Sermons on Jim Elliot:

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

Forgiveness is first and foremost a matter between us and God rather than us and others. We are released once again into rich fellowship with our heavenly Father when we release others from their debt to us because God has asked us to.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS INTRO This week we learned through the news media of the sentencing of three youths for the murder of Nachatter Singh Bola who was on holiday on Scotland and was killed by the intoxicated youths for a kebab takeaway he was on his way home with. It's one of many senseless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How God works His plan in the face of evil

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Will People Say That You Were A Pointer? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 14, 2019

I don’t know what you will say about me when I am gone, but I like what could be said about John the Baptist, and I wish that could be said about me. He was a man who pointed people to Christ.

Introduction The Bible says in the Book of James that life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. The longer that I live, I realize the truth to that statement. I went to bed one night, a young man, and it seems like I woke up an old man. Time just disappeared. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Discussing The End Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 25, 2018

What will the sign of the end be? What can we expect during that time? The disciples asked questions such as these and Jesus provided answers in the Olivet Discourse.

Discussing the End Mark 13: 1-8 Following a time of intense debate within the Temple, Jesus and the disciples departed Jerusalem and made their way to the Mount of Olives. As they sat there on the mountain, having a clear view of the city below, Jesus gave the Olivet Discourse. The message Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The End (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return!

Signs of the End (Part 1) Matthew 24: 3-14 Today I want to begin a study on what is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke these words in His last days prior to the crucifixion in response to the disciples’ questions regarding His return and the end of the age. These verses have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015

Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why God? Why? (October 12. 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Can we always make sense out of tragedies? Like Paul tell us as Job discovers, we have to grasp that nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:35 -39). We do not get to that place in our journey without God’s help.

WHY GOD? WHY? Text: Job 38:1- 7 “Elie Wiesel ….tells a story he heard in a concentration camp: Three rabbis put God on trial for being absent from humanity. They find God guilty as charged. When the trial ends, one rabbi looks at his watch and says, “It’s time for prayers.” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Mercy

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 25, 2023

To be on the mission of mercy is to love being merciful. Some key ideas that come to mind when I think about this...

THE MISSION OF MERCY Introduction Back in March I sent an email to our elders that has remained on my mind ever since. In part, it read: "I've been contemplating what Forsythe has become over the past couple of years. Our church has really embraced a mission of mercy to the hurting ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Luke 18:13, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul’s List Of Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2023

There are at least 5 areas that Paul thanked God about in his letters. Those are: salvation, Pentecost, power to overcome, believers, and the Lord’s Supper. Let's thank God for these!

PAUL’S LIST OF THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's My King Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Psalm 47's theme is clear: God is our King. Today, as we dive into this Psalm, we’ll examine it from several angles, exploring what it means to serve and worship God as our King.

He’s My King! Psalm 47 Introduction: Psalm 47 = beautiful hymn of praise – 9 verses long. Theme = God is our King (v.6) – “King” = 3x’s [vv.2,6,7] Don’t know the name of the human writer or penman but we do know from its divinely inspired title… song was delivered to “The chief musician” = led ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Sep 14, 2001

Salvation is through the blood of Jesus alone. Baptism is not essential for salvation. However, baptism is still essentia!

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation? Expanded notes by Andrew Hoseason 29 July 2001 and 5th August 2001 SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2: 1-10 & Luke 7:36-50 Genesis 15: 1-7 & James 2:14-26 for further research: Mtt 7:15-23 Heb 13:15-16 Ps 51 Brothers and sisters, today I would like to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expecting The Best Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 8, 2008

Sermon looks at faith and challenges the church to expect God to be faithful because God is faithful. The church will memorize one verse each week and seek God in faith for changes in their lives. Acknowledgement: Series originally developed by Rick W

EXPECTING THE BEST 50 Days of Faith - Part 1 of 8 – Sept. 7th, 2008 We’re beginning a new series today called 50 Days of Faith. Have you ever thought ‘how do I get God’s approval?’ Is it by being more good than bad? No. By keeping the Ten Commandments? No. By being religious and going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

The Book Of Eli - Study The Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on the core value of discipleship and the importance of studying God's Word in order to develop deeply rooted disciples.

We are continuing our discussion about what we call the four core values: worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. This week’s focus is on discipleship. Keep in mind that we are not interested in any type of discipleship, but what I refer to as deep-rooted discipleship. Discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10, Acts 17:11, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dangers Of Judging People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Judging other people is dangerous because it lulls us into a false sense of security, blinds us to our own faults, and usurps God’s role as judge.

We Christians can be such "dorks" sometimes. We have a tendency to build our own little holy huddle, with our own special words and secret handshakes. If a person shows up who doesn’t know our special words, they feel like a fish out of water. No wonder so many unchurched seekers are deeply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chest Of Joash, Part One: Why?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 5, 2001

A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.

Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist