Sermons on Integrity In Work:

The Problem With Santa Claus

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 7, 2008

Salvation by grace or works-you decide!

THE PROBLEM WITH SANTA CLAUS “You’d better watch out, You’d better not cry, You’d better not pout I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. He’s making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty or nice; Santa Claus is coming to town! He sees you when you’re sleeping, He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Workers Are Needed

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2008

Message discussing Jesus’ willingness to go; and our need to follow His example.

The workers are needed Matthew 9:35-38 - This message tonight which will lead up to Sunday morning (special service) - It is important that we understand our place in the Gospel; to spread it at all costs - As a believer, we are no longer on the side line – we are on the front line now - Tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Struggle With Time Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The Sabbath is not just a day of rest. It is the fulfilment of the whole wek of God’s work and our part in that work

I think you’d have to agree that the fourth commandment has led to more legalism than all the other 9 put together. It’s such a quantifiable thing isn’t it? "Six days you shall labor and do all your work but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work." So we make ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I'm A Good Person Myth Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007

Our culture indoctrinates us so that we wind up believing some things about God, the Bible or Christianity that just aren’t true. This week we look at a popular idea, all good people go to heaven.

SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 2:1-10, Salvation Withouth The Law Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 2:1-10, Salvation withouth the law

Salvation Without The Law Galatians 2:1-10 Intro. - Some state statutes at DMV.ORG … 1) Tennessee, for example, has a law that bans shooting game, other than whales, from moving vehicles. Apparently, this law was authored during an unusually high tide or after too many dizzying spins on a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 4, 2008

The life of faith as demonstrated by Abraham

Text: Hebrews 11:8-19 Title: The Life of Faith Introduction Last Sunday we looked at the verse “And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (v6) Faith is 1. Coming to God. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Please God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 4, 2008

How to please God by faith

Text: Hebrews 11:6 Title: How to please God I want to concentrate on the first part of the verse. The part that says “And without faith it is impossible to please God…” (Hebrews 11:6) The phrase “And without faith it is impossible to please God” tells us three great truths. 1.it tells us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Put Out To Sea

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008

From this text, let’s get some ideas about setting sail in life in order to accomplish God’s will. 1- We must set sail for our mission 2- We must set sail in regard to the Lord’s will

INTRO.- Luke said, "We put out to sea." ILL.- Recently, we heard that Edward Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor, a cancer, but he’s not giving up. You have to give him credit for this. He’s continuing to do, to go about his business. And over Memorial Day weekend he even put out to sea and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Useless Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2008

Faith is so much more than a passive agreement to a set of doctrines. Saving faith transforms the one who believes. Without this transformation, how will anyone know whether we are saved, or merely pretending to be a follower of Christ?

JAMES 2:20-26 USELESS FAITH “Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

According To Jim - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us.

According to Jim Pt. 2 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 2:1-9 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You In The Hands Of The Potter?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 23, 2010

We need to let God work in us to make us what he wantrs.

ARE YOU IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER? Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. 1. The pressure of his hands (Gods) As the clay is in the hands so are we in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Our Own Strength And The Supremacy Of His

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

It is a hard fact to receive after all, that all God wants from us is to simply receive and believe in the actions He through Jesus have already accomplished. Will we accept his words or will we blindly ignore and forget His gift

Romans 3:20 For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Instruments Of His Peace Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010

We have been given an opportunity to change the way we live and use our lives as a way to bless others in need.

Living as children of Light: Instruments of His peace Ephesians 4:28 I. We have been given an opportunity of a lifetime Ephesians 4:23 a. To have a extreme spiritual make over b. We can begin to live a new life i. To be instruments of his peace ii. To use our lives as a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Nazarene