Sermons on Legal System:

When Grace Condemns Condemnation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 20, 2008

God’s mercy rescues the greatest sinners.

Scripture Introduction Our text this morning engenders unique debate which would take hours to explain adequately all the issues involved. Since I preach only once per week, for about 30 minutes, I must strictly limit my comments. When God inspired men to write the Bible, their handwritten ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025

MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

Key Scripture Passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005

A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity: Where Your Word Is Your Bond Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 30, 2006

Integrity is a reputation of trustworthiness that is built up over a period of time and is proven by our behavior, our conduct both in and out of the limelight, both in the public view as well as when no other human is looking.

INTEGRITY: WHERE YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND Matthew 5:33-37 1. `My boy,’ said the businessman to his son, `there are two things that are essential if you are to succeed in business.’ `What are they, Dad? Asked the boy. `Integrity and sagacity.’ `What is integrity?’ `Always, no matter what, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Big

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 5, 2007

How big are we? This doesn’t mean how big are we in a physical way. How big are we spiritually? Are we big enough to be a person that God can use?

In 1988 Tom Hanks stared in a wonderful movie titled Big, though Hanks is not the main character, Josh, at the beginning or the end of the movie, he is for most of the picture. David Moscow plays Josh at the beginning and end and wants more than anything to be “big.” The boy is at a fair ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

General Survey On The Foundations

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2016

The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble!

INTRODUCTION: The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble! Psalms 11 was written by King David during the time when his estranged son, Absalom, led an armed revolt against him, in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Truly Rich.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2020

What does it mean to be truly wealthy? What will be my legacy when I die?

The Heart of the Rich. James 1:9-18NIV If you’ve ever gotten an e-mail from some Nigerian prince who claims to need your help getting five or ten million dollars out of his country, you might wonder who in his right mind would respond to such an obvious phishing attack. I guess the answer must be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-5, Job 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sanctity Of All

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002

This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In Your Bag? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 21, 2008

As followers of Jesus we all have difficulties that face us in life. In John 16 Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit comes to help us not only overcome but be at peace when life feels anything but peaceful. We just need to reach into the bag!

I have something in my trunk that I carry with me at all times. Actually for a long time it was two bags. I created these bags when I worked as a television reporter. Setting out for work each day I never knew where I would be sent that day—what story I might have to cover. I had to be prepared for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Suiting Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Save Your Sheep

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 4, 2025

A call to reject restored sacrifices and shadows, embracing Christ’s finished work through the torn veil and shepherding believers toward the true Lamb.

There was a moment in ancient Israel every family knew too well. A father would step into the small pen behind the house. His children would stand at the doorway, quiet, watching. He would kneel among the gentle, wool-covered shapes and place his hand on one particular lamb—soft, innocent, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 10:18, John 1:29, 1 Peter 2:5, Colossians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

America's Future

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 23, 2009

Message on America. I love this nation but we are in trouble and we God.

America’s Future Galatians 6:7-9 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Corrupt Courts

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 25, 2010

A rapid fire presentation of all the ways Jesus’ trials were unjust concluding with who was to blame for it all.

The Christ of Corrupt Courts Luke 22:66-23:25 October 24, 2010 If the trials of Jesus were held today in the way they were then, legal watch groups would be protesting in the streets. The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus likely go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 12, 2024

Divorce has plagued the church from the beginning. We cannot stop it, but perhaps we can slow it.

D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-17, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ