Sermons on Grace And Gifts:

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The third message in a series on vision

(adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

III. Nine Areas of Biblical Knowledge taken from the Tabernacle and Used for Psychology or Counseling The two biblical ontologies which compose the individual must be understood in order for effective counseling to take place. To not understand these two ontological systems would be comparable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

One Is Bad - One Is Good

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009

A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: *other

Being Wise In Our Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 16, 2009

10th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Wise worship of God is focused on him, not on us.

In the last couple of weeks, I have run across a couple of news articles that reflect some disturbing trends in worship here in the United States. Earlier this week, many of you may have seen some of the results from a study performed by The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010

1 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: There were two evil brothers. They were rich & used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church & looked to be perfect Christians but the pastor was wise to their charade. Their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Multitude Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

The great multitude before the throne reveals that our worship of God requires us to serve Him continually.

On September 20, 2009, 105,121 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch a regular season NFL game, watched in dismay as the home team Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 33-31. But as big as that crows was, it pales in comparison with some other large crowds throughout history: • On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we must worship God in his house with reverence.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of worshiping God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Who loves a mystery? In this passage Paul talks about a mystery hidden in ages past which is now revealed - that believing Gentiles are now included in God's people!

Ephesians 1:1-6 The Mystery of Christ Who likes a mystery? People seem to like mysteries. Look at the popularity of mysteries in novels, films. The Bible is the best-selling book in the world, but do you know who comes second? With 4 billion copies sold, the novels of Agatha Christie are the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jokers On The Battlefield

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual e

Who is a joker? A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual eyes were open. He had what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Spiritual Lessons From A Remarkable Rescue

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Oct 27, 2010

Observations and comparisons from the rescue of 33 miners in Chile to the "rescue" God extends to us.

Seven Spiritual Lessons from a Remarkable Rescue 10/17/10 I. Introduction I think most of you realize, if you’ve been coming to Cornerstone for any length of time, that I’m not a “front page” preacher. I typically don’t grab the events from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Kids To Be Healthy Adults Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

There are a few specific scripture references to parenting, but I think we need to look at the entire scope of scripture to really get a complete picture of how we are to parent. After all, God is the ultimate parent as our father, so all of Scripture giv

Before I became a counsellor, while I was still going to school, I worked as a family support worker. Essentially I would pick up kids from troubled homes who social workers were involved with but hadn’t taken the children away yet, and I would spend a couple hours with them and take them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

How Can We Change Our Neighborhood? Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 17, 2010

America will go the same way Turkey turned away from Christ if we don’t see a revival. How can we do our part to bring our nation back to God?

Purpose: To describe how a Christian becomes a good disciple of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to pursue having both right doctrine and right living. INTRODUCTION: America enjoys more of a Christian heritage than any other nation on earth. Godly Men like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 26, 2010

God wants both men and women to wear holiness and peace to church.

Norma Lauby, of La Mesa, California, was browsing in the ladies’ department one day with her son who was just learning to read. Trying to read all the signs he could, he came upon one in the maternity department. “Look, Mom!” he said excitedly as he pointed at the sign. “They’re even making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Holy Spirit: His Power (Unleashing The Lion) Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

Last in a three part series on the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit: The Power of the Spirit, Unleashing The Lion Within Romans 8:1-17 NLT INTRO: This morning we take a look into one of the most important passages in all of Scripture. Its subject cannot be overemphasized: The power of God's Spirit in the life of the believer. If the believer needs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist