Sermons on Intentional Sin:

The Lord Giveth, The Lord Taketh Away

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

he fact that God alone is sovereign, having all power, must be understood by every person who would enter into a covenant relationship with the Lord. That the sacrificial death of Christ on Calvary’s cross was not to enable us: to never get sick,

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III THE LORD GIVETH, THE LORD TAKETH AWAY Prepared for Delivery at the Magic City Lectureship Birmingham, Alabama at the Bush Hill Church of Christ Monday, September 13, 1999 at 7:45 p.m. Peter Moss, Host Minister PRELIMINARIES It is with great humility that I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Help - Pt. 1 - The Help Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2010

It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

HELP! Pt. 1 I. Introduction Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Awesome Inheritance Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Who wouldnt like to be an heir of a vast business empire worth billions? To have enough money to have whatever you liked and never have to worry about anything? Yet a material inheritance fades in comparison to the incredible spiritual inheritance of e

Ephesians 1:11-14 An Awesome Inheritance Who has heard of Lachlan Murdoch? He is the heir of vast media Empire, which his father Rupert Murdoch built up over many years. He is worth billions. Who has heard of Paris Hilton? The first I heard the name of Paris Hilton I thought it was a hotel in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Christian Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007

The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

(based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejecting The Cornerstone

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

The cornerstone in biblical times was the first and most important stone laid in the foundation or the top and key supporting stone in an arch. In either case, it was the most important part of the structure.

Additional texts: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) The Pharisees were often confused ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Will They Find

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus encouraging us to be bear fruit consistent with our confession. We are to be believers 24/7 for the cause of Christ.

What Will They Find GNLCC 3/25/2007 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 Have you ever had a crush on someone and you thought this person was just so beautiful or so handsome and you were ready to fall in love with the person. But the closer you got to the person and the better you got to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overview: Exodus 1

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 8, 2009

This is a more in-depth study than the one we did in Genesis. It is only on chapter 1 of Exodus, and covers the period the Israelites were in captivity in Egypt.

As the book of EXODUS begins, the Israelites are being held as slaves in Egypt. And when the time is ready for God to lead them out of Egypt, He calls a man named Moses to free them. EXODUS is a story of how God protected His people by breaking the chains to captivity they were held under. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:13-14

Denomination: *other

God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009

Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

“God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Easter 2009: Handling Adversity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 11, 2009

This message focuses on the response of the disciples to Jesus’ Crucifixion.

Easter 2009: Our Belief Dictate Our Action Scripture: Luke 24:1-11; Matthew 28:11-15; 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction Before I say anything else to you, I want to say to each of you this morning, Happy Easter! This is the time of year when we celebrate life. The trees and flowers shake off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Works Army

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2011

The Bible is full of passages that tell us what we should be known for and how we should act. The Bible is full of passages that command us to do good and be good and look after those around us. We are part of a “Good Works Army” and we are going to loo

The Good Works Army Titus 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION… Christians are known for (www.orcmagazine.com) If you were to Google the phrase “Christians are known for” what do you think the results would be? What are people who call themselves followers of Christ known for… whether good ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of A Nameless Mother

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2011

This mother refused to be put off or intimidated. She was not going to take criticism or silence as an answer.

The faith of a nameless mother Matthew 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Legacy

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011

Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

First Things First Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 14, 2009

Use what you have before you ask for more; put the work of the Lord first in your priorities; and expect the church itself to live in faith and with godly priorities.

It is very important to put first things first. It’s important to get things in the right order. If you don’t get first things first, life just does not work out right. For example, speech. Language is tricky, and if you don’t get the words in the right order, the meaning can be drastically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life"

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 15, 2009

A simple sermon with a powerful message

The Way, the Truth and the Life… Pastor Glenn Newton August 9, 2009 Text: John 14:6-14 “Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist