Sermons on Justifying The Text:

What We Cannot Do, God Can Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2009

If salvation depended upon living a sinless life, none of us would have a hope of reaching heaven. No Christian can claim to merit God’s mercy or grace. No saved individual can state that God was compelled to grant her life because of her goodness. We are

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Authority And Christian Experience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2011

The basis for our faith and practise must be the authority of God’s Word, and not our own personal experience. This concept is explored through referring to the instruction Jesus provided to people who had believed Him.

“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Dilemma

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 2, 2018

To establish that saints will find themselves faced with undesirable or unpleasant choices, in their walk of faith. Like Paul: “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” This lesson deals with our ability to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Perplexing Position 2. A Pitiful Plight 3. A Perfect Provision Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “A Spiritual Dilemma.” This will be one of our “Expository Sermons.” We will read the text, explain the text; and apply the text to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Side PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through Jesus' transformative power, as demonstrated in the healing of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8:26-39.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today is a day of hope, a day of faith, and a day of love. Today, we gather here to share in the Word of God, to grow in His wisdom, and to feel His divine presence among us. We are here to learn, to understand, and to apply His teachings in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Topics: Assignment

The Perfect Law Of Liberty

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 3, 2005

Freedom in Christ

The Perfect Law of Liberty James 1:22. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24. for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember The Rooster, Ed?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 8, 2002

Our guilt eats away at us when our conscience will not let us rest.

REMEMBER THE ROOSTER, ED? Text: First John 1:9 Benjamin Franklin once said, " A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder, rest and guilt live far asunder". (Elanor Doan. Speaker’s Sourcebook. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988, p. 68). Ivan Krylov once wrote, "Your guilt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Noah – Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

God gave each one of us a mission to do but the question is, how can we be able to fufill that mandate.

TOPIC: NOAH – MISSION POSSIBLE! Text: Genesis 6-9 6:9, “Noah was a RIGHTEOUS man, BLAMELESS among the people of his time, and he WALKED WITH God.” Introduction: I like the movie “Mission Impossible”, because the task that Tom Cruise was given is always seemingly impossible but in the end the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Golden Chain Of Redemption

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

There is great debate regarding the subject of predestination, most of which focuses on what it means for God to "foreknow" someone. In this lesson, Pastor Keith examines this important word.

Lesson: The Golden Chain of Redemption Text: Romans 8:28-30 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

With American society becoming more pluralistic, it is ever more important for believers to understand the simplicity of the gospel. This message explains what the gospel is and the three phases of salvation: justification, sanctification & glorification.

Romans 1:15-16 5-24-15 Our text this morning is Rom 1:15-16. In that passage Paul says, “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 9:35, Romans 5:1-9, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

After The Flood Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

A continuation of an expository series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine what took place after the flood of Noah.

Genesis (Pt. 17) (After the Flood) Text: Genesis 8:1-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last week we looked at the flood and we saw the flood covering the whole earth; and we saw how Noah was a typology of Christ. Here in chapter 8 we’re at the end of the flood and we see how Noah responds to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Were The Reason

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

This message shows that we were the very reason Christ came into the world and for us He gave His life!

We Were The Reason Text: Romans 4:25–5:2 When I think on this particular season of Easter, I cannot help but be amazed at the depth of God’s love for us–for all people. I cannot help but stand in awe of the real fact that God would love an imperfect, sinful, undeserving people so much–that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation's Eternal Gobstobber Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

From the beginning of his letter Paul has explained the necessity of salvation through the intervention of Christ’s sacrificial atonement. Having set forth the golden chain of salvation (8.28-30) he now culminates this portion of his letter with a final e

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

Peek-A-Boo

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 23, 2013

Paul says we have eyes in our understading.

Peek-A-Boo by Gerald Van Horn Text. Ephesians 1:15-21. If you have ever had the experience of raising children you know they demand a lot of attention. They need feeding and changing. Also sooner or later they need to be entertained. You can play a little game with them to get them to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 12 - Explanation Of Divine Involvement (1:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The writer addresses the dilemma concerning the existence of evil and suffering in the world. “Either God is not all good, or He is not all-powerful.”

Tom Lowe 2/1/2021 Lesson 12 - EXPLANATION OF DIVINE INVOLVEMENT (1:17-18) Text - James 1:17-18 (KJV) 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018

From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:3, Mark 12:24, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational