Sermons on Innocent Party:

When God Says No Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

When God says "no" it's because He wants what's best for us.

Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer charging the Philistines. It was one of those times in scripture when God said not just yes but maybe. Why did God say maybe? Because he wanted Jonathan to pick a direction and go. God was waiting for someone to choose to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Someone To Advise Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

God knew what would truly satisfy us. The first deep need that He provided through His Son, Jesus Christ, is my need for “Someone to Advise Me.”

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO ADVISE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN When I was a child back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there was one day better than almost all the rest. It was better than my birthday. It was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming To Christ For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Receiving and accepting forgiveness for yourself only comes through Christ

SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50 TITLE: “COMING TO CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. A young couple was engaged to be married. The wedding day was rapidly approaching and both of them began to get worried. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover The Meaning Of Motherhood: It's Not Just A Job. It's An Adventur

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon

(adapted from a message by Dave Stone) SPECIAL DAY: MOTHERS’ DAY TEXT; PROVERBS 31:10-31 TITLE: “DISCOVER THE MEANING OF MOTHERHOOD: It’s Not Just a Job. It’s an Adventure!” OPEN: A. There was an AP news story written by Joy Zeman this past Friday, May 9. It was about a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ - Our Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus promises hope if we put our faith and trust in Him.

Cornerstone Church November 12, 2006 “JESUS CHRIST – OUR LIVING HOPE!” “Too Blessed to be Distressed!” 1 Peter 1:3-9 DO ANY OF YOU EVER GET ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Picture Of The Father

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

The Prodigal Son. A sermon focusing on the Father.

This morning I want us to look at a very familiar passage of Scripture in Luke 15. In this chapter Jesus tells three parables… the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the prodigal son. The last parable is the one I want us to talk about this morning. No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

By Faith, Abraham

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think we can look at Abraham’s story and see three things about his obedience that really spoke to his faith. These are three things upon which I think you and I can also measure our own faith.

In the eleventh chapter of the New Testament book of Hebrews there is one of the most famous lists in history. It is a list of Bible heroes. Big names like Noah and Moses, Samson and David. And there were lesser known figures like Enoch and Rahab, Barak and Jephthah. What was it that held all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

My Dream Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 14, 2008

My dream church is a church that is: 1-Strong, 2-Attended, 3-Filled with the love of Christ, and one that is a 4-Spiritual Church. Full text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

We all have dreams, don’t we? A man went to the psychiatrist and said he was full of anxiety. The doctor asked him if he had any reoccurring dreams. The man said he had the same dream 2-3 times each week. He said he dreams he is in a teepee and doesn’t know how he got there. At this point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-15

Denomination: *other

Completing The Work

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2008

The message is intended to provide encouragement for a new congregation to remember the task before them. It is a call to see the magnitude of the labour and the greatness of God.

TITUS 1:5, 10-2:1 COMPLETING THE WORK “I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order… “For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 29, 2008

Sermon looks at 7 tests to see if an impression is from God or not. (Acknowledgement - Rick Warren)

HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Learning to Hear God’s Voice - Part 3 of 4 I John 4:1-3 (Living Bible) o We’re continuing in our series on How to hear God’s voice. Last week we talked about four ways you can hear God speak. One of the ways is God gives us impressions in our mind. o But if God gives me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Why We Should Not Lost Heart

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 15, 2008

Message looks at five reasons why the Apostle Paul did not use heart and applies them to our lives

2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) Why we should not lost heart? The Apostle Paul had established the Corinthian church on his second missionary journey in AD 49. This church was very important to him. But the church struggled in their faith. Corinth was a sprawling seaport and stopover between Asia and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

There Must Be Factions Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007

Worship at the Lord’s Table may either be focused on Christ, or on the individual participating. Paul cautions against trivializing the Lord’s Table to suit oneself.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-20 THERE MUST BE FACTIONS “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Disgracing Local Evil Weapons

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

Our message this week which is entitled, “Disgracing local evil weapons” can also be called “Instructions for warfare.” Psalm 74:20 says, “Have respect unto the covenant; for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” It talks a

DISGRACING LOCAL EVIL WEAPONS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Our message this week,which is entitled “Disgracing local evil weapons,” can also be called “Instructions for warfare.” Psalm 74:20 says, “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Nothing

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 21, 2009

After Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He shared some parables about our persistence in prayer and the certainty of God’s great gift in answer--the Holy Spirit.

For someone who doesn’t have a lot to be proud of, I’m afraid that I have to confess that I have acted with pride far too often in my life. Now, I don’t mean that I’ve surrounded myself with a “posse” of fans and supporters. I don’t mean that I’ve deliberately put anybody down or ignored them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: *other

0405 Lent V: Saved By Bad Grammar Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 10, 2008

Our salvation depends upon a piece of "bad grammer".

Sermon: Saved by Bad Grammar Text: John 8:46-59 Occasion: Lent V Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Mar 9, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church John 8:46-59, NKJV: "Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican