Sermons on narrow escape: showing 706-720 of 30,248

Will God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014

There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013

What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2018

Some of the combative people in Corinth, who had formed factions, seem to have made more of them than was appropriate, placing them on a pedestal as if they were lords of their faith, and authors of their religion.

September 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7: Apostles and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.5-3.17 1 Cor 3:5-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Is A Long, Long Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2011

Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right.

Eternity Is a Long, Long Time June 12, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Many Paths To God? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "are there many paths to God?"

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 NIV) INTRODUCTION We often get the impression that Christianity is dying out in Australia. It’s commonly thought that in our multicultural society, other religions are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: *other

Hurry, The Door Is Still Open!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Friend, my goal today is to win you for Christ. God loves you and wants you to spend eternity with him. If you have been one of those who have been coming to Church faithfully for many years and never really received Jesus as your personal Savior, I de

We are not told who that “someone” was who asked Jesus the question “Lord will those who are saved be few?” but in answering the question Jesus actually tells us how to get there. He tells us that only few will get in while many will stand outside the door and keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Everyone Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Salvation

Introduction: According to the gospel of John (John 10:22.), our Lord had gone into Jerusalem for the eight-day Feast of Dedication. It was during this week that our Lord healed the blind man and was confronted by the Pharisees after he taught about the good shepherd who lays down his life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Holocaust Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Gospel truths from the awful events of the Holocaust.

INTRODUCTION 11 million died people were murdered in the Holocaust. 6 million were Jews, the rest were disabled, homosexuals, gypsies, blacks and cult members. A fact that should be noted is that Pope Pius XII remained silent while Jews were arrested on the streets of Rome, deported to Auschwitz, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

God Is A Cattle Squeeze

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 30, 2001

Willingly entering into the love of God allows Him to order your life in such a way that everything you do will be in the center of His will.

Cows have amazing eyes. Because of their position on the cow’s head, they are able to see a full 300 degrees around them. While they are grazing, cows simply need to move their head slightly to the left or right in order to be aware of what is going on around them. With their heads so close to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - 11 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Salvation of a faithful remnant

Dakota Community Church First Service at 230 Provencher July 4, 2010 Amos 11 Salvation of a faithful remnant 1. God’s warning – locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment 4. Ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Better A Millstone Ii

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 3, 2009

Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. - CONCLUSION

Dakota Community Church May 3, 2009 Better a Millstone II Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005

The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Fork

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

One of the most important choicces we can make includes how we respond when it comes to our own personal suffering.

One way to look at life is as a series of choices... Every day we choose, some have small consequences, some large. But each one means an opportunity not taken, a chance missed, a road not taken. Robert Frost”s famous poem talks of the consequences Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Choices

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2003

The three choices in the life of a Christian. To put the will of God foremost in our lives i) some of the time ii) most of the time iii) all of the time

Briningham and Binham 16-03-03 Mk 8:31-38 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican