Sermons on Law Of The Gift:

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Some More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2012

When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others.

Some More Implications of Grace January 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:12-17 Supplemental Passage: “make my joy complete by being of the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 16: Ten Life Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2012

The Ten Commandments are Ten Life Principles for Believers Today

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 16: Ten Life Principles October 16, 2011 A. GET READY FOR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So, When Will You Be Happy??

Contributed by Pete Katz on Dec 7, 2011

Why christians should be living a joyous and victorious life and how to get it.

So, when will you be happy? Take time to ponder this question. Is it the time when you receive that promotion you’ve been working hard for? Is it the time when you get married to your dream man/woman? Is it when you get your own house and lot? When? Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 26, 2012

Those pioneers of faith are our examples. Persecution, assaults, mistreatment, affliction and even death; however, they kept the faith. Verse 19b ...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Every person choses their own destiny;

Choose Life Deuteronomy 30:19NASB I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, Verse 19 again from the TM Bible- I call ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Grace And Freedom #7: On Bacon, Shrimp And Tattoos Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2013

God’s primary way of relating to His people is through His covenant of promise. The law was given to show us how guilty we are, not to make us right in God’s sight.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #7: THE LAW: ON BACON, SHRIMP AND TATTOOS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Love for the church – Jesus (Eph. 5:25), Paul (2 Cor. 11:28) and me. Love for my family. Liza and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage with four great children! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you have ever read ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: *other

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Jesus is better than Moses and High Priests

Hebrews - Part 2 - September 23, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews. It’s found in the end of the Bible, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James. The book of Hebrews is a book written to encourage us! Sometimes we miss that because of all the visual illustrations ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On To Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to hold on to hope

“Holding on to Hope” - Hebrews 10:19-25 - October 7, 2012 Join with me this morning in turning to Hebrews 10:19-25. We’ve been going through this book that is written to Jewish Christians, teaching them what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ. We no longer need to hold on to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Plenitud De La Gracia Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 31, 2012

Jesús es gracia sobre gracia

Intro. Este mes hemos estado explorando distintas imágenes que encontramos en el evangelio de Juan respecto a Jesucristo. En particular, hemos tomado el capítulo 1 del evangelio respectivo. Así hemos visto cómo se describe a Jesucristo como la Palabra (el verbo), como el creador, la vida eterna, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, John 1:48-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Silver Bullet 3

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 27, 2011

Exposition of Numbers 21 regarding a warning for us, we are reminded of two paths.

Text: Numbers 21:4-9, Title: Silver Bullet #3, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/26/11, AM A. Opening illustration: let’s use alcohol or gambling as an example of something where there is no explicit prohibition, but it is nevertheless a bad idea; slavery too B. Background to passage: remember back in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Person Turns Away From God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ok To Have A Beer? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 12, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:12-14 regarding Christian liberty and purpose of the body.

Text: 1 Cor 6:12-14, Title: OK to Have a Beer? Date/Place: A. Opening illustration: tell about people offering me alcohol, cussing, and drinking with the preacher in ME B. Background to passage: not really all that sure about how this flows into the context of the entire letter, except that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrificial System Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

Looking at the sacrificial system in Leviticus chapters 1-10, we discover why God provided a way to deal with sin through animal sacrifices and why this system was replaced by Christ's once and for all sacrifice of himself at the cross.

Leviticus Series #2 The Sacrificial System Leviticus 1 - 10 CHCC: June 20, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at the first part of the Old Testament Book of Leviticus. This book outlines the details of the Laws that God’s Nation would follow. Last week we talked about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ