Sermons on Minimizing Sin:

Why The Cup? Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

What spiritual meaning can we get from the cup?

“In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you . . . drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Cor. 11:25-26). A. Why Grapes Are a Symbol of His Death 1. Symbols of fruitfulness. “This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Paralitic Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shame

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 7, 2015

Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.

SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7

Denomination: Friends

The Three Fools

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 28, 2016

Almost like the 3 Stooges, the Bible describes 3 types of fools: the Mental Fool, the Mocking Fool, and the Material Fool. We need to examine ourselves to make sure we don't fall into one of these three categories.

THE THREE FOOLS Psalms 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Three Stooges were a comedy act that built on the ignorance of 3 men: Moe, Larry, & Curly. In this episode, Curly’s trying to save a woman’s reputation and displays his fear of mice and penchant for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 4 of series on Samson

FAILING FORWARD SAMSON, WEEK 4 This is the final week of our series called Samson. If you have your Bibles with you, turn to Judges, Chapter 16 (pg 174) We are looking at one of the most frustrating characters in the Bible. This was a guy who was given so much by God. From birth, Samson was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Fade: A King's Poor Choices

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 8, 2016

Discusses how poor choices can influence events in our lives and the lives of others around us and even our children. Importance of seeking God's will before we act. Applies to churches as well as parishioners.

* A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring rain, the creek swelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Guilt-The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 17, 2016

According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a problem in some ways in another sense it’s actually a blessing. Let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to guilt.

GUILT-THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on the importance of having the peace of Christ. One of the things that can easily disrupt our peace is guilt. According to one psychologist, guilt is the most important and difficult problem in life today. Although guilt is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entire Sanctification Defined

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

So many within the HOLINESS MOVEMENT (non-charismatic), ORTHODOX METHODISM, and WESLEYAN-ARMINIAN Churches (and, sometimes educational institutions) struggle with understanding, appropriating, and teaching BIBLICAL HOLINESS.

ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION DEFINED (Leviticus 19:1-2) “…the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [2] Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.’” Entire Sanctification is a term we hear; and, often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2

Denomination: Other

Abiding In Liberty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 3, 2016

As Americans we enjoy specific liberties associated with being a citizen of this great country. Believers also enjoy great liberty in Christ. Such liberty requires restraint and comes with great responsibility.

Abiding in Liberty Galatians 5: 13-18 Tomorrow we celebrate a special day in America – Independence Day. While many may not pause to reflect on the significance of the holiday, it stands in remembrance of a special event that separates America from other nations. We celebrate the day we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2016

To climb back up the mountain of righteousness one must throw off complacency and embrace a genuine desire to seek and obtain forgiveness through confession. Turn from your evil ways, cry out to God for mercy and pray that He who summoned the enemy might also defeat them!

OVERCOMING THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 7:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have all faced trials and tribulations in our lifetime that have been extremely painful. James 4:2-4 tells us to consider these trials pure joy because when we respond to trials by staying steadfast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Dead

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 12, 2017

How to live no longer.

Galatians 2:18-20New Living Translation (NLT) 18 Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. 19 For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God. 20 My old self has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peacemaker Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 24, 2017

Jesus is our peacemaker, and we should emulate Him in seeking and saving that which was lost.

Peacemaker CCCAG October 15th, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:9 Beginning today’s talk with a little bit of church history: Telemachus was a monk who lived in the early 5th century. In prayer one day, he felt God saying to him, "Go to Rome." He packed a bag and set out for Rome. When he arrived in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Burdens Into Bridges Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2017

True healing in your relationships begin when, in reliance upon God, you recognize your own sin with a remorse that leads to full repentance.

Sometime ago, an ad appeared in a Kansas newspaper, which read: “We will oil your sewing machine and adjust the tension in your home for only $1. (Leadership, Fall 1986, p.46). Wouldn’t that be nice, getting a quick fix for the tension in our homes or in any of our relationships? As we all know, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Reconciliation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want real reconciliation and healing in your relationships, confess your own sins and forgive those who sinned against you; believing that God is in control.

Stewart Ruch, a pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, talks about the “huge gap” between the ideal and the real in our everyday lives, using a family outing as an example. You see, every fall his family likes to go apple picking. Now, for the Ruch family, the ideal day for apple picking is when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ashamed Of Jesus?

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In 1765, Joseph Grigg (1720-1768) of England wrote the wonderful words of the song "Jesus and Shall It Ever Be," which proposes several answers to the question, "Ashamed of Jesus?" The answers are various ways of saying "I will never be ashamed of him!"

Ashamed of Jesus? Things have changed much in this country in the last 40 years. I now find myself surprised when I hear the name of Jesus mentioned in a public setting. Not only have judges handed out rulings that restrict the mention and exhibition of things pertaining to the Christian faith, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Acts 4:12, John 17:4-5, Mark 8:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ