Sermons on Gang:

"Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010

Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Perfect Gift"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009

A sermon for the Christmas Season.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bible: Pick It Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2017

To be authentic we need a guide -- the word of God.

1. We are seeking authenticity – last week we considered the danger of hypocrisy. How are we to be real? 2. A Bible Like Mom’s In her book Parenting with Scripture, Kara Durbin wrote, “When I was little, I wanted a Bible just like my mom’s, and I was thrilled when I received one as a present. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What is clearly revealed here is that doing the will of God must ultimately find expression in following Jesus. You cannot do God’s will and not follow Christ. Apart from allegiance to him by faith, there is no salvation.

Opening illustration: One dark and stormy night, a gang of thieves broke into a jewelry store, but they were on a mission with a difference. They didn't steal a thing. But they carefully went round the whole shop and switched all the price tags. Then they left. The next day, the staff came in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 30, 2015

The gospel readings of Christ Jesus told us wars and rumors of wars (division in Corinth) prevailed but true believers know the love of God superseded to lovingly guide us to spiritually keep our eyes, hearts and minds on Christ Jesus, a refuge of peac

WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 30, 2015) “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Friends

"God Calling: Moses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 9, 2016

A sermon about release from bondage.

"God Calling: Moses" Exodus 3:1-12, 4:10-12 The Israelites were in slavery in Egypt. Before this they had immigrated to the land because of a severe famine. Due to the amazing ways that God used Joseph, son of Jacob to save the Egyptians and thus the Israelites as well they were still living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Calling: Samuel"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2016

A sermon about listening to God.

"God Calling: Samuel" 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you have a hard time hearing God, or discerning God's Voice. Interruptions define our lives. Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Soldiers, Hardened And Free!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 18, 2016

Te Christian Soldiers of all churches are only a minority group but they have the status of a Soldier because they are willing to march out there in their neighborhoods, as Jesus did to love the unlovely, to heal the wounded, and to preach the gospel.

Soldiers, Hardened and Free! Capt. Kelly Durant 2 Tim 2:1-4 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Only Thing That Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2014

If we try to be justified by keeping the Law, we’ve abandoned grace as our means of salvation. And having been set free, liberated by Christ, what will we do with our freedom? Jesus grants us an opportunity to live and love like never before!

Introduction: According to news reports, criminal gangs have tried to infiltrate the ranks of Scotland's police force, to obtain information and undermine law enforcement. You can just imagine the awful consequences. Paul was also dealing with infiltrators--in the church--people who insisted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

The God-Directed Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Is your heart and life being directed by the Lord, or are you the director? Do you care about others who still need to hear the good news about Jesus? Paul addresses these issues with encouraging words.

The God-Directed Heart 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“how Are We To Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 18, 2014

If God calls me to speak to a person who has offended me, how do I go about it?

When we have been offended, we must forgive, which we can do without saying anything to the offender. In fact, the Bible says it is a good thing if was can forgive and then overlook an offense. “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) So, as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Finger Wagging Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 6, 2014

How do we deal with anger, sin and disagreement in our communities? Does Matt 18:15-17 inspire us to deep dastedely discipline or do we need to read it in the context of the rest of Matthew 18?

How do we handle Sin? Anger? Conflict? Disagreement? Human beings are not very good at dealing with these things. “She’s not my friend any more” “She said this” “he did that” It happens at school, and we adults keep doing it. According to some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-34

Denomination: Anglican

What Is God’s Will For Me? Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Are you saved? Are you Spirit filled? Are you sanctified? How about submissive to Gods’ authority or to those in authority around you? Are you suffering for Christ sake or are you just suffering? based on John MacArthur's "Found: God's Will"

Last week we started looking at the question “What is Gods’ Will for me? And we saw the very first thing that; 1. In order to be in God’s Will I must first be saved. There is no Will without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ… 2. God’s Will is that I be Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace (The Testimony Of John Newton)

Contributed by David Mcnally on Dec 19, 2010

The hymn is a personal testimony of a sailor and slave trader who became a Christian, then a minister, then a hymn writer and then an advocate for the end to slave trading, which was made illegal in the UK from 1813.

OT: Psalm 107:23-32 NT: Romans 5:1-15 Sermon: Amazing Grace "Amazing" means astonishing, incredible, wonderful, and “Grace” means either a pleasing or charming quality. (for example we say someone, like Grace Kelly or Princess Diana, possessed “Grace” because they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jan 7, 2011

Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared.

Introduction: Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared. Perhaps you have gone through life like a hurricane, hurling insults and criticism, and tearing up everyone and everything within sight. You’ve hurt those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational