Sermons on Narrow Escape:

24.18 What Are You Building? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 29, 2007

Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount by leaving his listeners with a responsibility for what they had heard.

That pretty well tied up the morning. Jesus has been teaching his disciples about a whole range of subjects involving the kingdom of God and now he ties it up with a pretty bow and hands it to those who were listening and basically tells them, “You are responsible for what you are going to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why We Don't Fear Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

We can face death with confidence because Christ faced it for us and arose victorious.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Persons Dies? Why We Don’t Fear Death Hebrews 2:14-15 Fear is a natural response to death. It was then. It is now. Those first Christians had every reason to be afraid on that first Easter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Still And See

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 12, 2008

We will not have to fight our own battles if God is in control of our life.

Text: “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you” (2 Chronicles 20:17). If you stop and think for a moment, you and I have faced many enemies in our life time. As a child there were other children who thought they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Crowning Touch Of Faith Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2007

#3 in the James Series. The Crowning Touch of Faith that every Believer will receive is the Crown of Life and Righteousness that represent all of the glory of God bestowed upon us for eternity.

The Book of James James 1:9-12 #3 The Crowing Touch of Faith By Pastor Jim May Faith in God causes some vast differences to develop in the way that God’s people react to every situation than how the world would react when facing the same conditions. James has already sent a tremendous shock ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012

This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013

This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be A Godly Man

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2014

I want to speak about godly men today, because we live in an age, when it is difficult to identify what a godly man should be like. So much of what we are told by the media, about “good” men, doesn't line up with the Word of God.

10-11-04 What Does it Take to Be a Godly Man? I want to speak about godly men today, because we live in an age, when it is difficult to identify what a godly man should be like. So much of what we are told by the media, about “good” men, doesn’t line up with the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

A look at what it takes to be saved/ become a Christian.

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s fortunes. When the woman’s owners saw that she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Accurate And Reliable

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

The bible is reliable and accurate so can be trusted

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:103

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Keys - Forgivenss

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 14, 2011

Forgiveness enhances our prayers. Forgiveness enhances our faith. Forgiveness enhances our battle with doubt. Forgiveness enhances our fruitfulness. Forgiveness is powerful.

Prayer Keys - Forgiveness “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 In the last few days there was an item on the news about residents in a local neighborhood finding a bobcat in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Some Results Of Revival Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

What if the revival that we and the Psalmist pray for comes? What are some of the results? These beautiful words describe a people restored, forgiven and blessed. When God’s people return to Him the result is that revival’s blessings penetrates our la

Revivals of the Bible Series: PSALMS 85: 8-13 SOME RESULTS OF REVIVAL [Leviticus 26:3-13] The Psalmist has just prayed, “Will You not Yourself revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?” It is the cry of one who wanted God’s people to come alive to and in His grace and power. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Failure

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

I am a beautiful failure. All true believers are...

I have had many times in my life where a mountain of trials that I came upon seemed insurmountable; just too steep to climb. I knew that I could only stand at the base of the mountain for so long before I had to start climbing. Every time I scaled an elevation and was close to reaching the top, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses In God's School Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

In this fourth message of twenty on the life of Moses we see the difficulties Moses faced, not just with Pharaoh but with the Jewish people. This was the first of many clashes between Moses and the people he was trying to help.

. Moses 4 MOSES IN GOD’S SCHOOL Exodus 4:18-7:7 C. The Salvation 2. The Conflicts in God’s Will Ex. 4:18-31 Moses has reluctantly agreed to God’s will. I do not believe his heart was in it. His “Thy will be done!” could be worded, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Undeserved Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 22, 2019

A lenten series looking at God's grace. Part 3 focuses on God's generosity

Undeserved goodness Matthew 20:1-16 March 24, 2019 In his book, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” Philip Yancey told this story . . . He had a conversation with a friend, Daniel. Daniel told Yancey he had decided to end his marriage of 15 years because he was now in love with a younger woman. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40-41, Romans 5:8, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist