Sermons on Forgivness:

The Mathematics Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

Grace does not add up. It does not make mathematical sense. Maybe that’s why its grace.

God’s sense of mathematics does not make sense: God leaves the 99 to find the 1. Luke 15 God counts a penny as much as millions. Mark 12 God doesn’t pay by the hour. Matthew 20 ----1) God’s grace is to be received not deserved.(Mt. 20:10) ----2) God’s grace is about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Accept One Another

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

A sermon in a series about personality characteristics needed for a contagious Christian life.

----1) Because we’re all different Romans 14:1-12 1 Corinthians 12 Different rights & wrongs Different gifts Different burdens Different journeys ----2) Because we’re not to judge Romans 2: 1-16 we judge by the wrong standard Romans 2:1-2 we judge by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001

This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: *other

True Hope Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is our true hope...the good news for all men.

True Hope I Peter 1:1-12 Have I got great news for you! Jesus has risen! You now have new life. What does that mean to you? You are no longer bound. No longer bound to sin, guilt, shame, failure, worry, anxiety just to name a few. Each day is a new adventure. With God directing your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

You have been chosen by God for a holy life.

Chosen to Live a Holy Life I Peter 1:13-25 I. Straighten up!!!! A. Our hope rests in God 1. his kindness will be revealed in Christ Jesus 2. put your hope in nothing else B. obedient children 1. live as you ought to a. by what you have been taught b. by what you have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging Others

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Focus on your shortcomings instead of the faults of others

Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 I. Judging is a condemnation A. It has finality - Your long term thoughts on a person are developed in the first 30 seconds of contact. B. Judging places your values upon a person - You are imperfect also C. God will treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

Excess baggage of life can keep us from experiencing the joy and peace in our Christian walk.

Excess Baggage Luke 16:19:31 Introduction – Skit Pilgrims Progress The Journey The Load Releasing the Load Scene from Heaven and Hell Lazarus with Abraham in peace and serenity (vs. 22-23). We see Lazarus sitting with the saints in Heaven. The scene in Heaven is peace and serenity. Lazarus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 29, 2001

The Christ of Christmas has a gift for you. Come and learn more about his gift of grace. It’s what you or maybe those around you are really longing for.

INTRODUCTION “I sat in my car in front of the Delaware Memorial Bridge,” writes Joseph Pfister. “Rain was coming down, the wind was blowing, and I was sick of my life. I had just driven from a three-day gambling binge in Atlantic City where I lost more than $5,000 and maxed out all my credit cards ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Outliving Our Past Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

Rahap’s faith is a wonderful demonstration of the grace of God.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 2 “Outliving Our Past” Joshua 2:1-21 Many people, even Christian’s struggle all of their lives trying to overcome their past. Since they have never forgiven themselves they have a hard time ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Responding to Sept 11th and a (minor) break-in to our church building, this sermon focuses on how live Jesus’ call to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Today we celebrate All Saints Day, when we honor those well-known saints of the church. And All Saints Day also helps us to recall those faithful departed who have gone before, people who have died in the faith from this congregation and in our lives. But All Saints Day also serves as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

For The Sake Of Others Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 4, 2002

By learning the meaning behind the season of "Epiphany" we can reveal Christ to others.

ONE OF THE GREATEST "BREAKTHROUGHS" IN THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IS RECORDED IN LUKE 9:18-20. JESUS ASKED HIS DISCIPLES "’WHO DO PEOPLE SAY I AM?’" THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED "’SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOME SAY ELIJAH, AND OTHERS SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE OTHER ANCIENT PROPHETS RISEN FROM THE DEAD." THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expecting Mercy

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002

How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having An Experince With Jesus

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 17, 2002

Have you had an Experince with Jesus?

(INTRO) Experiencing Jesus, what is that like? What does it feel like to touch Jesus or to have Jesus to touch you? To know how it feels to have the Son of God to minister to your Heart, your soil and your needs. Great thought right, well it is not just a thought or a fantasy or a dream, but a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free