Sermons on Kenosis Theory:

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Behind Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2007

A sermon that takes some time to establish our value before God and the importance of Grace before discussing God’s command to forgive.

RO 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007

This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earth Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2011

A study of chapter 24 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 24: 1 – 23 Earth Day 1 Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty and makes it waste, distorts its surface and scatters abroad its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be: As with the people, so with the priest; As with the servant, so with his master; As with the maid, so with her mistress; As ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Puzzle Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 15, 2012

This is the second part of a five part series on family. This message looks at: Why Marriage.

2 The Puzzle of Marriage It is said that Socrates was asked by a young man whether or not he would recommend marriage, Socrates replied by saying “By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you will become happy; and if you get a bad one, you will become a philosopher and the world needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Relationship To God. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our Relationship to God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 1: Our Relationship to God. Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 1-3. • Newspapers contain a number of things - for example ‘Headlines’; • Here are a few that they would probably have changed. Ill: • “Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case” • “Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge” • “Safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

"Be Prepared - Not Scared!"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 5, 2011

Evidence for no pre-trib rapture. Scriptural Evidence for Second Coming after the tribulation.

“Be Prepared – not Scared!” October 9, 2011 Genesis 6:11-22 “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, “I am going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Holiness

Tolerating Sin Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Sometimes toleration is good and sometimes it's bad. One thing Jesus will not tolerate: Toleration of sin in the life of the believer.

Tolerating Sin Sermon 3 in the Series “You’ve God Mail” Chuck Sligh July 17, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Sometimes toleration is a good thing. * There are habits or quirks your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2010

Have you ever wondered if Christ's death had an impact on Barabbas? He knew that Jesus had taken his place on the cross.

And so this is how it would end, it wasn’t what he expected at all. On Friday he had watched as they crucified the carpenter and he walked free. And that is how it should have ended, a happy ending for him, a not so happy ending for Jesus of Nazareth, the carpenter who almost became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Reflection Of Trust Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2011

This message looks at the two most important Marys in the Life of Jesus. Mary his mother and Mary Magdalene

A Reflection of Trust She was a critical piece of the puzzle. And she truly is what makes Christmas Christmas. She was the original Madonna and she put the word “Virgin” in songs two thousand years before “Like a Virgin” became a hit. Through the years she’s been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Fooling - Jesus Rose (Easter 2018)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 6, 2018

Easter message focusing on Paul and Mary Magdelene

Easter 2018 April 1, 2018 No Fooling . . . Jesus Rose! Maybe you’re one of the people who struggle with believing it. Maybe this crazy kind of miracle is out of your realm of believing and thinking. I’m with you. It sounds totally crazy and implausible. There are tons of theories about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:32-34, John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Undefeated Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 21, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 1: 1 - 11

Acts 1: 1 - 11 Undefeated 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Dilemma’s And Decisions”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2018

The difference one person can make.

A Study of the Book of Esther “Dilemma’s and Decisions” Esther 4:1-17 The world has so many big problems, and they often seem ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Seasons Of Our Life" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The need to conduct a spiritual inventory of our lives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 26, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Seasons of Our Life” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 We have explored the futility of wisdom, of wealth, of laboring “under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#icandoallthings Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2016

A look at one of those "Favorite Verses" that is so often used out of context.

#icandoallthings I was a little disappointed when we put the new carpet in last year, not with the new carpet but with the removal of the old carpet. You’ve probably heard the story about how on Thanksgiving Sunday 2005, six weeks before the building opened, we had our first service in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Wesleyan