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The One And Only Gospel

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 13, 2002

All must come to obedience of the one and only true gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. Shh, don’t speak too loudly or someone might hear you. A. They might hear you say there is only one church 1. They might hear it is mandatory for a person to be baptized to be a Christian 2. They might hear you disagree with their understanding of the gospel. 3. Shhh, don’t let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watergrave

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

When we are baptized with the water we are also baptized with the Holy Spirit and, as a result, receive a full measure of the same grace and love Jesus received when He showed us the way with His baptism.

Watergrave Do any of you remember your baptism? I remember mine. You see, I can remember mine because I was 17 at the time. I was baptized and brought into membership in a Baptist church. Now, it wasn’t because I was a Baptist that I was older when I had this experience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Bigger Barns?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Heaven's Glory"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2002

Heaven seems to us like an abstract concept, yet it’s a real, substantive place. If we’re uncomfortable here on earth, it’s because we’re not home yet.

“Heaven’s Glory” Revelation 21:1-7, 27 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A wealthy Christian was preoccupied with the idea of bringing some of his riches to Heaven. He knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. Nonetheless, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

How Can You Be So Sure

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 13, 2002

Faith’s all we’ve got in a world that asks for a sure sign.

How can you be so sure Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Missions Impossible

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

What to do when you face an obstacle that you can’t seem to overcome.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Missions Impossible Introduction: Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it? Exodus 14:10 – 15:10 10 As Pharaoh approached, the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Willful Sin, Or Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002

This sermon addresses how we cannot sow to the nature of the flesh and expect to reap from the Spirit.

WILLFUL SIN OR SERVICE Text: Romans 6:3-14, 20-23 When I used to be a sales clerk at Spencers (now closed) at Outlet Marketplace adjacent to Carowinds in Fort Mill, S.C. I used to get into disagreements with my fellow employees. Most of them had what I like to call an "inoculation theology" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23, Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

We Remember The Lord Our God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 27, 2006

This is a Memorial Day Sermon preached in our Church in a special observance for remembering those of our Church Family The Lord had recently called Home to be with Him.

WE REMEMBER THE LORD OUR GOD --Psalm 20 (Text: Psalm 20:7) “Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will call only on the name of the Lord our God.” [Translation: “The Psalter,” COMMON WORSHIP: SERVICES AND PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, The Archbishops’ Council, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Is There Bread In The House Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon talks about Jesus as the Bread of life it also relates to Bethlehem the Place of Christ’s Birth which translated means The House Of Bread.

BREAD IN THE HOUSE Ruth 1:1-6 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 3:1-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 26, 2006

Romans 3:1-20

Romans 3:1-20 (1)What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (2)Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. (3)What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? (4)Not at all! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

No Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 5, 2005

God wants to have a relationship with us and He wants that relationship to be the most important. But, we make excuses.

NO EXCUSES FOR EXCUSES LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard. He gt dozens of responses from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Who Brought You Out?

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 2, 2005

Some of us give the credit to the wrong source for our deliverance

Do You Know Who Brought You Out? Scripture Reference: Psalms 30 (KJV) Psalms 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2007

When you and I pray: "deliver us from the evil one" we are admitting that thkis life is a struggle with an evil spiritual enemy who opposes us and the work of Christ in our midst. May God grant us faith and spiritual gifts for the ongoing spiritual warfa

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:13 Easter VII - Redeemer “Deliver Us from the Evil One” 6th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) The words in Matthew that we just shared are a correct translation of the Greek text. When you and I pray: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran