Sermons on Gamble:

A Word To The Wise On Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2013

God calls us to live righteous lives. But Romans tells us that no one is righteous. So, God wants to me to be righteous. I want to be righteous... but no one is righteous so I can’t be righteous. How can that possibly make sense?

OPEN: Back in 1929, Chicago had a problem. In fact, the tentacles of that problem infested much of the nation around Chicago. The problem had a name. And that name was Al Capone. Capone was a criminal. A wicked man who literally ran the city of Chicago. He owned most of the politicians and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is From Everlasting To Everlasting Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2013

Because God is God and is from everlasting to everlasting, meaning He has no end, here is what takes place on earth. 1- God determines our days on earth 2- God sees all our secret sins 3- God demonstrates compassion on His servants

INTRO.- Nothing lasts forever. When and where have you heard that statement? There are novels, films and songs by that name. And many people subscribe to that idea in life. It’s like the old saying, “You only go ‘round once in life so grab all the gusto you can.” Someone said it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-10, Psalm 90:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debt Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

Excessive personal debt is taking a huge toll. The Bible neither expressly forbids nor condones the borrowing of money. Instead it teaches that it is usually not a good idea to go into debt. Debt takes away our freedom and makes us a slave to our debt

Debt Sermon Proverbs 22:7 As the calendar turned to the New Year, the talk of the country was the “Fiscal Cliff.” That started the conversation about our country’s national debt. As of this week, our national debt as a country is $16,822,348,570,124.50. The country’s annual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Methodist

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Scriptures (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A Sermon examining the reality that the Scriptures prove that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT B: THE SCRIPTURES (PART 1) I Corinthians 15:1-2 The Bible was written over a period of about 1,500 years by some forty different authors. Some were Prophets, some were Apostles, and some were faithful servants who served the Lord in various other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Final Appeals & Greetings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 25, 2013

Romans was a letter Paul found very difficult to end. There is always more that needs to be said. So before Paul ends he makes a final appeal for his readers to keep away from evil influences.

ROMANS 16: 17-24-27 FINAL APPEALS AND GREETINGS [Acts 20: 28- 32] Romans was a letter Paul found very difficult to end. There is always more that needs to be said. So before Paul ends he makes a final appeal for his readers to keep away from evil influences (CIT). In this appeal he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Wounds Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

“It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really is. Recovery begins when y

Angels & Demons: flesh wounds Romans 7:18-25 “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Possessed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen spiritual forces that surround him. Our Scripture today is perhaps Jesus most profound and powerful encounter yet, delivering a man possed by a demon.

Angels & Demons: possessed Mark 5:1-20 The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus doing ministry at an intense pace with powerful results: healing the sick, empowering the lame to walk, and raising the dead to life. Wherever he goes, Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Accountability Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 14, 2011

Isn't it amazing how quickly we hold others accountable for our problems? Yet personal accountability is what brings us to Jesus Christ.

“Between the Lines: The Value of Accountability” Romans 3:1-20 Cliff, while flying hot air balloon, realized he was lost. He reduced his altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resolution We've Already Broken

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009

We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of Genesis 12-50

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2009

A teaching sermon about how GENESIS follows the steps of one family and uses that family to set the course for the entire Bible and the eventual coming of Christ.

Starting in GENESIS 12, we will find that Abraham’s relationship with God set the course for the whole Bible in two different ways. #1) God made promises to Abraham. These promises, known as ‘the Abrahamic Covenant’, is the plan of salvation which becomes more and more clear as the Bible ...read more

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005

Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: Breaking Free From Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 12, 2005

Edmund needed a strategy to avoid eating the Turkish Delight and so do we this Christmas, this strategy is found in James 1.

Breaking Free From the Turkish Delight Dec 2005 1. In the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis tells the story of 4 children playing hide and go seek in a wardrobe that transports the children to a land called Narnia. With talking animals and half/men half/animal creatures ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Trip To Heaven Must Be Earned Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 3, 2008

If you asked people how do you get to heaven they would say by living right. But is that right?

A Trip to Heaven must be earned Romans 3:10-24 When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed