Sermons on Keeping The Law:

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Of:

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 3, 2004

We realize that Death is part of the natural laws of God, commissioned by our creator to be a messenger of mercy to rescue the soul from the monsters of suffering, pain and disease. Therefore, we have not assembled here in protest of the natural laws of

FUNERAL: TEXT: INTRODUCTION: On behalf of the family of ______ ________ I want to thank you all for coming this morning. We realize that Death is part of the natural laws of God, commissioned by our creator to be a messenger of mercy to rescue the soul from the monsters of suffering, pain and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Warning For The Wicked Rich And Strength For The Saints Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2012

1. God gives a warning to the wicked rich. 2. God gives strength to the suffering saints: -Keep your perspective (vs. 1-6). -Keep your prayer life (vs. 4). -Keep your patience (vs. 7-11). -Keep your peace (vs. 9 &12).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 11: A Warning for the Wicked Rich and Strength for the Saints James 5:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 29, 2012 *George Barna did a survey that showed the average American adult thinks their finances would be great, -- If ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Keeper! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 30, 2020

God is Kind, All-Knowing, God is King, but the Bible tells us HE IS OUR KEEPER! He gives us safety and protection. He Keeps us from "falling". But HE also wants to keep ourselves pure, to keep the Sabbath, to KEEP ourselves strong and faithful.

There are so many verses in the Bible that tells us God is a "KEEPER!" Genesis 31:49, "May the Lord keep watch over you." Numbers 6:24 is our benediction used in our worship services. "The Lord bless you and keep you . . .". Psalms 121:7 says, "The Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Saved! What Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011

4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

“I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Commited To Him

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 8, 2008

God is faithful to keep anything we commit to Him.

What Have You Committed To Him? Text: II Timothy 1:12 Intro: Million dollars? Doctor? I. Acquainted with Jesus a. A relationship with Jesus is the best thing a man can have i. Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Rules

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2013

The hand that wrote God’s law in stone writes your sin in the sand.

MORE THAN RULES JOHN 8:1-11 Big Idea: The hand that wrote God’s law in stone writes your sin in the sand. NOTE: The idea for this sermon was inspired by the Not a Fan series developed by Kyle Idleman. 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Hints For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!

Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peril And Blessing Of Glorifying God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 22, 2011

Glorifying and giving thanks keeps us safe.

Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified (doxadzo honored, praised worship) him not as God, neither were thankful; (appreciate, favor) but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkenedzo 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look At The Sabbath Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017

A look at the final of the vertical commands (keeping the Sabbath day).

AG: TS: So far in the series: The first commandment tells us we are to worship God and God alone. In other words, we are not to have any divided loyalty in our hearts but we’re to be committed to God; body, soul and spirit. The second commandment deals with how we’re to worship God and our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Are Stuck With Ungodly Government Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 10, 2018

1. Keep embracing the truth (Acts 24:22-25). 2. Keep helping people escape the tragedy (Acts 24:25-27). 3. Keep expanding your trust in God (Acts 24:27-25:12).

When God's People Are Stuck with Ungodly Government The Book of Acts - Part 83 Acts 24:22-25:12 (Read Acts 24:22-27) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Back in Acts 21, the Apostle Paul arrived in Jerusalem to worship the Lord and deliver a generous love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Love The Sinner And Hate Sin? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

God hates sin. Sin is breaking God's Ten Commandment law.

The Bible says that when we knowingly break any command of God, we are sinning as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (James 4:17), But, He does not punish sin. He punishes the sinner. God punishes the sinner and hates all who do iniquity. All unrighteousness is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 7:11, Amos 3:2, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Are We To Love The Sinner And Hate Sin? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

God hates sin. Sin is breaking God's Ten Commandment law.

a) God hates sin. God hates sin. Sin is breaking God's Ten Commandment law. The Bible says that when we knowingly break any command of God, we are sinning as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (James 4:17), But, He does not punish sin. He punishes the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Romans 5:12, Hebrews 1:9, Jeremiah 12:17

The Big Two

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others.

The Big Two August 7, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: Sometimes, when someone is giving a very long and confusing explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist