Sermons on Made Righteous Decisions First:

Getting Off The Fence

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2007

Emphasizes the importance of making a decision for Christ wholeheartedly.

GETTING OFF THE FENCE A week ago yesterday, I had the opportunity to perform the wedding ceremony for an old high school friend of mine. After the wedding, I went to the reception and visited with some other old friends. Sitting around the table, telling stories from the old days, the parents ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

The First Two Questions Of The Bible Are Still The Most Important Questions

Contributed by David Gant on Sep 18, 2005

This sermon is applicable to both believers and non-believers in developing their awareness of the need to Believe what God has said ... and calling them to accountability in their position before God or their walk with Him. It can be lengthy -- but tail

THE FIRST TWO QUESTIONS OF THE BIBLE ARE STILL THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR TODAY This past week, as we have watched events unfold following the horrific, unimaginable horror of Hurricane Katrina, we hear a lot of questions. Ø Most of those questions need to be asked, and certainly some of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Made In Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan For Husbands

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2013

1. To be unselfish in giving. 2. To be united in grace. 3. To be unhindered in going to God.

A Marriage Made in Heaven - Part 2: God’s Plan for Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2013 *If you have ever wondered: “What’s wrong with my family?” -- You are not alone. You will never find a perfect family in this world. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dysfunctional Problem Solving

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 25, 2016

By keeping our faith firmly grounded in the attributes of God it is possible to go through the harshest of tribulations with inexpressible joy, even when God remains silent!

DYSFUNCTIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING PSALMS 77 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We all know that we will face times of trials and tribulations in which perseverance is necessary to obtain spiritual maturity (James 1:1-3). Living in a fallen world one can’t help but feel the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help (1-2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers. In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people.

WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation of the judgment seat of Christ. Therefore they believe the wicked had to be judged and to be rewarded in this life for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005

This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: *other

Tempted And Double-Minded

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010

James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Me In Thy Truth: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2024

The Psalms are windows to the soul. So, in the season of Lent, they are useful to us during a season we use to contemplate who we are, who God is, and whose we are.

Lead Me in Your Truth: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent An Exposition of the 25th Psalm We now have come to the First Sunday in Lent, which the Church has set apart as a special time of reflection as we prepare for Holy week and Easter. As a time of reflection, we meditate upon who God is, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“losing Your First Love: The Church At Ephesus” Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

A look at the church at Ephesus

Intro: Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation. Here in this book, we find a message that is given to us by God to prepare us for the future. In chapter 1, we these words: the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Message Clear Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2011

The 8th talk in a series. This talk encourages believers to have some resources to explain the hope we have, and challenges not-yet-Christians to respond to Christ.

“…in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). When people know that we’re Christians they will watch us carefully ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Certainty of coming judgment 2. Judgment of the righteous. 3. Judgment of the wicked.

October 12, 2003 Title: Great White Throne Judgment Text: Rev. 20:11-15 Introduction 1. True stories... A woman who was being interviewed to be a prospective juror in a Dallas District Court was surprised by the definition of voluntary manslaughter given to the panel: which read, "an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Handling Difficult Situations God's Way

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 23, 2018

We all have the freedom to choose how we handle difficult situations in life. The best way to handle problems in life is not to seek the council of the world but instead be like Jesus during His arrest ... seek and obey God's will.

Handling Bad Situations God’s Way Matthew 26:46-56 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a fallen world means going through hardships in life is unavoidable. Who has not had an unexpected expense occur so large that they thought this might be the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering God's Will

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Nov 26, 2010

Everyone seems to be interested in "discovering God's will for my life." These are general, practical guidelines to have others seek God for themselves to discover His will. This is the result of many pieces of counsel that I have shared in conversation

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inttersection Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2014

Change, Crucifixion, Surrender

Road Trip #1 – Intersection Galatians 2:20 (p. 811) July 13, 2014 Introduction: Rick Rusaw is the lead minister at Life Bridge C.C. in Littleton CO. He was president of the North American Christian Convention a few years back. He’s a graduate of Cincinnati Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal