Sermons on Independent:

Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed by law or blessed by faith

Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith ? Galatians 3:10-14 Intro. * A misunderstanding of the OT law is not unique to the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. * They knew the OT law and even memorized it but they misunderstood the purpose of that law. * Today, there are millions of people who really have no idea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Christmas Story about God With Us

Last week we studied how Joseph faced this first Christmas His and Mary’s long journey to Bethlehem I know you can see them in your mind Two very simple ordinary people Just think of all the people they met along the way People that all they seen was a young pregnant couple Not knowing that this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008

God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Other

Everyday Superhero Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 7

EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) An incredible story was untold by Hollywood when the Titanic sank. In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church in Chicago when disaster struck. He got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dependence On God's Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 23, 2006

Our culture is obsessed with achievement. Perhaps we have it all wrong and become more dependent on God’s grace.

We’ve Got It All Wrong! Perhaps the most successful sitcom of all-time is the Beverly Hillbillies. The series aired on CBS from September 26, 1962 to May 23, 1971 and told the rags to riches story of a Bugtussle, Tennessee family striking oil in the Ozark Mountains. Soon after striking “black ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006

Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 15, 2015

We were all once and the undesirable category TBS all of our garments were as filthy rags and we can all say the same thing… Their go I..but for the grace of God

Scandalous Grace Illus. ILL.- Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly as impressed as I was with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s People Must Prevail

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

God’s People Must Prevail

God’s People Must Prevail - Neh Ch 4:7- 23 1) Prevail Over Derision - 4:1-6 a) The Feebleness of The People - 4:1,2 b) The Futility of Their Task - 4:2 c) The Foolishness of Their Faith - 4:2 d) The Frailty of Their Work - 4:3 e) The Fulfillment of Their Actions - 4:6 So built we the wall; ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Holiness

Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Election Advice - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016

With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015

This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational