Sermons on Made Righteous Decisions First:

Jesus Made Me Kosher

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2007

Our access to God is not by ceremonial ritual but the sacrifice of Christ.

We have differing standards on what we consider “clean” and “unclean.” A lot depends on how meticulous we are. For some of us, when we drop a cookie, we follow the “5-second rule” (this was tested recently on Mythbusters). When I lived in Germany, everything was spotless--you could eat off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

We Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 3 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians defining "The Power of a Blessed Life."

We Are Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 I. WHAT WAS OUR LIFE BEFORE JESUS: A. We were Dead. “…you were dead in your transgressions and sins…” B. We were of This World. “…you followed the ways of this world…” C. We Deserved Punishment. “…we were by nature objects of wrath…” II. THEN GOD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"And The Word Was Made Flesh"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

"And the Word was made flesh"

John 1 v. 10 - 14 Jesus comes to earth Note 1. HIS RESIDENCE - v. 14 "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." dwelt or tabernacled among us His was a:- (a) Short Visit - 33 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Holiness

We Were Made To Thrive Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father. I kept some of the messages to share even after my Father passed way.

We Were Made to Thrive Acts 20:22-25 Some think being a Christian means living a life as boring as watching paint dry and I’ve known some pretty boring Christians but it’s because they haven’t experienced the Christian life the way God intended it. God never intended for our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"A Match Made In Heaven"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "The Blessing Of A Woman"

I. The Isolation Of The Man (v. 18-20) A. Man Needs Company (v. 18a) B. Man Needs Completion (v. 18b) C. Man Needs Compatibility (v. 18c) D. Man Needs Companionship (v. 19-20) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Rain Made Us Drunk

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Who made us drunk? the HOLY SPIRIT II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For the soil which has drunk the rain that repeatedly falls upon it and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rain Made Us Drunk

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Who made us drunk? the HOLY SPIRIT II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For the soil which has drunk the rain that repeatedly falls upon it and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was Messy But I Made It Through!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 12, 2017

The life of a believer is often filled with many highs and lows but God always finds us where we are and will bring us to a place of safety and security.

“It Was Messy but I Made It Through” Psalm 40: 1-2 (NIV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. I have been in rough places in my life that I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Made Us Different?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: What makes you different from an unbeliever? the LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When A Curse Is Made A Blessing

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

All things become new in Christ; old things, bad things, horrible things all pass away. Jesus makes curses in our past blessings by drowning them in His precious blood!

Quotes: “We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty.” -Winston Churchill "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." -Eleanor Roosevelt “God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.” ― Warren W. Wiersbe Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Place That Made David Glad

Contributed by David Radcliff on Dec 1, 2012

This is a sermon on our attitude toward worship.

The Place that Made David Glad Psalm 122:1, I Tim. 3:15 INTRODUCTION: David made glad the House of God Paul said, "I've written this to you so you will know how to act in the house of God." I. WHAT WE SHOULD BRING TO CHURCH I know that God loves the church. Eph. 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Us Strong

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong because of the vitamins? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us strong IV. TEXT: Zechariah 10:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) By my power I will make my peo

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong because of the vitamins? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us strong IV. TEXT: Zechariah 10:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) By my power I will make my people strong, and by my authority they will go wherever they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Made A Grand Exit

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 2: 1 – 25

2 Kings 2: 1 – 25 He made a grand exit 2 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

My Mind Is Made Up!

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 4, 2015

We must have a made up mind to serve Christ and get to heaven!

My Mind Is Made Up! Joshua 24: 15(b) :but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Romans 4:20-21 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Ever Opened And Made New

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2020

The Holy Spirit of God fills us up with the divine will and sends us into the world that we may be agents of God's life and healing love.

May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21 Ever Opened and Made New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pray with me: Breathe on me, Breath of God! Fill me with life anew. That I may love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran