Sermons on Gods Deliverance:

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Burial Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 18, 2016

This message describes the events and people surrounding the burial of the Christ

I. Introduction A. On the day of my big job interview I woke up late. Frantically I threw on a suit. “OH NO!” I thought. “MY TIE! My Dad was out of town and wasn’t there to help me, and for the life of me I did not know how to tie a tie! I grabbed a tie and ran out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017

Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017

There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Backsliding, How Does One Become A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring

BACKSLIDING, HOW DOES ONE BECOME A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer ...read more

It’s The Last Hour Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Citizenship

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 19, 2010

What it means to actually be a citizen of heaven.

Citizenship October 17, 2010 Phil. 1:27a Intro: In the “big picture”, what is your life really about? What do you want out of it, what do you expect out of it, where are you putting your energies and efforts on a day-by-day basis? And I mean that “day-by-day” bit, it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rising, Running, And Reporting

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2010

For many, life is a panicky run. Serious things happen to us, and we run to tell somebody. The reaction may be to go home and do nothing, and to leave others weeping and perplexed. But when we encounter the risen Christ personally, not as an abstractio

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 26, 1989 (Easter Sunday) When you see someone running, do not jump to any conclusions about why that person is running. If you see somebody pickin’ ‘em up and layin’ ‘em down, well, there could be a lot of reasons why. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stand, Fight, And Don't Run Away

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2010

As citizens of heaven we must fight together for the faith, stand together with one spirit and one purpose, and not be intimidated in any way.

Stand, Fight, and Don’t Run Away Oct 24, 2010 Phil 1:27-30 Intro: Only some of you here today have experienced military service. Only some of you know what it really means to go through basic training, to be put in a squadron, to be taught how to fight as a unit, where your very lives are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Immoral Church Members Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the discipline of immoral church members.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the discipline of church members engaged in blatant, unrepentant sin. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being An Advocate For Others Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of standing up for others.

BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS Philemon 1:8-21 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 6th, 2025) Listen online at - https://youtu.be/hA3T00nqTGM?feature=shared It’s the kind of story that makes the news; a man who had set out on a mission to destroy a church unexpectedly came to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Minds About Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Discussion about changing attitudes and perceptions about Jesus so people can see Him for who He really is.

Changing Minds about Jesus Matthew 21:7-11; Mark 15:6-15 April 5, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: One of the most challenging parts of being a pastor is confronting erroneous ideas about Jesus. He’s just a nice spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Meanwhile

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 30, 2015

Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction.

Title: Meanwhile Text: I Corinthians 15:50-58 Thesis: Hope is why we persevere in a long obedience in the same direction. Explanation: In 1980 IVP published Eugene Peterson’s book, “A Long Obedience In The Same Direction.” Thirty-five years ago Peterson had picked up on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Becoming A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

THERE ARE SIGNS WHEN A PERSON BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE.

ARE YOU BECOMING A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glory to Him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Being An Advocate For Others Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2016

A sermon examining the importance of ministering to others.

BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS Philemon 1:8-21 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 6th, 2025) Listen online at - https://youtu.be/hA3T00nqTGM?feature=shared It’s the kind of story that makes the news; a man who had set out on a mission to destroy a church unexpectedly came to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist