Sermons on Judgemental:

Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020

Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

“In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipate The Prophecy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 11, 2020

In Zephaniah 3:14-20, the prophet wants people of all time to long for the joy of the presence of God. He calls us to experience the 1) Rejoicing in the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) Reasons for the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:15–17), 3) Realizing the Prophecy (Zephaniah 3:18-20).

Zephaniah 3:14–20 [14] Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! [15] The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Other

Wounded! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2020

The message is a reflection on the sacrifice of the Christ--why it was necessary for Him to be pierced and why it was required that He be crushed. The message is a reminder that our peace results from His suffering in our place.

“He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” [1] Midst the ubiquitous celebrations of this Christmas Season, as the streets of our cities are decorated with colourful banners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

An Investment In Hope

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 5, 2020

In a world which is increasingly unstable, what should the follower of Christ do? How shall we invest our lives to ensure that we accomplish something of eternal worth?

“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard that was in the palace of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2021

1) Victorious Sin-Bearing (1 Peter 3:18a), 2) Victorious Sermon (1 Peter 3:18b–20a), 3) Victorious Salvation (1 Peter 3:20b–21), and His 4) Victorious Supremacy (1 Peter 3:22).

1 Peter 3:18-22. [18] For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, [18]For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Other

Hallelujah!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2021

Praising God in this day is preparation for our eternal occupation of praising the Living God. Our praise will no longer be a labour, but a source of eternal joy.

“After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Feb 13, 2001

Habbukkuk is disturbed over God’s lack of response to the injustices of his day.

THE PROBLEMS OF FAITH TEXT: HABAKKUK I/ HE THOUGHT GOD WAS DOING NOTHING ABOUT EVIL Hab 1:1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. Hab 1:2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Hab 1:3 Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Handle With Care

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

When we are born we are given a spirit or soul and it is in our hands until it is returned to God.

Handle with Care On many packages, we have the words “Handle with Care” This is to tell people that what is inside is of value and can be broken. These words should be upon everyone’s soul. “The spirit returns to God who gave it.” When Rachel died it says, “as her soul was departing…” When we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8 Reasons To Fear Not Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

8 REASONS TO FEAR NOT Matthew 10 v. 24 - 42 There is no reason to fear, because of :- 1. Our position v. 24 The disciple is a servant, as well as a son v 25 "of his household." as such:- (a) There are similarities with the Lord. "they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus". - if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Holiness

Lord, How Long?

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 28, 2001

The need for patience in a restless and rude world.

INTRODUCTION: TRAGEDY AFTER TRAGEDY SEEMS TO PLAGUE OUR WORLD. VIOLENCE AND CHAOS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY. SOCIAL INJUSTICE, RACISM, AND LAWLESSNESS CONTINUES TO SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE. SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES IS AFFECTING THOSE OF US WHO ARE ON THE LOW END OF THE TOTEM POLE. THE RICH ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God Through Us

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

People see how God works through you, and how you handle day to day adventures.

1 John 4:13 Last week we saw that “No one has seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” You remember we said that people will see God through you. Reading the gospel of Arthur. Seeing how God works through Arthur and how Arthur handles life’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Burning Bush: Attentive Hearts

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon based on the Burning Bush story which looks at what it means to have hearts that are attentive to God.

20000326a - Exodus 3.1,f. The Burning Bush Attentive Hearts Story of a native American in NYC hearing cricket; crowd hearing coins drop. The point is not just listening; it’s WHAT! / TRUTH! Turn Aside [3.1-3] Moses’ first step was a detour. It was a decision to pay at-tention. (We get so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise Him

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Nov 5, 2005

God’s people need to PRAISE HIM for who He is and what He does for us.

Praise - an act of worship or acknowledgement by which the virtues or deeds of another are recognized and exalted The praise of men toward God is the means by which we express our joy to the Lord. We are to praise Him for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE DOES. 1. Time to Praise - v.2,3 In everything we do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Devil (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How do we Overcome Satan? Standing Against him and all he represents.

Overcoming the Devil 1 Peter 5:6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 8 Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Terrorist Turns To Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 25, 2006

Saul’s experience on the Damascus Road proves that God is more powerful than any Terrorist. Saul’s "religion" was keeping him from "relationship"with Jesus Christ.

Intro: Suppose Osama Ben Laden, Sadaam Hussein, or another famous terrorist leader was reported to have been converted to Christ. While many would be skeptical most would agree that God’s power had been at work and a Miracle had taken place. Such a miracle happened to the terrorist named Saul. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist