Sermons on Legalizers:

The Bi-Polar Possibilities Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2008

Not your typical Mother’s Day sermon. From our perspective, motherhood -- or parenthood in general -- is an open-ended proposition. But godly mothers have chosen to take the risks and walk with God through times both good and bad.

The Bi-Polar Possibilities of Motherhood (Ruth, passim) 1. Nothing is quite as sweet as the attachment most children have to their mother. 2. One evening after dinner, my five-year-old son Brian noticed that his mother had gone out. In answer to his questions, I told him, "Mommy is at a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Case Dismissed

Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006

The guilt of man, and the freedom throgh Justification.

Case Dismissed THEOLOGICAL THEMES: JUSTIFICATION, ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. Chapter 8:1-2 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Topic Of Divorce

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 18, 2006

Combining Pastoral Care skills with the scripture on divorce allows us to meet the parishioner/seeker where they are, encourage them to be authentic with who they are, and bring themselves wholly to God. The next step would be be a refelection of God’s l

There is a group of new Pastors who are keeping in touch with one another this year via e-mail. We check-in and see how things are going. We talk about ideas for children’s sermons and compare life in the parish to what we learned in the classroom. It’s a helpful way to enter into a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2006

Each of us has to serve somebody. Jesus in Luke 16 gives us some real incentive to make the Lord God our only God.

Does Jesus ever say things that seem confusing or even contradictory? "Eat my flesh" Jesus said in John 6. Did that mean cannibalism? "Do these words offend you?" Jesus said. They heard words on the surface but didn’t realize what they meant in terms of Jesus giving His body as a sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Away In A Manger Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 4, 2006

What are the Biblical truths taught by this favorite Christmas carol?

Today, we are going to think on the Biblical message found in the .words of that wonderful Christmas carol, "Away In A Manger." A great deal of mystery has surrounded this familiar song of Christmas. One tradition has it that it was written by Martin Luther as a song to be sung to his children. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon emphasize that there is only one true God.

NO OTHER GOD Exodus 20:3 Newsweek magazine once reported that only 49 percent of all Protestants and 44 percent of all Roman Catholics could name even four of the Ten Commandments! Moses received these commandments three months after God miraculously delivered the nation of Israel from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today

One Nation Under God; Psalm 33:12 Did you know that on every form of currency that we have in the USA we have the words “In God We Trust” imprinted on it. Within our nations Pledge of Allegiance we sing the words, “One Nation UNDER GOD.” Many years ago I believe that was true, but, today we need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Jehovah Tsidkenu

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 22, 2015

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness. A look at how Jesus' did enough for all of us. He is our righteousness

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness Introduction: I wish I could do more justice to the substance of our message tonight. The Meaning of 'Tsidkenu' comes from the word 'Tsedek' which means “righteousness.” 'Tsedek' is translated hundreds of times as right, righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happily Ever After?

Contributed by Mari Larson on Oct 4, 2015

In a society where half of marriages end in divorce, what do Jesus' words mean for us? And what's heaven going to look like when most have been married multiple times?

A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "Ma'am, what are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres with a nice house in the middle." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?" "Concrete, brick and mortar," she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16, Mark 12:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Heavenly Dreams

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2015

Advent calls on us to forget about our own expectations and remember the love of Jesus and Joseph and the love of God. We are called on to let God’s peace gradually warm our souls and free us for new expectations and the birth of something within us.

Today we begin the transition from Advent to Christmas. We are led to the stable. Our hopes, dreams and longing for a Saviour are the same hopes, dreams and longings people had on that first Christmas 2,000 years ago. The birth of the Messiah pointed to the promise of the Kingdom. To many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And The Final Evaluation Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 27, 2011

All individuals are destined to undergo a final evaluation by God.

Romans 16:1-27 Introduction: A. History has recorded many ideas about the final evaluation and final state of humans beyond death. B. I had a recent discussion with a cousin concerning ghosts. 1. We were discussing various events that would appear to conclude that ghosts exist. 2. I have my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Grandparents Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2011

When it comes to religious instruction and example we can see that Jacob gave his grandson’s four important things to remember him by and to help point his grandchildren to the true and living God. You and I can do the same thing today for our Grandchild

The Grandparents Bible Text: Gen. 48 Developed from the study by Ruth & Elmer Towns http://elmertowns.com/books/unpublished/Grandparents/GrandparentsoftheBible%5BETowns%5D.pdf Illustration: A few years ago there was a cartoon that showed a little child stumbling over some stones in the road. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22, Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis 31:1-18 - How To Overcome A Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

Are they really ready to break free from their self-destructive cycle? Are you? If Jacob decides to act on what God has said what would it look like in their lives? What will it look like in yours?

Genesis 31:6-16 - HOW TO MAINTAIN A VICTIM MENTALITY KEY WORDS: Victim, rescuers, self- defeating behaviour, blame game, Genesis 31, Jacob, Laban, Victim Mentality, I AM A VICTIM For over 20 years he has agreed to play the part of the victim. He is now trapped, his wheels condemned to running ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Purpose & Promise Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015

Our inheritance in Christ

God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ