Sermons on Making Amends:

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By And For Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we are created by GOD and for GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you created by GOD for Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are created by GOD and for GOD. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For it was in Him that all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and things unseen, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosea Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

Hosea 9:10-17

Hosea 9:10-17 [NLT] June 19, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unto The Church In Philadelphia, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2013

The persecuted church in Philadelphia is part of the true Israel

Unto the Church in Philadelphia, Write Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Philadelphia was the sixth church which Jesus addresses in Revelation. It was noted for its rich volcanic soil which was good for the raising of grapes. But the presence of volcanic soil also meant that the area was subjected to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking Up To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 30, 2013

The temptations and accusations of the world are like a man-eating plant that wraps its legs around our character and seeks to drag us down. God's Word is like the searchlight from a Coast Guard helicopter, coming to rescue us in times of trouble.

Psalm 119 is a celebration of God’s Word and a literary masterpiece. But there is also a story arc in this psalm that we can relate to. The psalmist, quite possibly Ezra, is facing temptation and opposition from the world—in an attempt to keep him from serving Yahweh and obeying His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-104

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spiritual Resources Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the resources God has made available to help us in this new life.

When we last left off in Romans, Paul had painted a dismal picture of the reality we all face. Although we want so badly to do the right thing, each time we try we fail miserably. At the end of verse 24, Paul desperately cries out for freedom. The question is, “What is freedom and how do we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Loosed It

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 2, 2013

To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you free? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:4 (Amplified Bible) 11:4 So they went away and found a colt tied at the door out in the [winding] open street, and they loosed it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Loosed It

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2013

To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you free? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the colt that are already set free by JESUS. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:4 (Amplified Bible) 11:4 So they went away and found a colt tied at the door out in the [winding] open street, and they loosed it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah's Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 5, 2013

How do you find favor in God's eyes in a world gone wrong? God gives us the example of Noah.

Matthew 24:37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Entered The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013

To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been entered by JESUS to be cleansed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:11 (Amplified Bible) 11:11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and entered the temple [enclosure]; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lazarus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 8, 2013

Why is it that they won't be convinced by someone rising from the dead? It is the heart and faith, and the Holy Spirit, on hearing the Word, and not great miracles that brings people to Christ.

“If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” Let the Words of my Mouth… This morning, I want to review what we read in our Gospel lesson, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Remember when examining any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Inside The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013

Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Friends

Fig Tree Withered From Its Roots

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you withered from your roots? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing. John 15:5 (Amplified Bible) 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist