Sermons on Keep On Forgiving:

Reconciled Books Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 8, 2007

God balances the books

Reconciled Books The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 21 2 Corinthians 5:16–21, Isaiah 12:1–6; Luke 15:1–3a, 11–32 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ Reptetitive Reconciliation Verses 18-19 of today’s epistle reading, the 2nd letter of Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Enough!

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007

The Ascension of Jesus the Christ should be enough for all of us.

Act 1 verses 1-11 & Luke 24 verses 44-53 Ascension 2007 This coming Thursday is the Ascension of our Lord. In preparing for today’s message I realized in the time I have been here, I have always, always focused my efforts upon Mother’s Day and the Biblical text associated with this particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Can Make The Vilest Sinner Clean

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Evangelistic Sermon - based out of Acts, the conversion of Saul

God Can Make the Vilest Sinner Clean Evangelistic Sermon Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-22 Over the past month in our study of the book of James in both morning and evening services, we found out “How to Live the Christian Life” by looking to God through Faith and having patience and endurance through all of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Stones

Contributed by Trae Durden on May 16, 2007

A sermon about forgiveness.

Lay Down Your Stones John 8:1-12 The Truth of the Matter: • We Are All Guilty of Sin! • We All Point Fingers at Others! • We Are All Guilty of Throwing Stones! The Truth of the Matter: • When Our Un-Righteousness is Pointed Out! IT HURTS!!!!! • Hurtful, Careless Words Can Destroy One’s Hope! • ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teamwork Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

The church is gifted to work together to accomplish the purposes of Christ in our community.

“Teamwork” May 20, 2007 “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you. 11 Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

Jesus comes to us as the "I Am" in the situation we are in. His power is not confined to or limited by circumstances. We are to trust that He always acts on time, in His own way, to accomplish a greater purpose.

Martha’s brother Lazarus was dead. • Jesus said to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believers in me will never die.” (John 11:25) Martha sees God’s answer as something that can happen only in the future. • Her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007

There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

10. The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the importance of living out our faith in Christ through acts of compassion and mercy. 2. Listeners will be challenged to give of their physical, emotional, and financial resources to help those in need.

INTRO: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining From Your Loss Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 3, 2007

We gain from our loss when we recognize what sin does to our lives, when we respond with repentance and when we receive God’s forgiveness.

Good AM. Ludwig Van Beethoven noticed that he was losing his sense of hearing. As a composer, he worried that he could no longer create music if he becomes deaf. He tried every cure available to him but to no avail. One day, his greatest fear came true. He became totally deaf. According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Need Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

In this final part of the series in Philippians, we’re commanded to share with others because we care about others.

Meeting the Need Phil. 4:14-23 Illus. (unknown source) Little Kevin and Ryan were playing wonderfully together, when they suddenly began fighting over a particular toy. “I had it first.” No, I did.” It’s mine. No, it’s mine.” Their mother, seeing an opportunity to teach them about sharing, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting And Reaching

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Reaching for the prize

Sermon Philippians 3:13 Forgetting and reaching Every experience you’ve had from the moment you were born until now has made you what you are today. The things that happened to you, both good and bad, determine how you’ll act and react for the rest of your life. Jesus said “(Read Mt 12:35)”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 6 - Jesus Can Satisfy Me. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 13, 2007

Have you found real satisfaction in life? Jesus Christ can satisfy your soul. Let’s look into the Word of God and see how.

Jesus Can 2007 Part 6 - Jesus Can Satisfy Me. Isaiah 55:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall - March 11, 2007 *Are you satisfied? Have you found real satisfaction in life? *Daryl Grimes says. -I am happy when I go hunting or fishing. -I am happy when I go see a friend or loved one. -I am happy when I go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Coat That Caused A Lot Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

How Joseph’s life gives us an example of forgiving those in our family

1. The RATIONALE Joseph could have used A. He was hated (37:1-11) B. He was misunderstood (37:10) C. He was mistreated (37:18-28) D. He was falsely accused (39:7-20) E. He was forgotten (40:14-15, 23) 2. The REACTION Joseph used A. He went beyond the call of generosity (42) B. He fellowshiped with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist