Sermons on Judges 6:1-7:71:

The Spirit-Empowered Messiah Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2011

Jesus had no sin or impure motives that gave Satan legal access to His life. Satan could find nothing in Jesus - not even one square inch of territory - to which he could lay claim and thus gain access to Jesus’ heart. This is the reason why there was pro

Opening illustration: You might not see the literal ‘Red Sea’ miracle in today’s context but will surely see one parallel to it. The issue is, as the Israelites waited before the ‘Red Sea,’ they didn’t contemplate or pursue to build a bridge across it. They waited on God for His Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Justified. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

justified. Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 21-31. Joke: There was a man, approaching middle age: • Whose life was comfortable, but he felt an emptiness inside, a longing. • So he decide to join a monastery. The head monk told him that the road ahead would be difficult, • He would have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Love

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Sermon preached this Spring leading up to Easter morning.

What is Love? 1 John 4:9-10 Introduction: In 1 John 4 we find an incredible passage of Scripture about the love of God. The very concept of love is one of the most permeating themes in modern society. Many of us remember a song that The Beatles sang about love in the sixties. In the midst of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008

What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ultimate Blessing

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Second of two-part series on King David based on the lectionary reading of Proper 11.

2 Samuel 7:1-14a: Now when the king was settled in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” 3 Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conspiring For Kindness: Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007

I our final look at kindness, we focus on the issue of revenge and retaliation.

____________________________________________ The Ananias Perspective Got to be in conversation with Christ Acts 9:10 There was a disciple in Damascus by the name of Ananias. The Master spoke to him in a vision: "Ananias." "Yes, Master?" he answered.  11-12 "Get up and go over to Straight Avenue. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Make The Commitment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008

What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Of God

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012

If the fire of judgment is early kindled in us, we, as Christ, die to sin but live to God.

Fire is full of symbolic meaning in Scripture. Fire is used as a sign of God’s presence and as a sign of judgment, both of acceptance and rejection. Fire is a sign of theophany, which is just a fancy way of saying a revelation of God, God’s presence. When God made His covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014

Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Condemnation In Christ Jesus, Do You Believe It?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2014

We do dumb things - we make mistakes - we sin. Our text from Romans begins with one of the greatest promises in all of Scripture "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Do you believe it? Do you truly believe it?

For those not familiar with an Anglican service there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. The readings for today are: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; and Mathew 13:1-23. A Pastor in the Philippines, ......a much loved man of God ......carried the burden of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:14-19, Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

Teaching Can Be Dangerous Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The New Testament takes teaching so seriously that it demands only the most qualified be allowed to do it. The modern church takes teaching so lightly that it will allow anybody who is willing to do it.

Roger Williams was the founder of the First Baptist Church in America in 1639. He was considered a trouble maker and a nuisance by most church leaders, and they wanted to get rid of him. They finally were able to banish him. Williams told this story to illustrate his experience. There was a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Measuring Our Successfulness

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 7, 2019

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian?

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian? On the surface it probably appears very easily that everything is ok, because we are doing a good job. In fact I’m convinced that most everyone would say if asked (how is your faith walk with God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Galatians 5:22-25, Philippians 3:12-17, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Historical Books Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2019

We can use the Historical Books of the Old Testament to understand God’s faithfulness, his loving discipline, and how our obedience to him can draw others to faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our series, Binge Reading the Bible, by examining the Pentateuch. • We learned that the Pentateuch is the foundation of what we know about God, and it is the foundation of our faith. • We should have noticed that God’s desire for people to love and to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018


If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire

Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 3. Treat ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word It's Alive

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 25, 2017

News articles may inform us. Novels may inspire us. Poetry may enrapture us. But only the living, active Word of God can transform us. It is Alive. Updated October 2021.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ...... of what it meant ... to be under the scalpel ... of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Mark 14:47, Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican