Sermons on Law Not Of Faith:

The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

We are blessed as a church when Jesus is Lord. And when Jesus is Lord, the gates of hell will not prevail against us.

The Gates of Hell Broken Bow November 12, 2006 Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27 This story takes place in Cesarea, Philippi. Jesus knew his time on earth was getting close to the end so he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with his disciples. He wanted to talk to them straight. So he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008

Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

"Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Forward Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 21, 2008

God does not want the enemy to advance on us but rather for us to advance on the enemy with Christ leading the way.

Strength to Move Forward Griffith Baptist Church – 8/17/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:31-34 Key verse: Romans 8:31 - What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? The Introduction The Confederate General, Longstreet, during the battle of Gettysburg had one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Fail

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 21, 2008

Sometimes everything doesn’t go exactly right. This sermon speaks to victories and defeat.

JOSHUA 5:1 Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until we had crossed over, their hearts melted and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. Joshua had just been ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stopping Power Of Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In The Vine V Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 1, 2008

Series on John 15 pt. 14

ABIDING IN THE VINE V Series on John 15 pt. 14 John 15:4-5 3/25/07 Most of you I am sure have heard the expression that you need to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In fact some of you have heard it from this pulpit. But what does it mean? What exactly is the Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Fearing God Without Being Scared

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 11, 2008

The fear of God is a theme that is mentioned throughout the Bible. But it is a subject that has been neglected by many pastors and teachers of God’s word today. The fear of God is a very important aspect in a Christian’s life because it is a characteristi

Opening illustration: Seven years ago from today our country was under terrorist attack and the entire nation was in a grip of ’FEAR’ and ’AWE.’ Was God talking about this kind of fear or some other? Let us look into God’s Word and see what is this ‘Fear of the Lord.’ Biblical Background: The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not Too Late For Peter Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 14, 2009

This is the 5th sermon in this series, IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This sermon centers on PETER’S denial of CHRIST & his restoration back to the ministry.

Sermon for August 16, 2009 Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon #05: It’s Not Too Late For Peter, the Rebel: Scripture Ref: St. John 21: 15-17 15. So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He said unto Him, Yea, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009

Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Without Losing Heart

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009

Praying without giving up

A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning To Lead Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009

Session 2 - Learning to lead by being a man of action, direction, humility, vision and sacrifice.

LEARNING TO LEAD Retreat Session 2 A husband and his wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got ready for church. It was almost time for them to leave when she noticed her husband wasn’t dressed yet. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren’t you getting dressed for church?" He said, "I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Some People Will Be Lost

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon will admonish people to examine themselves; if we won’t give up our love for this world, we will give up our future in the kingdom.

1 John 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Here we have both a reminder of just how great God’s love and mercy is and a warning about the need to respond appropriately, to demonstrate by our attitude to others that we’ve truly joined God’s family.

I think we all relate to this story. We empathise with the poor servant who only owes a few dollars and is thrown into gaol by the culprit of the story. We feel the sense of powerlessness of the poorer servant. We feel the outrage of the other servants as they see this injustice being played out. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Believing The Witness About Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Worth on Sep 11, 2009

Looking at the witnesses of Christ, in Heaven and upon the earth.

Do You Believe? (part 2) Believing the Witness About Christ 1 John 5 1 John 5:6-8 I started last week by asking a couple of questions: How do you know that you really believe in God? How can we look at others and see if they truly believe? We are continuing in our series entitled “Do You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stirring The Nest Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 11, 2009

The nest is comfortable. It is safe, warm, secure and only for a season. You can’t stay in the nest forever. If you stay there too long, then it is no longer an incubator, but a coffin!

"Outed” Pt. 1 Text: Deut. 32:11 "Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions.” NIV “He was like an eagle hovering over its nest, overshadowing its young, Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Pentecostal