Sermons on justifying the text:

God’s Great Love For Humble Sinners Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 23, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“God’s Great Love for Humble Sinners” Luke 18:9-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 18 “9 Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2024

The text tells us that Grace was upon them all and lets is look at what Grace has done.

Grace was upon them all Acts 4:32-35 1. Despite our bad deeds, bad ways, bad living God gives good I call this grace. • First of all we never get what we deserve at the hand of God • What we do get is God Grace • The United Church of Christ came out with slogan, “God is still ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Sola Gratia - Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2017

What is Grace? When the world hears "Amazing Grace" what do they think it means? Is it just a funeral dirge to be played by bagpipers? What is the source of Grace?

Please open your Bibles to John 1:1-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Over the past couple of weeks we have been taking a look at the five “Solas” that were established after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. These “Solas” are not something that was invented in the 16th century ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Time To Decide Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2004

God rebukes Jeremiah in this text. Jeremiah is told to "repent." Why?

OPEN: (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. – And he said to himself, “I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finished!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 9, 2003

This text shows at least 5 things Jesus finished on the Cross.

Finished! John 19:17-30 Introduction It was breathtaking as we sat in a small gazebo in Jerusalem. Our Holy Land group was at the Garden Tomb, it’s a private park owned by a religious organization in England. We were listening to a British gentleman explain why they believed the Garden Tomb is the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Aspects Of A Wonderful Mother

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon gives five aspects of a woderful mother as outlined in the text.

I. Introduction a. What does it take to be a wonderful mother? b. Lets look at five aspects of a wonderful mother II. The Marriage of an wonderful Mother (10-12) a. Worth more than rubies b. Husband has confidence c. Seeks good for husband not harm III. The Behavior of a wonderful mother ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Appeal

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.

Text: Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. We attach great significance to the last words of men – but we should give particular heed to the closing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified Christians

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

What does it mean to be "Crucified with Christ?" This text examines that concept.

CRUCIFIED CHRISTIANS Galatians 2:20 INTRO: The Christian life is the noblest and happiest life that a man can live, but it is no bed of roses and no holiday journey. Once you enter this life it is a battle from that day until you die. The text says: "I am crucified with Christ." What is meant by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Passing Of The Temporary And The Coming Of The Eternal

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 28, 2004

The purpose of this text is to remind the believer that the visible is swiftly passing away.

In our text, we are taught to look at the invisible. The word look means to set one’s sight on a particular object. It indicates a careful examination, a penetrating gaze that determines the worth of the thing in view. To see the invisible we must keep our focus on Jesus. There are all kinds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Brief, Thanksgiving message based on the popular text of the ten lepers.

Giving Thanks Luke 17:11-19 Many pastors have preached on this passage seeking to draw people into a giving back relationship with the Lord and those around us. We can get so preoccupied with the issues going on around us that we fail to stop and recognize that the Lord is at work in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voices

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Apr 12, 2003

This sermon is a consideration of the voices in the Palm Sunday text of Luke 19

Voices Luke 19:28-48 Introduction Every day there are many voices trying to convince us about how to live our lives. Those voices do not always offer wise counsel. Illustration: Here are instructions on how to react to hungry pythons, as given to Peace Corpsmen serving in Brazil — “Remember not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Was God? [sandy Hook School Shooting]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2012

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Where Was God? Psalm 46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/wherewasgod.html Psalm 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation On Philemon Series

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Feb 27, 2013

Unpacking Paul's role in Philemon as well as the underlying meaning in the text

Good Evening. Whenever I preach a sermon – a fair amount of the time I spend on it – is spent looking for illustrations to help explain and convey a meaning or a concept a bit better – a story that would 'bring it home' as such. Tonight however – our reading is the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed