Sermons on Grace Upon Grace:

Carmel-Coated Christianity Won't Cut It

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of Carmel-Coated Christianity that looks and sounds good that will be powerless.

I Kings 18:1-40 (READ) II Timothy 3:1 & 5 – “Mark my words. (Pay attention). In the last days there will be a lot of people who have a form of Godliness but there won’t be any power in it. Have nothing to do with them.” In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning This World Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jan 22, 2002

We tend to get so tied up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives that we can become idolatrous without even realizing it. Make God’s will a priority in your life to aviod the traps of this world.

Warning!! this world can be hazardous to your health John I 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. John I 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mission: Hosanna!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

If Jesus came riding down your street, what would you lay down before Him? A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday April 16, 2000 INTRODUCTION There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew. "We must throw a big celebration!" The villagers all agreed. But, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall America Do?

Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002

A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How It Should Be Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 2, 2002

This sermon contrasts what the first church did and what the modern church did when thier governments told them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. It also demonstrates what we need to do now.

How It Should Be Acts 4:23-31 March 3, 2002 Intro: A. I clipped this article out of The Banner-Graphic [Greencastle, IN] in August of 1999, and saved it just for this sermon today…[This really is a true story!] Gator halts couple’s midnight dip KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—A woman was nearly dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 13, 2001

It’s the third day. Jesus is walking beside you. Do you recognize Him as Lord or all--Do you recognize Him at all?

Luke 24:13-35 13. Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Light Has Come

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Outrageous Attitudes Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002

What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 27, 2002

This sermon will help you identify hindrances to your spiritual development and how to correct them.

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Pastor Steve Dow June 30, 2002 Introduction As we look around the church in North America these days we quickly discover that few professing Christians are really living productive spiritual lives. Every where we look we find people who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-9

Finishing First

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Younger Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 15, 2002

No matter what I would say about Titus 2 verses 4 and 5, it will be controversial. If I just read it, it would be controversial. So my disclaimer is simply this: If you don’t like what I say this morning, talk to God about it. He’s the one who inspired i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Three weeks ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5

Answering Our Culture #2: "There Is No Absolute Truth" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2002

Second in a series answering the objections our culture brings against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #2 – There is No Absolute Truth John 8:31-21 John 14:6 July 28, 2002 [NOTE: this message is the result of reading a number of different sources, especially True for You, but Not for Me, by Paul Copan (1998, Bethany House Publishers), and Rick Warren’s message, THE FOUNDATION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan