Sermons on Justifying The Text:

The Righteousness Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Misinterpreted Or Distorted For Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the dangers of distorting God's word for personal gain.

The Holy Bible, a sacred scripture for millions, has been a source of guidance, comfort, and wisdom for centuries. However, some individuals have manipulated its teachings to justify their sinful actions. This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

You Aren't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 3, 2009

You don’t have what it takes to win a place in heaven by your good works.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact pastorjonathan@fhfbc.org] Sometimes at carnivals you will see what is called a high striker (also known as a strength tester or strongman game). A person is given a mallet, which he uses to hit a lever as hard as he can. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Doctrine Of "Original Sin" Really Scriptural?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Many today accept the doctrine of "Original Sin" or "Total Hereditary Depravity" as basic truth; yet, it is not supported by the Bible nor was it taught in the early Church.

The doctrine of "Original Sin" basically states that Adam’s guilt has been passed down to each member of the human race. Thus, we are born condemned sinners. We are separated from God and His grace from birth. We are born spiritually dead. Only the blood of Christ can remove the stain and guilt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit Of Freedom

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

I'm Over And Above

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 14, 2003

Just when the enemy thought he had you,he found out that you still had more power! This is a powerful message.

As we have opportunity to observe and survey the lives of many believers we will find that they all had or have one thing in common.They were either going through something or coming out of something.Many times when we face tests and trials,we feel as if God has forsaken us and that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presentation Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name will humble themsleves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways". There are wicked ways the church needs to turn from to experience revival.

PRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:21-26 INTRO: God will not bring revival to those who harbor sin in their lives. READ TEXT There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature which showed little George Washington standing with an axe in his hand and lying next to him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:21-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The New Person

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of the change that occurs when someone has been transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The New Person Rev. Sean D. Lester July 13, 2003 Hebrews 10:11-25 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. [12] But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Proposition: Freedom from sin and death is available to all people who set their minds on the things of the Holy Spirit.

Breaking Free Rev. Sean Lester Nov. 9, 2003 Text: Romans 8:1-8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, [2] because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. [3] For what the law was powerless to do in that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Need Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007

Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Never Quit Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007

Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Prejudices Override Convictions Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2007

A message from an expository series on the book of Galatians

There is so much that is communicated over a meal. A shocking fact is that businessmen do not schedule so many appointments in restaurants simply because they prefer mass produced food over their wives’ home cooking. The reason lies in the fact that eating together with their clients has proven ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rugged Individualism And Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 18, 2006

Human arrogance and demonic spirits ally themselves in opposition to even the most elementary spiritual truths. WE NEED GOD AND WE NEED OTHER BELIEVERS

Rugged Individualism and Faith (I Peter 5:10-14) 1. A man came up with a great list of titles for future country music songs. Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To Elihu - Job Chapter Thirty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 15, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity two.

Job chapter 32 could be outlined - Introduction of Elihu (Job_32:1-5) Elihu’s disappointment in the debate (Job_32:6-16) Elihu’s promise to speak without partiality (Job_32:17-22) At this point the three friends of Job discontinue their discourse with Job. Why? The answer is found in verse ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational