Sermons on Gravity:

The Goals Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 3, 2007

Using actual road signs, we’ll see that we must count on Christ’s work, stop sinning, and yield our bodies to the Lord.

The Goals of Grace Romans 6:8-18 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/3/07 Before last Sunday’s service one of our daughters turned to Beth and asked this question: “Is Daddy not preaching today?” Beth told her that some special guests were going to talk about their ministry in the Middle East ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007

The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Holiness

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Jan 20, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION Part 3 Revelation 1: 4-8 Verses 4-8 are what is called the great announcement to the churches. 1. Notice that there were 7 churches in Asia that received this great announcement. We will look more closely at and name these churches later. When we look at them we see that they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Young Converts Are To Be Treated By The Church Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 20, 2008

Many spiritual casualties happen to young converts not because they don’t have a mind to be saved, but because of the mistreatment they receive from church folk.

“How Young Converts are to be Treated by the Church” “Feed my Lambs” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 21:15-17 “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Deadwood

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 7, 2008

What have you substituted in your life in exchange for God’s power? Is it rituals? Family activities, Spiritual mountaintop memories? Church duties?

I visited one of our members in the nursing home. He told me that he didn’t have long to live because of his diagnosis of cancer. So I inquired of his wisdom so I could perhaps glean some jewels of knowledge to help me along my life journey. One question that I asked him, was “What one thing would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Legalist Only Has Law" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010

Jesus has no cheerful words for the legalist. Is your faith in your strength? Is your trust in your keeping of the law; the rules? Go and do it. That’s all He can say to you.(Lk 10:37)

(Part 1 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Orthodox

Because God's Contracts Don't Expire Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 23, 2009

Before our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was prompted at 5:30 AM Saturday morning to change my planned sermon text to consider Israel’s harvest festival. This sermon is full of details, to be avoided by those who don’t like teaching in preaching.

This sermon needs a disclaimer and it doesn’t need to be one of those bits of legalese that we see in 6 point type in a print ad, appears briefly in barely legible type at the bottom of a television screen, or is read as rapidly as possible by a radio announcer: “Offer listed is manufacturer’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: *other

"Clarion Call For The Last Days"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2009

The true church has a clear call to preach the Word in these last days of earth.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Worshipping In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

SO THEREFORE,MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS,BY THE MERCIES OF GOD,THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE,HOLY,ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD,WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE.AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD,BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND,T

WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH John 4:19-24 At this very moment, there are people all over the world in hot pursuit of the ultimate experience. People who will do anything in order to feel truly fulfilled, truly exhilarated, truly satisfied, truly alive; who will try anything in order to chase ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007

Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Only Road To God"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2008

All roads do not lead to God.

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. 7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” Most of us have heard the historical declaration that, “…‘all roads lead to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Dealing With Ungodliness In You And Me Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

This message deals with what Paul teaches about Church discipline.

Introduction: 1. Willie Nelson once owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole. He pointed out one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s a par 47. I birdied it yesterday.” 9 2. The truth is that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil After The Dove Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Sometimes after we experience some of our greatest spiritual victories, we’re faced with our greatest spiritual challenges.

INTRODUCTION This is the second message from the Gospel According to Mark. According to strong tradition, it could be called the Gospel According to Simon Peter as told to Mark. In this message we’re going to look at the baptism of Jesus. Through the years, I’ve had some interesting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist