Sermons on Guilty As Charged:

The Doctrine Of Predestination

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To clear up the misunderstanding of predestination.

THE DOCTRINE OF PREDESTINATION Romans 8:29-31 My brothers and sisters one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the church is the Doctrine of Predestination. From time to time the subject will come up and most of the time it will come up from those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Line Judge Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 1, 2008

Looking through the words contained in the Epistle to the Romans at the everyday news that has highlighted this week demonstrates to us just how timeless God’s Word is.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Title: The Line Judge Scripture: Romans 3:9-18 (Romans 3:9-18) What shall we conclude then? Are we any better ? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crime, Correction And Covenant: A Call For Revival

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003

The church must allow God to break our hearts and prepare us spiritually if we are to expect him to pour out revival upon us.

Crime, Correction and Covenant Texts: Hosea 4:1, 5:14-6:1, 6:3, 10:11-12 Introduction: Your Honor, the jury finds the defendant, the church of the 20th century, guilty on all counts and recommends corrective action be taken. Guilty, what crime could we, as a church be guilty of? What ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Seethem?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fourth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

(Slide 1) A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: An Adulterous Woman’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. (Slide 2) What is Jesus being accused of this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Church Of God

When It Comes To My Technique Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Some people are too pushy with their faith while others never even share it... where’s the balance!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: TECHNIQUE Colossians 3:23 - 25 Video Clip: “Evangelism Linebacker” Colossians 3:23 - 25 (KJV) 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Finger Off The Scale Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2014

A study of the book of Romans chapter 3 verses 9 through 20

Romans 3: 9 – 20 Take Your Finger Off The Scale 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 13, 2022

Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? That is the real question! A choice that has eternal consequences.

Sermon: “No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Scripture: John 18:28-40 “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2019

James teaches us that showing partiality or favoritism is actually a sin and spells out how we can more easily avoid falling into this temptation.

This passage begins a new section in James. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. One of the strongest is that of showing partiality or favoritism, of discriminating against people. READ James 2:1. So, here we have the charge against showing partiality. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Justification

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 28, 2005

Four facts about justification

Romans 3:24 Justification Woodlawn Baptist Church November 27, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) As we get started, I want to read to you four verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans. First we’ll read Romans 3:24, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002

A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

There Is No Condemnation

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

What a powerful text this is.

What a powerful text this is. The hope of every Christian rides on the very truth of Paul’s statement. Read again what Paul wrote to the Roman church nearly 2,000 years ago, for it is as true today as it was then: “Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” I wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, Luke 22:63-71, John 18:13-14, John 18:19-24, Psalm 27:12, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalm 35:11, Psalm 109:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Arested By Love

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014

How God is willing to go for the lost souls

Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-9:19 Introduction: Explain or describe being arrested (how you are taken into custody or apprehended) Ask the question has any one here ever been arrested ?? -The apostle Paul refers to his first encounter with Jesus as an arrest, or as being apprehended by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weighed In The Balances

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 21, 2013

"You have been weighed in the balances and found wanting..." It's such a familiar phrase, even Johnny Cash turned it into a hit, but what does it mean for us as Christians today? In these lesson we'll explore that and much more.

It must have been a sight to behold; a hand that appeared out of nowhere, writing an unknown message, “Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin.” The very sight of the hand writing on the wall caused King Belshazzar to be overcome with fright. What was the meaning of the message? That King Belshazzar ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: *other

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from

Dare to be a Daniel: Dare to Pray Daniel 6:1-10 Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal