat away at you. This lesson will help you to finally let go of blaming others.

Blame - criticize somebody: to find fault with somebody – Encarta Dictionary Have you ever been around someone who thinks they do no wrong and only blames others? That person may even be you. The reason people blame others is that they are unhappy with their own lives. They don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3

How God Feels About Casey Anthony

Contributed by Henry A Roso on Jul 24, 2011

A message about God's love and mercy.

How God Feels About Casey Anthony 1 John 4:9-11 The media attention of the Casey Anthony trial is being called one of the biggest ratings draws in recent memory. The case involved the disappearance and death of two year old Caylee Anthony, whose remains were found almost five months after she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 27 verses 1 through 13

Isaiah 27: 1 – 13 Signs 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. 2 In that day sing to her, “A vineyard of red wine! 3 I, the LORD, keep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stop Feeling Guilty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2011

All of that is important, but it is David’s record of Psalm 51 which is his diary of sorts on how he dealt with that guilt. David’s wrote his heart down on paper and we have it recorded in Scripture for us. All of us deal with guilt from many different

STOP FEELING GUILTY PSALM 51 & PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION The movie “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) is a movie that many of us have seen and is quite a memorable movie because of its portrayal of the D Day invasion of Normandy in World War II. The movie begins and ends with an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Crosses – 3 Attitudes – 3 Choices

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 9, 2012

God makes the choice of what we go through; however He allows us the choice of how we go through it.

Quotes on attitude by John Maxwell: "You are only an attitude away from success!" "Your attitude determines your action. Your action determines your accomplishment." "Life is not a dress rehearsal." "The greatest mistake a person can make is doing nothing." "Others can stop you temporarily, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Goodness And Mercy Shall Follow Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Reminder of GOD'S goodness and mercy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show goodness and mercy shall follow us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Surely your goodness and

I. EXORDIUM: Reminder of GOD'S goodness and mercy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show goodness and mercy shall follow us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal