Sermons on Merits:

What Disciples Do

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 4, 2016

Disciples must reckon themselves dead, deny themselves, be disciplined and be devoted. They must be humble, obedient, loving and yielded to the will of God. They must read the bible, pray, attend church, give, share their faith with others

What Disciples Do Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Intro: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017

God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:14-17, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-10, John 4:10-15, Hebrews 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Is The Firm Foundation Of All Virtues Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 27, 2017

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."The first step in submission to God has respect to the truths of revelation.None who truly knows himself can cherish pride. The way of self-denial is the way to victory.

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor” (1 Peter 5:6NLT) “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor” (James 4:10NLT) We human beings are seekers. We seek truth, glory, love, wealth, security, power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Providence Part 4 - Justice, Mercy, And The Plan Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 10, 2018

Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?

This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-24, James 2:13, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Ephesians 2:11-12, Matthew 18:21-35, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting The Gospel Right Ii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 21, 2021

A series on Romans.

Title: Getting the Gospel Right II “What is the Gospel?” Script: Rom. 1:3-7 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-17-21 Intro: Begin this am by quoting from a sermon by Anglican pastor Peter Fischer from a sermon he wrote in 2018: “I was listening to the radio on the way home from work on Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24, Proverbs 21:15, Proverbs 28:5, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Life With God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

New Life with God Sept. 5, 2020 – Brad Bailey

New Life with God Sept. 5, 2020 – Brad Bailey A big welcome to all who are joining this morning or who may be watching at a later time. Today is a special day for the Westside Vineyard. We are holding an outdoor gathering down by the beach. And as a part of that time... we have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-25, Romans 3:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay The Course: The Remnant Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021

Today's message is about our need to stay the course and go back to the basic of our faith and be that remnant that God has called the church to be. It also takes a look at the 5 basic tenants of the Protestant Reformation, or the 5 Solas.

Stay The Course The Remnant Church ** Watch: https://youtu.be/g3t-VJPgaiA The title of our message comes from a show I had watched called, “The Patriot,” staring Mel Gibson. And there was an underlying theme that continued to be brought out throughout the show, and that is to “Stay The Course.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:9, Ezra 9:8, Romans 9:27-28, Jeremiah 23:3

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is A God Of Goodness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Any time people are special in our lives, we want to tell others about them.

This is why we Christians tell others about the GOD OF THE BIBLE AND HIS LOVE AND GOODNESS. The reason some do not talk more about the God of the Bible than they do is because they really do not know Him well enough to talk about Him! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger said that he arrived his first year in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Christ Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 25

THE COMING CHRIST Matthew 25 v. 31 - 46, and Revelation 20 v. 1 - 6 1. The Contentration of His Coming - why? Matthew ch 24 and ch 25 (a) God has a plan for the world - it is purposed, promised, proclaimed and perfect. God is methodical not mechanical. His second coming is as exact as His first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption Through The Blood

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 10, 2004

For man to be reconciled to God and have the relationship and fellowship with Him restored, it required redeeming man from the deadly consequence of sin.

REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 The word “redemption” means “the act or process of buying back”. When sin entered the human race through Adam it resulted in spiritual death ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Justification

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 18, 2004

How God wills for man to be justified before Him. Rom. 4:5-12

Justification Theme: How God wills for man to be justified before Him. Romans 4:5-12 INTRODUCTION A. In the next few weeks we will look at some various words or phrases that are often misunderstood by many professing Christians: 1. Justification. 2. Falling from grace. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To Our Gaza: Building A Bold Outreach Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message looks at the account of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch being a model of evangelistic outreach.

Going to Our Gaza: Building a Bold Outreach Ministry Acts 8:26-40 I. There is the Commission to Go (v. 26) A. Philip was not given a choice whether to go “…Arise and go….”- v. 26a 1. We as a church are not given an option 2. We as individuals are not given an option B. Philip was given a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

But God!!!

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 10, 2003

Circumstances change when GOD gets involved.

Circumstances change when Jesus gets inolved: *the blind boy ("...as Jesus passed by...")-John 9 *woman with issue of blood("...when she heard of Jesus...")-Mark 5 *Lazarus("...then when Jesus came...")-John 11 *The world (Changed forever at Calvary) *Me (I got ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Hope Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is our true hope...the good news for all men.

True Hope I Peter 1:1-12 Have I got great news for you! Jesus has risen! You now have new life. What does that mean to you? You are no longer bound. No longer bound to sin, guilt, shame, failure, worry, anxiety just to name a few. Each day is a new adventure. With God directing your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational