Sermons on Legalism:

We Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2024

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

John 6 – We Believe in the Holy Spirit February 25, 2024 There are 21 chapters in John and the Holy Spirit is mentioned 21 times. John 6:63 NIV “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and they are life.” We believe in the Holy Spirit, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, Genesis 1:2, John 14:26-27, John 3:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All In The Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Have you ever stopped and thought, “Why me? Why did God choose me to be his child?" It just pleased God to do so. It gave God pleasure to choose you to be his child. And when God does something he does it so he derives personal pleasure from it.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about being part of God’s family. We’re all so proud of our parents– or at least we ought to be–like the little boy in school who was bragging about how tough his daddy was and he turned to a little girl and said, “You know, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Okay To Ask God For Blessings After You’ve Sinned? - Psalm 25 Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 25, 2025

What should happen to your joy when you sin? Should you be happy because of forgiveness? Or broken with tears of repentance? Is it appropriate to ask for gifts and blessing from God right after you have sinned against him? And if not, how long should you wait?

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Yes Virginia, There Is A Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The church, not city hall, department stores or governments, is charged with witnessing to the gospel, and reminding the world the reason for the birth of Jesus.

YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A RESURRECTION Pastor Rick MacDonald December 17, 2000 1 Corinthians 15:14 - and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Introduction: We should have come to realize a long time ago that Christmas is not ruled from Jerusalem or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Right With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Sep 18, 2001

Man has always wondered how to be right with God, and Paul gives the answers in the Epistle to the Romans.

Right With God Romans 3:21-25 Job 9:2, 3-20; 25:4 Job wondered how a person could ever hope to approach a God like this. Bildad agreed. Job 25:4 This question has always troubled man... * The People hearing John the Baptist preach "asked him saying, What shall we do then?" Luke 3:10 *The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Voting For Vices

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other

Peace

Contributed by Kevin Parkins on Apr 19, 2005

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where ar

Given the circumstances of any given day, peace can easily be lost in the chaos, fear, worry, frustration… Just the same, You can have peace – today, if I were not sure and certain, I would not invest my time or waste yours. A fair question- Where are we to find peace? Shalom, Hebrew salutation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember The Wonder

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

The first gift of Christmas was given to us by God through Jesus and belief in Him will make the bell of belief ring in your heart

Remember the Wonder Matthew 1:1-17 November 28, 2004 First Sunday of Advent Introduction Chris Van Allsburg has written a wonderful Christmas book called The Polar Express. The book tells the story of a young boy who wakes up one Christmas Eve to the sound of a train in his front yard. As he goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hagar Affair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004

The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

“The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

How do we pray for those who live near us?

Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God & Liars Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002

In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At The Evidence Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 1, 2007

Just as surely as Gil Grissum of CSI (Las Vegas) says, "follow the evidence", so does God’s word in determining who is of the Father and who isn’t.

* Let’s begin this morning with 1 John 3:10 “This is how God’s children — and the Devil’s children — are made evident.” I don’t know about YOU, but for me, when the Bible says so clearly that “this is the way” for us to know who’s going to heaven and who’s not, who belongs to God and who belongs ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hot And Cold Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002

Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry Questioned Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 12, 2002

This sermon develops Pauls concern with the Galatian church deserting the gospel, and discrediting his ministry.

Introduction: I. Has your integrity ever been questioned by someone? A. Has your motivation been questioned? B. Has your drive been questioned? C. Purpose? D. Reason for action? E. Life? F. Ministry? II. You’re not alone – the Apostle Paul’s ministry was questioned? A. That is right, the Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ