Sermons on Left Margin:

Spirit, Water, Blood, Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 25, 2006

Christianity emptied of sacrifice is left with a Christ without a Cross. The atonment is an essential, key doctrine, a foundation of our faith.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” I John 5:1-12, “Spirit, Water, Blood, Life” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Throughout this letter John is stressing two essentials--what we believe, and how we behave. When we’re born into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

1st in series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thesalonians." A look at the evidence in the life of those Chosen By God.

If your happy and you Know it—ILLUSTRATION As Paul writes this letter of encouragement to a church He had started just a few years before, he begins them by addressing them as ones “Chosen By God” and he notes several ways that their lives demonstrate that they are chosen. I’d like to suggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Surprised Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flashback

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 5, 2011

Before believers succumb to the temptation to doubt God, they should remember that God has never left them alone.

Flashback In Psalm 27:13 David said I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. What is a Flashback? a : interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or literary work) by interjection of events of earlier occurrence;also : an instance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Under Pressure

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2008

When Jesus’ discples were called they left everything normal. This will strirr faith up among men and women.

Faith Under Pressure Text: Mark 1:16-18 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18, Mark 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

With so many people left who haven’t heard the Gospel, we must be faithful to share.

Who’s Missing? Whose Mission? December 6, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: With so many people left who haven’t heard the Gospel, we must be faithful to share. Focus Passage: Romans 10:13-15 Introduction: I. We have Good News for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Intend To...

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Living Through The Pain

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

The problem of suffering is the hardest debate to win. But we continue for the legacy Jesus left for us to follow, not for the present moment.

Grant S. Sisson Theme – Living through the pain Three points: 1. We live through the pain for others 2. We live through the pain for ourselves 3. Jesus lived through the pain for us The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: “I become a happier man each time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

How? Now? Wow!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2022

I believe that the angel Gabriel left Mary thinking at least three different thoughts: How? Now? Wow!

How? Now? Wow! Luke 1:26, 34-35NKJV One well-known Christian author, James Montgomery Boice, once documented some amazing things about Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life and sacrificial death accomplished for mankind as an amazing sign of His love: Jesus endured a human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Pick Up The Pieces

Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021

When your life is falling apart and everyone has waked away , God has never left you

Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Choose You This Day!!!

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 13, 2018

It contains some good and some bad decision. The last is left to allow member can fill in with their own conclusions

CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY!!! DECISIONS, DECISIONS INTRODUCTION: Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions. I. DECISIONS IN THE BIBLE A. Bad Decisions 1. Eve Gen. 3:1-8 Factor(s): Decision: Result: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua Speaks To Us Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 11, 2017

Joshua picks up where Moses left off leading the Israelites from Egypt and slavery to the promised land

JOSHUA SPEAKS TO US TODAY Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 My bible shows a sub-title for this reading: The Covenant at Shechem. Okay, so where is Shechem and what is its significance. 1. Shechem is one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Israel. It is where Abraham erected an altar upon his arrival in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25, Genesis 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4a)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

In chapters 1 through 3 we just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Now, when we come to chapter 4, we are about to step off into the future. Chapter 4 and 5 takes us into the very throne room of God, where we can see ourselves and what we will be doing when we get to Heaven. 1) The Judgement Seat of Christ 2) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Also, chapter four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist