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Jesus’ New Directive For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2017

Our Lord comes through crisp and clear on how we are to deal with hurt and abuse. For one thing, our Lord specifically forbids retaliation. Our natural tendency is to want to get even, but that’s just the opposite of what Jesus taught.

Capernaum Lesson: Jesus’ New Directive for Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times: but, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

As the cross represents the supreme act and evidence of the love of God, even so our attitude toward it represents for us the greatest blessing or the greatest sin. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"They are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). "They crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). Once more we stand facing the cross of Jesus Christ, that wondrous cross which is at once the measure of the love of heaven and the sin of man. For as the cross represents ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18

Denomination: *other

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

Like Cain Or Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#8] LIKE CAIN OR JESUS? 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: In this Series, we have been studying about being a genuine Christian- Being real in our faith. When your faith is genuine, love is evident. Throughout the Bible, love is the characteristic that is necessary to live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

"So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows.

"So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The approach of a new year is a time for making resolutions of things we determine to do during it. Children of God often state their resolutions in the context of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:8

Defend The Faith

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

Every genuine believe is a steward of the christian faith. When men of dubious character rise to teach false doctrines, you must speak the truth and defend the faith.

TEXT: Jude 1:3 - 4 (NLT) "Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. I say this because some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Romans 6:1-2, Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Christ (Galatians 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2024

Is the law of Christ different from the law of Moses? Let's find out in Galatians 6.

Should we treat each other gently, with the undeserved kindness that we have received from God? Is the law of Christ fulfilled when we bear each other’s burdens? Let’s see. How should we try to restore a wayward friend? Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Went Ye Out To See?

Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003

This sermon deals with the 3 questions that Jesus asked the religious pharisees and scribes that looked for fault in him. They provide us an interesting study of today’s world as well.

“What Went Ye Out for to See?” Luke 7:24-28 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Luke 7:24-28 B. Background of John the Baptist – (John 1:6-8; 15-18) (John 1:19-34) C. Concerned about the ministry of John the Baptist, the Jewish leaders sent men to investigate. D. Many today are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

'that Sin Mold ... It Smells Like Death'

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

RESULTS OF SIN 1. Sin Dominates (v. 16-19) 2. Sin Disgraces (19-21) 3. Sin Destroys (vs. 21 & 23)

CNN writes “That mold…it smells like death” You get used to something living in the Deep South, especially in the swampy lands around New Orleans, and the bayous near the Mississippi Gulf. You get used to the knowledge that the land around you, that nature, is slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua's Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Joshua's Faith

JOSHUA 24:14-21 Joshua 1. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITH A. THE ROOT OF FAITH. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: There are two components of faith found in v14: Fear. "Fear the LORD". Psalm 4:4—“Stand in awe and sin ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 24, 2013

The cross it is the need of our soul.

Is the Cross, as the song says, "an emblem of suffering and shame ... where the dearest and best for a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Belonging To The Right Crowd

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Apr 30, 2001

A Message to all

Belonging to the Right crowd Ex 32:15-28 (26) Introduction There are different types of Crowds out there in life. I hope you belong to the right one. There are some wrong crowds in life some of which are; (1) Sinful Crowd (2) Silent Crowd (3) Sleeping & Slothful Crowd (4) Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:26

Denomination: Baptist

I Know

Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Aug 9, 2001

A challenge to take a look a know whom it is that you have believed.

I KNOW II Timothy 1:6-14 I. Paul is writing to Timothy. A. From a Roman prison facing the death penalty B. To encourage Timothy C. Last recorded words of Paul II. Paul had been abandoned. A. By other believers II Timothy 4 10. For Demas hath forsaken me, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2022

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? Our English word sin is a translation of many different words. The original meanings have much to teach us. Missing the Mark A common Greek word for sin ?µa?t?a (hamartia) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012

The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Catholic