Sermons on Legalizers:

What Every Christian Should Know Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008

We’ve begun a series of sermons that deal with the "Pharisee Syndrome."

INTRO: Two cars were waiting at a stoplight. The light turned green, but the man didn’t notice it. A woman in the car behind him is watching traffic pass around them. The woman begins pounding on her steering wheel and yelling at the man to move. The man doesn’t move. The woman is going ballistic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009

The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Root Systems Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time To Mourn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died To Satisfy The Justice Of God

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

One of the Reasons Jesus came to Die Jesus Died to Satisfy the Justice of God

One of the Reasons Jesus came to Die Jesus Died to Satisfy the Justice of God Romans 6:23 Let’s start off with a definition of justice so we’ll all be on the same sheet of music. 1. Definition of Justice Formally, justice is receiving what the law demands. That is, if you break the law; you get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of The Imperishable Treasures In Heaven Through The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 7, 2021

Jesus left us a will when He went to the Cross. He is reassuring us of those treasures through His resurrection

Assurance of the imperishable treasures in heaven through the resurrection of Jesus Christ Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD I understand that the theme for this chapel during April is “Sharing with the Needy” based on the bible verse Luke 12:33. So let us start by reading Luke 12:33 Luke 12:33 (NKJV) Sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33, John 14:1-2, John 17:23-26, Hebrews 9:16-17, 1 Peter 1:3-4, John 13:1-17, Matthew 20:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 19, 2015

God's unchanging heart---the constancy of the faith of Christ Jesus, saves us each day, in each sin.

DO YOU LOVE ME? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 19, 2015) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life...So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Covenant Origin Of Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Sermon #2 deals with the origin of our inheritance based on the covenant promises of God, especially the covenant with Abraham to which we are heirs. We are under a new covenant ratified by Christ's death, and under a new law.

Inheritance Sermon #2: The Covenant Origin of our Inheritance Key Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17: “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Verdict On Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Look at 3 NT Scriptures and then give some advice for those who struggle with this (Title and Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family and information from Christopher Yuan, website: www.christopheryuan.com/‎)

HoHum: “The Birdcage.” A 1996 movie where the actors Robin Williams & Nathan Lane play the parts of a homosexual couple, & Gene Hackman plays a conservative politician who messes up their gay lifestyle. Reviewing the movie, Time magazine called it a “warm, humorous, family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 19:21-41

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2023

The loss of one's livelihood might well cause normal people to do some strange things. When Paul was in Ephesus, one man's speech to his co-workers led to a riot! How it started and ended is strange indeed.

Introduction: These last verses of Acts 19 show some of the opposition Paul faced as he taught the Truth of God and God’s Word to the people in Ephesus. Paul had seen the Lord work in a number of ways; now, he was going to experience some of the hatred the devil had for him and for all those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth, Boaz And Redemption Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 7, 2024

So why is it so important that we have a book of the Bible named Ruth? Because of the redemption story. It parallels our own redemption story. Ruth was cursed as a Moabite. We are cursed as children of Adam.

Why is it so important for us that we have a book of the Bible named Ruth? Why are the last verses of the book of Ruth almost the first ones opening the New Testament? The first three chapters of Ruth start to answer these questions, but chapter 4 gives us clarity on the reasons why. The Book of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 teaches us what is the gospel.

Introduction This is Passion Week in which we particularly remember the final week of Christ. The text we are considering for our 2023 Passion Week meditations is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Last night was Maundy Thursday, and we focused on Christ. Tonight is Good Friday, and we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your Sin Finds You Out Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 17, 2022

David could not hide his sin from the very one who he ultimately sinned against, God. God knows your every move, your every thought, and your every motive.

Thomas Cromwell was having a portrait painted. He said, “paint me as I am leave out not a scar or a blemish.” There is a Wikipedia article on the portrait of Thomas Cromwell. The article says that Cromwell’s portrait is the least flattering portrait the artist ever painted. For centuries a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26, 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Meaning Of Communion

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024

What did communion mean when Jesus’ performed it for the first time? It’s Aramaic cultural meaning will enhance today’s usage of the evennt.

The Original Meaning of Communion Luke 22:14-23 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And when the hour had come He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I say to you, I shall never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Our Fault

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 18, 2024

How many Churches… How many Christians have let the culture normalize sin and they have just adapted themselves to it. This sermon will help us deal with the consequences of condoning sin and what we should do to avoid it.

God hates sin, shouldn’t we? Jesus died to offer us forgiveness for our sins, not so we would have a free pass to keep on sinning, He didn’t die on that cross so we could receive a “Get out of Hell Free” card… But here we are a couple of thousand years later watching sin become glorified, watching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 3:23-24, 1 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational