Sermons on Monty Newton:

"How Does God Speak?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 2, 2006

This is an evangilistic message to reach the unchurched. Paul opens up quite clearly a number of reasons why people are without excuse.

1)God speaks to us through creation.Rom: 1 v20 Gen.1v1 In the beginning God created. Men since the enlightenment period 18th –19th century the age of reason have come up with all types of theories in regard to the origin of life. Six theories pushed forward as Science yet only one is empirical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006

This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confessing Your Sins Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006

There is cleansing found in the confession of our sins to one another, and especially unto God. Unconfessed sin creates emotional distress and spiritual illness.

CONFESSING YOUR SINS TEXT: James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION 1. What a wonderful day, this day is. I am so glad, and grateful. You see, I have reason to be happy and excited. My mighty Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has seen fit to redeem me from my sin and destruction. 2. I serve a risen Savior, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Able To Teach Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

Third in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/28/2001 Able to teach Introduction: Gene Getz- Mike Cornwall was an elder at my church. He was also long time banker. At one point in time when he was CEO of one of the largest savings and loans in the state of Texas, he and his wife, Sharon, had an unusual experience. Mike and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2001

What does it mean to us individually that He is the first and the last?

(I began this service with a 4 minute clip from the movie Amistad. The clip begins at 1:35:11 and ends at 1:39: 12 But who was the man in the pictures? He was none other than Jesus, but you knew that, you have the benefit of the book in your language, the benefit of having experienced church, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message about the forgiveness of God and how we need to apply that forgiveness in our dealings with others.

As Far As the East Is From the West – The Issue of Forgiveness Various Scriptures Introduction Today we look at a topic that doesn’t get much press in the pulpit nowadays, but we can’t neglect it. It is all-important in that it affects our relationship with God and with each other. The issue ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Lifestyle Of Love Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

Children need to learn to demonstrate the love of Jesus is the both small and the significant moments of life, just as Jesus did.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Lifestyle of Love – part one Do you ever remember this game? You’d just met and spent some time with a very special person of the other gender. The gleam in their eyes, the smile on their lips… you can’t stop thinking about them. When they’re around, you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness Wanderings Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 9, 2005

Are we wandering aimlessly in the wilderness rather than entering into the Promised Land of service and fulfillment?

Reading: Psalm 139 Text: 4:9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. … 11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Last time we looked at Hebrews 3 and 4 and the story of the Jews at Kadesh Barnea and applied them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

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Thanksgiving, Psalm 100 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 24, 2002 They say that everybody acts more friendly around thanksgiving. Everyone lightens up a bit. That we don’t mind the long lines at the stores. We are a little more gracious in traffic. We also have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is a call to be spiritually alert when we are tempted to be spiritually sleepy.

Some time ago Judy (my wife) and I attended a funeral on a Sunday afternoon. At that funeral I had an embarrassing experience with drowsiness. In fact, to be totally honest¡I fell asleep at the funeral. Falling asleep was not so bad. The embarrassing part occurred when Judy elbowed me and I jumped. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Jesus Came To Us!" Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 20, 2006

Message 1 in a series. Why did Jesus come into this world? This series helps us see that Jesus came to show us and say to us, "Your Life Matters."

Message 1: “Why Jesus came to us!” Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2 Today we are beginning a new sermon series that I will preach each Sunday between now and Easter Sunday in April. What I want you to see in the next few weeks is just how important and valuable your life is to Jesus. The way we say it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Shadows?

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 27, 2006

This sermon provides a look at Nicodemus coming to visit Jesus at night. In life, we are called to stand in the light and we are called to be light.

Faith in the Shadows? Fourth Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Go to the following site if you would like to listen to the sermon in audio format: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=10198 Have you ever cleaned your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying To A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

God’s sovereignty is an incentive to prayer because it assures us that when we pray for things that accord with his will, he’ll gladly do them.

Let me ask you something. Did you notice who’s at the centre of Paul’s thinking as he begins this letter to the Ephesians? Who is it who takes centre stage in the life of the Church? Who is it that the church is entirely dependant on for their very existence? There’s the answer in the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 22, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON THAT THE GRACE OF GOD BRINGETH US REDEEPTION, BRINGETH US REFORMATION, AND BRINGETH US REWARDS.

THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD Titus 2:11-13 On the Island of Trinidad is a crater in an extinct volcano which is completely filled with pitch. This asphalt is hard enough for folk to walk upon, although gas still escapes here and there from its surface. Men dig great chunks from this tar-like lake and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Three Areas Of Repentance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2004

Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Let us consider twelve areas where we

Twenty-Three Areas of Repentance (Psa 51:1-12) Too often we generalize our repentance without getting specific. Failure to pinpoint areas where we need to change our mind, attitudes and actions on often allows us to go along without experiencing spiritual change. Illustration: On his death bed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational