Sermons on Marvelous Works:

Paul Among The Barbarians

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 6, 2005

Every new Godly spiritual experience seems to have its counter-balance in suffering.

PAUL AMONG THE BARBARIANS Text: Acts 28:1-10 Introduction: "They all [276 souls] escaped to land." Again Paul suffers shipwreak. He is now a prisoner on his way to Rome because He had appealed to Caesar. Theme: Few have had such glimpses of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

The All Inclusive Meaning of the Word Salvation

SALVATION Romans 1:16 1. The word “SALVATION” implies many IDEAS. • DELIVERANCE: Luke 11:4 “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.” II Tim. 4:18 “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2006

You’ve been raised from death to life. So what are you doing with your new life?

Raising the Dead Ephesians 2:1-10 Ephesians 2:1 (NLT) Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins. You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans 6:23a Romans 6:23a For the wages of sin is death... You Were Dead The wages of sin  Romans ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Just As I Am"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 11, 2006

We often sing the invitation hymn "Just As I Am". But, "What are you?". This message, through the story of the Rich Young Ruler" tells what a lost sinner is ... "Just As I Am".

“Just As I Am” … OR … “What Baptists Believe About … Man, Salvation, Grace” NOTE: A solo, “Just As I Am” was sung just before this message. INTRODUCTION: SERIES … PREVIOUS … What Baptists believe about the Scriptures, Trinity … · MAN – Created innocent … sinned … brought sin into human race … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Saved And The Lost

Contributed by George Barton on May 13, 2006

Using an outline from the late Dr. Culbertson of Moody Bible Institute the author explains the various asoects of how we are saved.

ROMANS 3:21-6:23 THE SAVED AND THE LOST THE SAVED THESE PEOPLE ARE SAVED BY THE GRACE OF GOD 1, These people are saved originally by grace. Grace is unmerited favor, God’s riches at Christ’s expense. Before God laid the foundations of the world, God chose these people to be saved. They are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, I Though?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

Reading this story makes you wonder why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps? There must be a great message from God.

BEHOLD, I THOUGH? II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Saves Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006

Saving faith is more than something you say, feel, or think, it is something you do.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of the great tightrope walker named Blondin? 1. For many years I’ve used his story to illustrate saving faith. 2. His story really captivates my mind and challenges my heart. 3. Blondin’s real name was Jean Francois Gravelet. He lived from ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favor With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2005

How do we find the approval of God? How do we come into a right relationship with God? How can we enter the favor and fellowship of God? The passage before us answers these questions, plainly and unequivocally

Scripture Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job applicant who challenged the interviewer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005

To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Versus The Promise Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 6, 2005

Let’s avoid the mistakes the Judaizers made and focus our thoughts on Paul’s history lesson in Galatians 3:15-22. We will observe the solid, historical fact of justification by faith alone in contrast to the perilous fiction of justification by works.

Scripture Allen Dale Golding tells the story about when he and his wife were missionaries in the Philippines. They vacationed in Baguio City in the mountains of Northern Luzon. While there, they visited the St. Louis Silver School, where silversmiths are trained. They admired exquisite workmanship ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Fair?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

God’s deals with is people not based on what we deserve but based on his grace.

Most people living in Detroit are in some way been affected by the unions whether positively or negatively. You have to join the unions there even if you work six hours a week at Montgomery Wards. You just cannot escape the long arm of the unions. Let’s face it the union is here to stay. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome To Adulthood! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005

Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Young People's Fear: The Enemy Of Their Faith"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 8, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to trust CHRIST to deliver them from their CHRONIC FEARS by facing them head-on through their FAITH in CHRIST

09 October 2005 John 14:27b (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: FAITH and TRUST in CHRIST can deliver our teenagers from their chronic fears. REFERENCES: AFRAID: di-lee-ah’-o – means FEARFUL, and to BE TIMID; - ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lie: God's Love For Me Is Based On My Performance Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

Sermon focused on the truth that salvation is based on God’s Grace and not man’s works.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BASED ON MY PERFORMANCE Galatians 3:1-14 Paul was a young family man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. He was full of joy, funny and a delight to be around. He loved to go soul-winning and a wonderful servant of the Lord. His love for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational