Sermons on Hinge Of Forgiveness:

Concern For The Persecuted

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son

A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Together For Good Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

The fivefold unbreakable chain of salvation

Romans 8:28-31 That famous “All things work together for good” verse 28! We discussed this at some length last week to considerable effect! Here are five points to consider: We know- according to Wilson , this speaks of “experimental certainty, not tentative conjecture.” In other words, we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Sailors Seek Solutions Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 14, 2008

Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.

JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

He's Got You Covered Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2008

Enjoy the salvation God provides.

HE’S GOT YOU COVERED Exodus 12.1-51 S: Change C: Salvation Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: Enjoy the salvation that God provides. Type: Inductive I. FRESH START II. PROTECTION III. OBEDIENCE IV. JUDGMENT V. FREEDOM VI. BLESSING PA: How is the change to be observed? • Receive the fresh start God wants ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

In this series, we will explore six traditions of Christian faith. The first is one that the Church of God strongly connects to: the holy life. We explore strengths/weaknesses and how to integrate it.

Streams of Living Water Fresh Water James 3:11-18 October 10, 2004 Mark Eberly “Streams of Living Water” is the title of this sermon series. During the next month and a half we are going to look at six streams or traditions of the church. These traditions are six different foci concerning our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Chosen To Be Loved Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 19, 2008

To get the reader that Christ chose us regardless of our stormy past.

CHOSEN TO BE LOVED Ephesians 1:1-8 My brothers and my sisters, many of us know how it feels when you have been chosen to be loved, especially if that someone that chose you was someone special. As I think about my choice for the person that I chose to be mine, at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal At The Potter's House

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

God is able to renew us as we yield our broken lives to Him.

Renewal at The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 I. The potter has a purpose in mind for his work. (v. 3) A. Jeremiah watched the potter as he molded the clay into the object he wanted. B. God has a purpose for our lives. C. Humanity’s highest wisdom is to seek and fit into that purpose. II. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endureth Forever

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

His mercy endures forever in spite of His judgments.

“His Mercy Endureth Forever” Text: Psalm 136:1-10 I. God’s agenda is the salvation of mankind a. The wickedness and stubbornness of mankind i. The flood 1. God showed mercy to Noah by delivering Noah from an evil generation ii. Nimrod starts a religion – confusion of languages iii. God spare ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Crying Time

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Where We Are Going Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 24, 2008

Unswervingly follow God’s path to life.

IT’S TIME TO GET WHERE WE ARE GOING Exodus 13.17-14.31 S: Change C: Resurrection and Exodus Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: UNSWERVINGLY FOLLOW GOD’S PATH TO LIFE. Type: Inductive I. EXODUS II. RESURRECTION PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize you cannot earn God’s blessing. • Trust God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Floats In The Compassionate Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the top of our live. This compassionate life is the tradition al

Streams of Living Water Hope Floats in the Compassionate Life Amos 5:21-24 November 7, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Promises For The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2008

Our future depends on our past & present attitude & actions toward God. Yet even if we have thwarted God’s purposes in our past, He is willing to restore us, for God is a God of redemption. He holds out gracious promises to those who turn to Him.

ISAIAH 48: 17-22 PROMISES FOR THE FAITHFUL [Jeremiah 50:4-8] Had Israel responded to God in their past, their present life and circumstances would have been considerably different. Instead of being enslaved and going into exile they would have walked in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Angry

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

How to be Angry and not Sin

Sermon: Good and Angry Ephesians 4:26-32 September 30, 2007 FROM Sermon Central – “Being God and Angry” The answer is found in His focus. Jesus never allowed His emotions or pain to take His focus off of God and onto himself. Jesus was able to keep God as His first priority even when He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: United Methodist

A Stranger Saved By Grace

Contributed by James May on Aug 26, 2007

3rd in the Series on the Book of Ruth. God’s grace is extended to those who will heed the call. Strangers to His Kingdom are welcomed because they choose to answer the call of God in their lives.

A Stranger Saved by Grace Book of Ruth Series By Pastor Jim May Ruth 2:8-9, "Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens: Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling Offenses When They Come

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

How Christians deal with offenses.

Handling Offenses When They Come Scripture: Luke 17:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:24; Matthew 18:15-16 Introduction The topic of this message is “Handle Offenses When They Come.” This message has been in my spirit since February of this year. We, as individuals and as a Church body, need to be fully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational