Sermons on Guilt Burden Of Sin:

Understanding The Root Problem

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Congregational

Total Death

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

One big problem with Christianity today - everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die. True Christianity call for a total death to ourselves.

Total Death  One big problem with Christianity today…  Everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die.  Physically and Soulically Col 2:6 – 3:17 6 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A King's Feast

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 21, 2001

An exposition on the feast of King Belshazzar - as an illustration comparing the world’s ways to God’s Ways.

The King’s Feast Daniel 5:1-6; 26-31 Introduction: St. Patrick’s Day was yesterday. The TV was loaded with broadcasts about the festivities in Savannah. There were parties, feasts, and more people than you can imagine. The crowds were thick. Interviews were jolly, but one quote was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6, Daniel 5:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 2, 2001

Paul reminds us of the human condition when he describes the legacies left to us by Adam, the Law, and Jesus the Christ.

TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 TITLE: ‘THE LEGACY” INTRODUCTION: A. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Chains Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2003

Jesus breaks the chains of sin and death for those who are baptized into Him

INTRODUCTION • Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the life-changing book of Romans. Throughout the book thus far we have seen the connection of faith to salvation. In order for us to be justified (or declared innocent) before God, we must have faith in Jesus. We also have seen that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tigers And Trainers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003

1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take God For Granted

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 1, 2003

what happens when we forsake God

1: The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Accept Excuses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 1, 2003

3 Reasons from the genalogy of Jesus, why God won’t accept our excuses.

GOD DOESN’T ACCEPT EXCUSES ** Erika’s testimony My friends, it doesn’t matter what your background is like, it doesn’t matter what mistakes you’ve made; God will forgive and can help you, so He doesn’t accept excuses. Each one of the Gospels was written by a different writer, for a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Comming To Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 8, 2003

A walk throu the Bible for salvation.

Coming to Jesus. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. I believe that we all can live forever if we believe in Gods word and apply it to our daily existence. We can no longer as Christians live ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Wretched Man

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 13, 2003

How can I be saved? Who will not make it and why?

O Wretched Man that I am. Can I be saved from the Fires of Hell? Romans 7:24 Who will not make it and why. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing With Concerns

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the transcript.

CLOSING WITH CONCERN 1 John 5:13-21 INTRODUCTION: We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Scope Of A Man: King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004

King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cockroaches & Compromise

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 17, 2003

God warns against compromise in obedience.

Cockroaches and compromise Most of you know where we live. Nearly all of the houses around us are rentals, so people come and go. Rarely do we get to know our neighbors well --except when there is a problem. Last week was one of those times. We all joined forces to do battle with a common ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Run Away! Run Away! Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Fleeing Sin is a necessity for the believer in Christ

You probably wondered what the “Detour” signs are doing in the church. You’re pretty use to them by now up here in North Portland and probably pretty sick of them as well. They are here to remind us of the struggle that each of us has in doing more than just surviving life. They help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed