Sermons on Limits:

Faith Conquers The World

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

All it takes is to tell people that you experience a loving community of faith. At its best this community is gathered around Christ’s table and enjoys communion with Jesus and with one another..

1. John 5:1-12 Faith Conquers the World - Verse 4: "This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.", writes someone ion this ancient letter - Back in Bethlehem people began to understand that Jesus is the Son of God and that conquered their world: - hardworking shepherds in tough economic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Like A Rescue Worker

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways that Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let us consider . . .

Scripture Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4who gave Himself ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Have A New Body (1 Corinthians 15:35-58) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007

The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit was good. Therefore

WE WILL HAVE A NEW BODY 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Introduction A. The question in verse 35 is in the mind of everyone at some time or another. B. These people had denied the resurrection of the body for at least two reasons: 1. Their philosophy taught that the body was evil and only spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

ROMANS 4:13-24 GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2003 [Verses from Romans 4 unless otherwise stated] Earlier on today some of us talked to two dear Jehovah’s Witnesses, Simba and Natasha, both from Zimbabwe. They really confirmed just how stuck human religion is: stuck in a slavery of works-righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Trouble Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008

We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Harvest Is Past"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Harvest Past

Jeremiah 8 v.4 - ch 9 v. 1 - God's Passing Opportunity - v. 20 "The harvest is past" 1. God's Opportunity Revealed - v. 4 -12 (a) The Divine Inquiry - v. 4 The Love of it, logic of it (prodigal), Lesson of it -repentance demanded, described, and desired (help us to repent), the loss of it - v. 5 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you.

We are still in the story of Joseph and his journey of life. His ways showed that greatness is born of sorrow. Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you. What is a prison experience? a. It is a place where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Song Of Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

A cosmic altar-call.

THE SONG OF CREATION. Psalm 148. The whole of creation - from the cosmos (Psalm 148:1), to terra firma (Psalm 148:7) - is called to praise the LORD. This includes angels (Psalm 148:2), and animals (Psalm 148:10), and men (Psalm 148:12). Psalm 148 could be a sermon amplifying the text of Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Days

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

A prophecy which Micah shares in common with Isaiah.

IN THE LAST DAYS. Micah 4:1-5. So far in the book of Micah it has been a message of doom and gloom for the recalcitrant people of God, with just a glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant. But as the dark clouds gather over Jerusalem, the prophet lifts up his eyes and sees the sunshine beyond ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elasticity Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2018

? How does one comprehend the ways of God when things nose-dive even after your commitment , determination and obedience to God? My answer would be: “God works out things with the perspective of eternal glory and long term benefits.”

Elasticity power Exodus 4:28”Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do.” So what happens when you have a magnificent encounter with God or you receive a profound prophecy regarding your assignment, which you know in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 22, 2018

There is no peace until you have peace in Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PEACE IN JESUS John 16:32-33 King James Version (KJV) 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Charismatic

So, You Want To Get Baptized

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 27, 2018

The seeker is hungry to understand Scripture. With the explanation, seeks to go deeper and be baptized. Like this reading, it need not be complicated nor by some rigid ritual; it may be spontaneous and thereby even more meaningful.

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 28, 2018 Reading: Acts 8:26-40 So, You Want to Get Baptized This to me, this is one of the most enjoyable readings in the New Testament. It sets an example for us that is extremely vivid. Let me first narrate a modern day parallel story based upon personal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

What is a correct, Biblical reaction to temptation?

Tempted Luke 4: 1 – 13 Intro: A young newly-wed was sitting at his desk paying bills when he came to the credit card statement. As he scanned through the charges he noticed a charge of $250 from a department store. He called for his wife to join him. He asked her, “How could you spend $250 at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Christian Love?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2019

What is the sign that we are Jesus’ true disciples? Let’s look at what Jesus said distinguishes his disciples and see why this old command is new in Jesus. Let’s see what Jesus said about glory and love in John 13:31-35.

What is the sign that we are Jesus’ true disciples? Let’s look at what Jesus said distinguishes his disciples and see why this old command is new in Jesus. Let’s see what Jesus said about glory and love in John 13:31-35. John 13:31-32 Therefore when he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020

Temptation is the bridge that leads to sin should be choose to cross it.

Temptation Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Reader’s Digest. He was shopping in a mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a very short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his gaze followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed