Sermons on Jesus Forgives:

Gods Design For Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 18, 2004

First part of three part message of how God desires to change our lives.

“Extreme Life Makeover” Gods Design for Your Heart July 18, 2004 Intro: God created us with a heart to reflect his glory. The very center of our being was designed to be a reflection of who he is. “God created human beings; he created them godlike; Reflecting Gods nature.” Genesis 1:27 (The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Essence Of God #6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 18, 2005

A father said to his rebellious son, “Everyone in the USA is a privileged person.” The boy replied, “I disagree!” The father said, “That’s the privilege. You are free to reject God’s provision, but that will not change the fact of the sure consequence."

In the study of God’s plan of redemption for mankind, we must start with a very basic concept. That concept is..: It is God Who provides the redemption and it is humans who receive the redemption. This must NOT be “Basic Theology 101”, because very few people START their study at this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:9-13

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Good-Byes, The Rose, And The Crab

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2002

This is a must read, please read this?

Good-byes, the Rose, and the Crab By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expecting Mercy

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002

How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Priorities Right

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

Two wrongs never make a right!

This week I was reading a book when I came across a fascinating legal case which I thought I`d share with you. This case involved two brothers whose father had died. In his will he gave equal shares of his estate to each of the brothers, but one of them, operating a legal fiddle, had got his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Uprooting Bitter Roots 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This messages continues the exploration of the second deadly virus infecting the church - bitterness. This message focuses on the cure.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 4” Hebrews identifies three deadly infections that critically cripple the church. God calls the entire Christian community to guard against their spread in the community. 1. Guard against anyone falling short of God’s enabling grace 2. Guard against bitter roots I. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Uprooting Bitterness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message continues the discussion of bitterness - its cause and cure.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 11 “Uprooting Bitter Roots 4” Hebrews identifies three deadly infections that critically cripple the church. God calls the entire Christian community to guard against their spread in the community. 1. Guard against anyone falling short of God’s enabling ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Home Again

Contributed by Michael Flowers on Nov 10, 2001

It is never to late to come back to God. This sermon uses Luke 15:11-31 to tell the story of the prodigal son and his return home. It also presents the gospel at the end.

Come Home Again By: God (Spoken by: Michael Flowers) - I really want a million dollars. - I can only think of all the things that I would do with all of that money. - I would buy a car, a house, and probably a few stores full of things too, while I was at it. - Everyday I wait for the voice to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Pass On The Passover Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2007

Studying the details and the meaning of Passover is quite an undertaking, but three facts seem obvious. Let’s note these facts.

Don’t Pass on the Passover Exodus 12:1-13 1. One traditional question Jewish children ask their father as part of the Passover dinner is "Ma Nishtana ha lei la haze," "Why is this NIGHT different than any other NIGHT." Dad then recounts the story of the Exodus. 2. Comedian George Burns, who was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on May 15, 2001

The Prodigal Son and how one lost soul is so important to The Lord

BIBLICAL REFERENCE: LUKE 15: 11-32;1-10 I would like to teach you the meaning of the parable of the "Prodigal Son". It is found in Luke 15. In this parable it shows you the Great Love that God has for all His children...and yes..even the ones who are Lost! In the story of the Prodigal Son we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tender Mercies Of God

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Mar 27, 2004

How many Sermons have you heard about God’s Mercy? God’s Mercy is one of the Least Understood Facets of God’s Character. Mercy is an Attribute of God’s Nature that has often been Scoffed At. Mercy is a Powerful Force that Can & Should be Developed & U

THE TENDER MERCIES OF GOD Ps 145:8-11 8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16, Psalm 145:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ