Sermons on Law Not Of Faith:

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Much of the church today has watered down the gospel so much in order to just attract attenders that Lordship and discipleship are completely foreign concepts. Many want only a casual relationship with Christ, but Christ is not a casual relationship God.

ARE YOU A DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:13-27 This week I was in my storage room looking for something. I reached to the top shelf and felt fur and claws. A flying squirrel jumped up on a box and stared at me. I yelled for Lana to come. Why? Because I needed a sermon illustration. She got there with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ - You Can Be Joyful Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

By directing our attention to of joy Paul equips us with a strategy to face the difficult circumstances in life. We cannot do this in our own strength, or by pretending, but only by having a deep seated trust in the Lord and His work in our lives.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:4 In Christ - You Can be Joyful The book of Philippians can be described as a book that tells us how to be joyful and rejoice. What is interesting however ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection On Mary The Mother Of Jesus On Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 10, 2018

1. No one is too insignificant for God to use them if their heart is right. 2. If God says it – we are to believe it – otherwise we are calling God a liar and 3. If we really want to be disciples of Christ we must love Jesus and be obedient to God's will

Collect for Mothering Sunday God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 12: Preach A Biblical Topic Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2018

How to preach a topic that comes from the Bible.

Lesson Goal To preach a topic that comes from the Bible. Lesson Intro Preaching a text is the easiest and most effective habit for preaching. However, various topics are also covered in the Bible that require the use of several passages of Scripture. How to handle this is an art and a technique ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Unfinished Business Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 25, 2018

In one word in the Greek, "Tetelestai!", Jesus proclaimed that his mission was finished. His death covered all our sins, and the pursuit of his mission to the end motivates us to pursue our God-given mission as we accept his forgiveness from the cross.

Unfinished Business Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 6 * John 19:28, 30 It must be spring! In the last couple of weekends, I cut the grass twice, weeded, helped prepare a gravel and stone walkway, gathered up dead branches, and pruned the shrubs. It felt good to tackle some things, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Jesus Is My Encouragement And Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2018

To show that we need to be nearer than before and inside GOD'S Presence so that GOD can hold us in His arms and gives us encouragement that will result in being strengthened in the LORD JESUS more.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cast All Your Care

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018

Cast your anxiety on God

Note: I have used many notes and sermons to put this message together Casting All Your Cares on Him Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (5) Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. (6) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Confused Donkey & A Disappointed Crowd

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 27, 2018

To learn the lesson that the crowd had failed to learn on Palm Sunday

Change of Direction for Jesus So far in the gospel of Mark Jesus has been secretive about his mission, warning his disciples not to tell the crowd what they know. The disciples for the most part have been portrayed as lacking understanding and generally unable to do the things that Jesus asks of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2018

This sermon examines three options regarding Jesus' claim to be God.

Introduction In 1977 Josh McDowell wrote a book titled, More Than a Carpenter. He released a revised edition, with collaboration from his son, Sean, in 2009. We are giving this book to first-time visitors this Easter Sunday. I would like to reflect on another one of the chapters of this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dying Well

Contributed by Clement Okusi on Nov 11, 2013

My father died recently in his sleep. People commented that's a nice way to die. Made we think about dying well.

Sermon 1563 ‘Dying Well’. 15th Jan 2012 Overview: Introduction: A). As many of you know my Father passed away 2 weeks ago & last Thursday was his funeral in Colchester where he lived / very powerful time & we honoured him. 1). Seems like he passed away in his sleep / many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overall View Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity.

Secret of the Stairs Part 2 “An Overall View” 8/7/13 A Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity. 1 We’ll know/better understand His voice, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Think Eternal

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Let the future reality of heaven determines the character and conduct of our present life. Our choices and actions in this life have a bearing on the world to come.

RECAP – Deut 1:26-36 • We saw in Moses’ personal experience as well as the Israelites encounter with God in the wilderness, that UNBELIEF angers God. • It is not for a lack of EVIDENCES or ASSURANCES from God. God has spoken and God has performed, but the people chose to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recieving Spiritual Wisdom

Contributed by Js Collins on Nov 20, 2013

At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding Because of sin the light flickered and mans view of god became dimmed. but a candle is given by God to seek and see and understand his will.

Receiving Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 20:27 27 ¶ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding . it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Snoopy Kind Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” Thanks David Washburn for such a great message. I hope this adaptation will be used by God.

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank you,” but I wonder, as we work to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist