Sermons on Jesus Took Our Place:

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006

The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Location Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

It is considered a self-evident truth that you can't be in two places at the same time. But the Bible says this is not so. The Christian, by being in Christ, is both in time and in the heavenly realm of eternity.

The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the mistake, called later to apologize for the mixup. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Sin Is Not Our Master

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We can have victory over sin through Jesus.

Sin Is Not Our Master July 19, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can have victory over sin through Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:12-23 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NASB) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Salvation, sharing Jesus, Our mission

THE FOCUS OF OUR FAITH Acts 4: 12, 13 (p773) April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you remember what we’ve been sharing the last couple of weeks together is that the resurrection of Jesus has become the foundational belief for the church. Although Jesus indeed died on the cross, God raised Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Victorious! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 1, 2021

From beginning of scriptures to Revelation, our God has demonstrated why He brings Victory in the lives of His people.

Psalms 98:1 encourages to sing because Our God is Victorious, "O sing the Lord a new song; for He hath done marvelous things, His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten Him the 'victory." It's time to celebrate for the miracles He given to His people. And it all started with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Is Already Ours Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 12, 2022

When it comes to living with hope, the choice of how we will live really is ours. It is something that each of us has to come to terms with right now, and Christmas is a wonderful season to remember and celebrate what God has done.

2022 Advent Sermon Series “Hope is Already Ours” Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - The Advent season is a wonderful time of year!! - Not only does it signify the celebration of Jesus’ arrival to this world - Sometimes it brings to memory celebrations of years gone by - More often than not, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 6:20-23, John 15:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Secret Of The Most Holy Place

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

There is more to the Christian life than just being saved and baptized.

Secret of the Most Holy Place Introduction A It is my fear that so many Christians get saved, are baptized & join a church & believe there is no further place to go. 1 Saved, going to heaven, I’m done a There are higher heights, deeper parts in the streams of living water. b Many people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Current Possessions Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Aug 26, 2023

Ephesians 1:3 "3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"

Jesus coming back is talked about almost everywhere you turn these days, He has and still is speaking through His people of His imminent return and we Are at the very precipice of the last days. Exciting as this is, Jesus has said He is coming back for a Bride without spot or wrinkle, for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Colossians 2:6

What Is Topos?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To define the meaning of topos.

I. EXORDIUM: What is topos? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To define the meaning of topos. IV. TEXT: Acts 1:25 (Amplified Bible) 1:25 To take the place in this ministry and receive the position of an apostle, from which Judas fell away and went astray to go [where he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Special Here

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 6, 2012

There is something special about the church because it is a place where one finds beauty, it is a place for the bewildered, it is a place where one finds beginings, and it is a place where one finds blessings.

Psalm 84 There is something special at this place’ The Psalmist longs for the House of The Lord 1. It is a Special Place because of its Beauty • vs. 1How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! A. It is Beautiful because Believers are Bathed in Glory • There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: *other