Sermons on Intelligent Evil:

Christ The Yes To All God's Promises Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004

We should be seeking to show in our lives the grace & sincerity of God, but we do this not trusting in our own strength, but trusting solely in God’s grace & forgiveness.

By Danny Saunders The rumor goes that when Sally Robins dropped her oars at the women’s Olympic rowing event, another member of the team threatened to throw her out of the boat. The other rowers were fuming but when the rowing authorities stepped in they quickly & publicly indicated their support & ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

In Times Like These

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 27, 2004

In difficult times we must: 1- Count the blessings 2- Consider the source 3- Continue the life

INTRO.- ILL.- 22 year-old pop singer Britney Spears got married again for the second time in nine months. The first marriage lasted only about 55 hours. Someone calculated that if she kept up this pace by the time she is 50 she will be married some 39 times. SHE GOT MARRIED AGAIN. I say, so ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Give The Best Of My Service

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Sep 30, 2004

In everything that we do for the God, it ought to be our best.

When I Give The Best Of My Service I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 My brothers and sisters, what God wants and what God deserves is all our being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Renewing A Right Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

This sermon emphasizes the importance of personal time with God to our spirit-man. How to feed the spirit by the time we spend in fellowship with God.

We feed our spirit by the time we spend with God in fellowship. Prayer, God’s Word and the exercising the fruit and gifts of the spirit are all body-builders to the spirit man in us. The more you feed the body, the stronger the body gets and the weaker the spirit gets. But the more you feed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"For Me, Who Him To Death Pursued"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2004

Drop the fluff and the internet cutsie stories; send a clear message of the need for repentance and the obedience of faith!

(“And Can it Be?” – C. Wesley) “Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Orthodox

The Offer Of Liberty

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2004

All people are imprisoned by our sin, but God has offered us liberty.

THE OFFER OF LIBERTY SCRIPTURE: EZRA 1:1-4, GALATIANS 3:1-9 / Hymn: “To God Be the Glory” The story is told of a young man who wished to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and responded, "Son, go stand out in that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing God Series

Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004

A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Way Are You Going?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005

Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On Your Feet

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2005

A Look at the healing of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful

It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usually spot at the tem-ple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn’t any bluer, the birds didn’t sing any louder, the sun didn’t shine any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Christian Repentance Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

Godly repentance comes as a result of godly grief, it leads to salvation & it brings no regrets.

By Danny Saunders I’d like to introduce you to Jay Rayner. Jay Rayner has set up an apology Website. That’s right an apology Website. How it works is people can log on to www.the-apologist.co.uk & register an apology, they can say sorry to anyone for anything & so unburden themselves of all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic