Sermons on Justification:

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 20, 2002

The Gospel in the story of Christmas.

GOOD TIDINGS FOR ALL PEOPLE LUKE 2:10 1. Christmas is all of a sudden upon us and with just a few more days until Christmas, we are in the midst of making all of our preparations to spend time with friends and family. The television is full of advertisements, the radio is playing Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Shows we mst bear the fruit of repenrance.

Fruit of repentance Repent is used 27 times in the New Testament, first by John the Baptist, then by Jesus and the apostles and lastly again by Jesus in the book of Revelations. To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel regret): MATTHEW 3:2 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002

The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stealing Is Not A Viable Alternative To Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Stealing is not to be pursued as a practice for Christian people

Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “Stealing is not a Viable Alternative to Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Last week we began our series on the value of work. We tried to establish what we could use as a theology or biblical understanding of what work is. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Christ Minded

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Issuing from following Christ are some responsibilities...

PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Whether the relationship is between a parent and a child, between a boy and girl, or between former strangers who now form the body of Christ; there are some things that must be present if the relationship is to be authentic or real. There must be genuine friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seven Angels And The Seven Bowls Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 36 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 36 “The Seven Angels and Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath” Date: May 7, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 16:1-21 Introduction Tonight I want to study our way through the 16th chapter. Remember in the 15th chapter we said that was an overview or a prelude to the seven bowl ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall They Call On Him Of Whom They Have Not Heard

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to believers to be the link in chain of the gospel by not only receiving salvation, but sharing it with others.

Romans 10:13-18 Isaiah 6:1-9 The highest vocation a man/woman can engage in is the service of the Lord God. And God, in His infinite wisdom, has blessed mankind with the stewardship of His blessed Gospel. He did not entrust this blessedness with the angels. For the angel sent to Cornelius gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-18, Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

You Don't Have To Apologize

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

There’s some things that we should never apologize for!

ROM.1:16 "YOU DON’T HAVE TO APOLOGIZE" * The word "apologize" means: to say one is sorry, acknowledge a fault, offer an excuse. * There may be a lot of times when you and I need to apologize; * But there are some things you don’t have to apologize for! * Paul wasn’t ashamed and did not apologize ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

What's This Gospel Talk All About?

Contributed by Joshua Hamilton on Sep 12, 2001

A simple guide to the Gospel.

What’s This Gospel Talk All About? 1. I Corinthians 15:1-4 2. Introduction: Have you ever been around a know it all? You know someone that thinks they know everything, but everything that comes out of their mouth makes no sense. Christa thinks that she is married to one of those annoying know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:26-27, James 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel On Which I Stand

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 3, 2004

The resurrection is the foundation on which the gospel is built and as long as we have this foundation, we are free from fear and have reason to hope. Found here in chapter fifteen are the reasons why I have taken my stand on the gospel of Christ.

THE GOSPEL ON WHICH I STAND © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: I Corinthians 15: 1-24 The Apostle Paul begins chapter 15 by addressing a group of Christians who had been hearing others teach that there was no resurrection of the dead. This was troubling to them for various reasons. If there were no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God For Us?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 7, 2005

An encouragement sermon. The blessings of being "In Christ".

Is God for Us? Romans 8:31-34 Consider the Old Testament example of Joseph Genesis 50:18-21 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lie: God's Love For Me Is Based On My Performance Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

Sermon focused on the truth that salvation is based on God’s Grace and not man’s works.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BASED ON MY PERFORMANCE Galatians 3:1-14 Paul was a young family man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. He was full of joy, funny and a delight to be around. He loved to go soul-winning and a wonderful servant of the Lord. His love for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational