Sermons on Garments Of Salvation:

Small Stuff Or Big Deal? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

This is about the problem of spiritual indifference, and God’s promise, "return to me and I will return to you."

Main Idea: The problem with spiritual indifference. God’s Promise: Return to me, and I’ll return to you. HOOK A quote from David Hansen (The Power of Loving Your Church) about being ’at war’ with God sometimes but at least not ambivalent. (The strong wording of the quote gets one’s attention ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Do What God Wants You To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 15, 2007

There is no condemnation for the Christ-follower.

How to Do What God Wants You to Do Romans 8:1 Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/07 www.pontiacbible.org Three ministers went fishing one day, all friends who pastored different churches in the same town. While they were fishing they began confessing their sins to one another. The first pastor said, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing That Counts Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Sermon 16 in Galatians series. Main theme is security of salvation.

07/22/2007 “The Only Thing That Counts” (Gal 5:2-6) Have you ever said something in a conversation, or in a meeting, or in some group setting, then have someone come along later and blindside you by taking what you said out of context, or they put words in your mouth you never said and they use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Entrust Your Soul To The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 24, 2007

Entrust Your Soul to the Lord 1) Because he rescues from enemies; 2) Because he forgives; 3) Because he guides

I have a family heirloom here that I want to entrust to someone for safekeeping. It doesn’t look like much but it is valuable to me. It’s a hat that my great-uncle wore. I’m proud of my great-uncle because he was our synod’s first resident missionary to Zambia, Africa and influenced greatly all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Really A Sheep?

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

Many people who call themselves Christians today possess few of the characteristics of sheep.

ARE YOU REALLY A SHEEP? John 10:14-29 Introduction: 1. We will do something a little different this morning. 2. We will turn to another place before we expound this passage! 3. Look with me in Matthew 7:13-23. 4. I find this passage very disturbing. 5. If I read it right, it means that there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

First Responders

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Live (3:16, Part 5) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 16, 2008

Topical sermon on John 3:16’s "Everlasting Life." Uses various texts to describe 1.)Life Forevermore, 2.)Life Starting Right Now, and 3.)Life More Abundant.

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:16; 36; various texts Title: We Live Series: 3:16 (part 5) YOU GOTTA LIVE TO GO TO HEAVEN The teacher was testing the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Who Can Climb God's Hill?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Jesus gives us the clean hands and pure heart needed to stand atop God’s hill.

“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.” Did you ever wonder what kind of hill it was that Jack and Jill had to climb if they couldn’t make it up without cracking their skulls? You wouldn’t think it should be such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Heads Up For The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Heads Up for the King of Glory! 1) He is our Creator 2) He is our Saviour

“Heads up!” That’s something you might hear at a baseball game when a sharply hit foul ball comes careening your way. It’s a warning that could keep you from getting seriously hurt. “Heads up!” can also be an encouragement to stay alert so that you don’t miss something interesting like a moose, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Get A New Heart!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Get A New Heart! 1) A heart that recognizes its own sinfulness 2) A heart that treasures God’s forgiveness

With it beating an average of 100,000 times a day it’s surprising that the heart doesn’t give out more often than it does. After all, have you ever heard of a car engine that ran 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 70 years without the need of a tune-up? Still, there are times when the human heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Miserable To The Marvelous

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us

I would be happy to email you the word file (I color code the sermon) and the power point for this sermon free. Just email me the title in the subject line. Romans 5:6-8 “From Miserable to Marvelous” “The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us.” Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Borderline Believer? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 20, 2008

Knowing for sure that we belong to Christ is vital to a healthy Christian life. This text shows us how we can know if our assurance is real or not.

Are You a Borderline Believer? Hebrews 5:10-12 Purpose: To show that some who claim to know Christ are not really believers. Aim: I want the listener to gain assurance of salvation if they are being faithful to Christ and I want them to fear being lost if they are not being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Debt Can Not Be Paid But One Time

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

OUR SIN DEBT HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL AND CAN NOT BE PAID AGAIN

Our sins have ALREADY been JUDGED Last week I made the statement that Jesus Christ was the Exclusive Savior, well today let me say again that Jesus Christ is still the Exclusive Savior. John 5:22 22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son,--- Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace I Am Acceptable Series

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

• The more amazing feature of Grace --is not that man would choose to receive Christ, but that Christ would choose to receive us.

By Grace I am acceptable Romans 5: 1-11 Peace and Joy Ro 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Ro 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist