Sermons on Has Beens:

Grace And God's Choice Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011

This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ's Sake?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2015

The life of the disciples must be lived for Christ's sake and not for the disciple's comfort.

“[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?

Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Honoring God's Name--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

According to the Prophet Malachi, to honor God’s name requires recognizing his Lordship over our worship, our words, our marriages, and our money.

Hallowed Be Thy Name (Honoring God’s Name--Part 2) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the midst of a study of the Lord’s Prayer and the principles that we can learn about our praying from the prayer that Jesus taught his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Sets You Free From Satan's Schemes

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2012

The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6: 10-20 teaches that the greatest battle we face is a spiritual battle. The instructions Paul gave the Ephesians Christians can help us today find victory over the schemes of Satan.

Jesus Sets You Free From Satan’s Schemes Ephesians 6:10-20 (Message) Several years ago I went on a Holy Land trip to Israel with stops in Cairo, Egypt and Athens, Greece. Our first night was in Israel. We landed in Tel-a-vive and took a bus along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Light Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014

Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

“The Light of THE Word” We’ve begun studying the prologue of the Gospel of John: The purpose of John, the Jewish evangelist, is to convince sinners of the true person of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is an evangelistic, salvation book. In John 20:31 John’s summary is: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Incarnate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

In John 1:1-18 we learn seven truths about the Word.

Scripture I recently reread J. I. Packer’s classic book titled, Knowing God. It is a wonderful book designed to help its readers learn what it means to know God. One of the chapters is titled, “God Incarnate.” I would like to draw the material from that chapter for today’s message. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time In A Bottle Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Looking at the passage about Life and time

Time In Bottle-3 1-22.docx Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Just to let you know I will not sing Jim Croce—Time In A Bottle—" If I could save time in a bottle…The first thing that I'd like to do…Is to save every day…'Til eternity passes away…Just to spend them with you Or I wont sing The Byrds ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of Peace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

A Christian man got very involved in collegiate football. He had one team in particular that he pulled for each week. When they won, he had a wonderful week-end, but if they lost he had a terrible week-end.

His joy and peace within his heart each week was determined by the football team that he supported. He was allowing a couple dozen college boys that he did not know personally decide on what kind of week end he was going to have. The fact is, many folks allow THINGS and PEOPLE to decide what kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 29, 2024

In this text we learn about an encounter Jesus had with ten lepers as He entered a village between Samaria and Galilee on His way to Jerusalem

As He made His Journey, He heard this pitiful cry from ten lepers “Jesus, Master”! Notice, they called him “Master”. They did not call Him “Teacher” or “Lord” or “Messiah” or “Son of David”, they called Him “Master”. Is this significant? Yes, they called Him Master because a more literal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Effort That Unifies

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001

Mickey a 41 year old salesman sleeps in on Sundays find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church June 10th 2001 “The Effort That Unifies” Ephesians 4:1-3 By Pastor Mark Hensley “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Facts The Lost Must Face

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 16, 2002

This message reveals three facts that every lost person must one day face when they stand before a holy God.

FACTS THE LOST MUST FACE Text: Rev.20: 12-15 Intro: A fact may be defined as, “the state of things as they are; reality; actuality; truth [fact as distinct from fancy]” (Victoria Neufeldt, Editor in Chief, and David B. Guralnik, Editor in Chief Emeritus, Webster’s New World Dictionary Of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon On Gardening

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

THE MAIN THING JESUS WANTED HIS DISCIPLES TO KNOW AND DO CAN BE BOILED DOWN TO THIS >>> PRODUCE FRUIT. Every plant that “Hits the dirt and dies is designed” by God to do one thing, reproduce.

A Sermon on Gardening Give everyone a seed as they enter the building. ATTENTION ill >>> I planted my garden this week.... I love to see things grow but mostly I like to eat what grows. SHOW plan tin cup.<<<< TAKES WORK - TIME EFFORT - WATER FROM GOD << HE CREATED IT ALL "Nothing grows ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist