Sermons on Legalism:

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2009

Are there things that we do as Christians that hinder people in developing a relationship with Christ Jesus?

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 – 16 Intro: There isn’t much that I remember from my childhood. Mostly, I remember the “thou shalt nots” like, “if you don’t eat your carrots, you’ll go blind. Never put your hat on the table or on the bed. Don’t eat with your fingers. Cover your mouth when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).

The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Moving The Markers

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

The changing of the well established guidelines laid out by the Bible can lead be a detour to disaster.

Markers are needed to mark the way in, or into any new territory or frontier. The markers left by Joshua’s men were seen and noted by hundreds to tens of thousands that would come later. One of the effective means of deception in wartime is to change the markers and road signs. Veterans told ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

At Peace With All Men

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2014

We must attempt to reconcile relationships with people.

At Peace with All Men July 20, 2014Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must attempt to reconcile relationships with people. Focus Passage: Romans 12:14-21 Introduction: When he was an attorney, Abraham Lincoln was once approached by a man who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayed Her Home

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 28, 2013

Here is a short testimony on the gift of praying in tongues

“He Gave Gifts” From August of 2002 to December 2010 my family suffered the affliction of brain cancer which was placed by Satan (2 Corinthians 12:7; Luke 13:10-17) upon my “helpmate,” (Genesis 2:18-25) Bonnie K. Laughlin. Just like many conservative preachers of the Word of God today, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Grow In Grace/

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 12, 2015

how do you grow in grace

How do you grow in grace, do you join a certain denomination, or do you believe a certain doctrine or belief, or d you do certain thing's? In 1 & 2 Peter, the apostle warns us against false teachers in the church, and he tells us how to live by grace. How do you grow by grace, (first, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Can Become God's Child? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015

An inspirational message. This message should be preached as an offer to become identified with the children of God as follower of Jesus Christ.

The Assemblies of God Junior Bible Quiz Fact Pak Series Who Can Become God's Children? John 1:11,12 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. Purpose: An ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvest For God 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Jesus was busy meeting people to reach them and bring them to God. Samaritan Woman did a great job.

John 4:35-39 Harvest is Plenty Context: Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman and preached the Gospel. The woman went and brought many. 1. PREPARATION John 4: 35. “open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest” The eyes of Jesus saw the harvest of the souls, communities. His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-39

Denomination: Methodist

Circumcision Of The Heart Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

One of the main examples that help us understand how the spirit of the law applies to the Christian is that of circumcision. It’s not a new concept but was introduced in the Hebrew Scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Circumcision of the heart is more important to God than the flesh.

One of the main examples that help us understand how the spirit of the law applies to the Christian is that of circumcision. It’s not a new concept but was introduced in the Hebrew Scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Circumcision of the heart is more important to God than the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of Blindness

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 22, 2020

Our inability to see comes in different forms.

Our readings talk about blindness. Our inability to see, however, comes in different forms. One kind of blindness is a natural one, as we find in our Gospel, where the man healed by Jesus was blind from birth. Natural blindness is what we most commonly think about. Nevertheless, we can ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

The Credentials Of Saul

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 19, 2019

These are the things Saul based his eternal destiny on!

The Credentials of Saul 1 Thessalonians 1:1a Introduction: Saul’s battle with the law & with Judaism . Business transaction, accounting terms = profit vs loss . Saul made the great exchange! . Jesus said: Matthew 13:44-46; Christ & salvation sought 01. His Rituals - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Advocate

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 5, 2017

We rarely use the word 'Advocate' in everyday language, but it covers a lot of things: Comforter, Counselor, Friend, Guide, Helper, Intercessor, Interpreter.

6th Sunday of Easter, Year A • A speaker at a Harvest Festival service; • Asked the children to name some of the things they saw on display. • One boy said; “Carrots”. • Another said; “Potatoes”; • Another said; “Peas”. • The speaker then asked them the question: • “Can anyone give me a word that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Victorious Lamb And End Of An Abomination

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2022

Today there is special reason to celebrate, those of us who for nearly a half-century in this country have fought for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death.

The Lamb and the End of an Abomination On this Sunday of the Good Shepherd, we are reminded that Jesus Christ, the Lamb of Revelation, standing as if slain, is also the shepherd of the flock of God. He reigns triumphant on the throne of Justice and Judgement at the right hand of the Father, in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:43-52, Psalm 100:1-5, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:27-30

Denomination: Catholic

Recognition And Acknowledgement

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2022

Recognition of God precedes intimate contact and mission.

Saturday 14th Week in Course One of the most difficult features of the time in which we were all kept six feet from each other because of an epidemic was that we went about in face coverings. We were kept from intimate conversation because we didn’t recognize most people. Most of us relate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33, Psalm 93:1-5, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Marriage Dilemma

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jul 1, 2023

We often talk about the divorce dilemma, but we don't have divorces until we have marriage dilemma.

THE MARRIAGE DILEMMA Introduction A. It is reported that the divorce rate has hit a 50-year low. However, the marriage rate fell by 60% over the same period, so statistics are not helpful. B. The church has not escaped the divorce dilemma, but we don’t have divorce dilemmas until we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ