Sermons on Galatians 1:4-7:4:

Enslaved No More Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 20, 2008

We too were enslaved once. We too were held down by the bonds of sin, and yes, we can remain in slavery on account of our ignorance. We are no longer slaves, we are now in fact sons, entitled to the full rights of an heir.

William Knibb sailed for Jamaica in November of 1824. He traveled to replace his missionary brother Thomas, who had died just a few months before his departure from England. His school in Jamaica dedicated to the children of slaves prospered. Slaves flocked from the sugarcane fields every night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promised Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2008

Why would God put His Spirit inside us a sealof our salvation? He could have used anything ot "mark" us as His. Why do it this way?

A 4 year old boy was visiting his aunt’s home. She was pregnant with her first child and she allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. His little face scrunched and said, "How does the baby get out of there?" She wanted to keep it simple so she said, "The doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Him We Have Redemption

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 3, 2007

Our redemption is one of the great themes of the Bible. It expresses our fallenness; it expresses God’s great love for us. To redeem, in the most simple of terms, is to buy something back. In a word, redemption is the theme of the Bible. When God

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. (ESV) Introduction: Our hymns include many songs, in which we rejoice in our redemption: “Redeemed how I love to proclaim it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know God On Your Trip Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

God’s purpose in your life is bigger than you. But to find that out, you have to follow God in faith.

Getting to Know God On Your Trip of Faith Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 4 Genesis 15:1-16 Everyone here is on a trip of faith. Some are thinking about placing their faith for eternal life in Jesus Christ. Others have made the decision to follow Jesus. These two groups of people still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006

The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Me To You

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

This message explores the impartation of the blessing of God from one person to another as part of the hastening of God’s work.

We have been looking at the person, the ministry, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and what that means for those who have made a decision, and commitment to walk with God. Today’s message is a bit of a departure from our most recent series. Yet, at the same time, it naturally flows from what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trying But Failing?

Contributed by Jerry Van Tilburg on Mar 29, 2015

Why do Christians fail in living for God and how is the finished work of Christ the answer?

We’re not a hypocrites. Loving God and desiring His will is paramount in our lives. But a sinful habit is destroying us, our testimony, and our faith. Perhaps it is smoking, an uncontrollable temper, some form of immorality, or one of a hundred different things. We’ve told ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Hell

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 20, 2014

1) The Scene (Revelation 20:11-12a), 2) The Summons (Revelation 20:13a) , 3) The Standard (Revelation 20:12b, 13b), and 4) The Sentence (Revelation 20:14-15).

This week, Skylar Murphy admitted in court that he put together a pipe bomb with a friend last year and planned to blow up a shed in rural Alberta for fun, but forgot the explosive in his bag until he was in line at the Edmonton airport. Screening staff found the device but — in an admitted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Other

Revitalization Through Reassessment Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 7, 2013

Saul set out to destroy the church and instead found Jesus and himself.

I want to start this week with a list on names. Some of them you may know others you might not know. Jane Fonda- an actor that some consider a traitor. During the Vietnam War, she went to North Vietnam and posed on a Vietnamese anti-aircraft battery as if she was shooting at in-coming American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Marks Of A God Pleaser

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desperation And Transformation

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 17, 2011

There are too many people in our churches today who want to follow Jesus and yet they reject the Bible. We need to be desperate for more of God.

Back in the 1990’s a friend of mine pioneered church in Liberty, Missouri called Desperation Church. In 1995 Marie Barnett wrote the song Breathe, the chorus says, “I’m desperate for you.” Searching the music libraries of CCLI, there are at least 50 songs with the word “desperate” in the title. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 28, 2010

Looks at the fourth beatitude and what it means to be filled, to hunger and thirst and what Jesus means be righteousness

Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. What does Jesus mean when he says “they will be filled?” (Matthew 5:6c) What does Jesus mean by “hunger and thirst?” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Prone To Wander

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015

The last 2 verses of James (Material adapted from Steve Shepherd at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/if-one-should-wander-from-the-truth-steve-shepherd-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-168446.asp and other Sermon Central sermons and Alger Fitch)

HoHum: I’ve enjoyed fishing over the years but I don’t do much fishing. Why? Not because it’s a bad thing to do. The main reason why I don’t fish much is because I believe I can use my time more wisely doing something for the Lord. Get a group of buddies together and go ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ