Sermons on Natural Law:

Putting A Finger On Life

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2013

God's finger wrote His laws on tablets of stone. God still puts His finger on life through His Word. How is it that His Word points the way to life?

“Putting a Finger on Life” Ps. 19:1-14 You graduates have completed a major chapter of your life – which deserves congratulations and celebrations. Hopefully you’ll have an ample supply of both. But the end of one chapter also signifies the beginning of another. If you had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

God made a promise—a covenant with Abraham. That covenant, which is based on faith and not on the law, is still valid today.

Galatians 2:15-21 “Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION We are a people who believe that justice is one of our unalienable rights along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are frustrated when justice doesn’t take place. For example, we don’t like the lack of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It’s not about rules and instructions, God is concerned with our heart. True joy is found in faith-fueled obedience to all that God teaches.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2

Jesus The Real Deal Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus; the Real Deal Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION -There is some great stuff happening with the Adventureland Ministries for kids back there. -They are celebrating the end of their first workshop today and will be starting a new one on the life of David next week. -Get your kids back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 6, 2013

This message looks at the 10 commandments and the way Jesus pointed back to them in his ministry.

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20, 32, 34 CHCC: February 3, 2013 For the last few weeks we’ve been in a series from the book of Exodus. Today we’ve reached the part where God gives the 10 commandments to His new nation of Israel. About 20 years ago a Gallup Poll was taken that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Diagnosing The "Check Engine" Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 20, 2018

There are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. We are accountable to each other, so uncover small problems within the church before they become big problems.

Have you ever had the check engine light stay lit in your car? What do you do? I knew someone who found that pesky little light annoying, and the engine sounded fine to him; So he took a piece of black tape and covered it up. In essence, he denied that there was any problem. After some time ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Example Of Suffering

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 29, 2018

“He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5.

Introduction: The Gospel means the good news of the grace of God. It revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Gospel is almost too good to be true as it does not depend on anything we do but on what Christ has done and by that “one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 19:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2018

Grace in simple terms is God's unmerited favor and supernatural enablement and empowerment for salvation and for daily sanctification. Grace is everything for nothing to those who don't deserve anything. Grace is what every man needs, what none can earn

Every believer, by definition, is familiar with the concept and reality of God's grace. When we speak of God's grace, we mean all the good gifts we enjoy freely in life. As humans, we are given a unique place in the created order. In the creation stories, God pronounces all creation, including ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fundamental Principles For Living

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 8, 2017

A New look at the Ten Commandments for a postmodern age

Sermon on Fundamental Principles Exodus 20 : 1 – 17 As we explore the wanderings in the desert after the Exodus in our series, we arrive today at what is considered very important in this experience. The Israelites have now become an established nation and they needed the law. No society can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 22, 2018

Pastor John shows how the bible built up to the birth of Jesus, and how it shows that God has always been a loving and forgiving God.

The Word Made Flesh. Part 1 CCCAG January 28st, 2018 Scripture- John 1:14-18 ILLUSTRATION: When I lived in Kenosha, I volunteered at the county jail as one of the chaplains who would come in and hold services or be on call in case one of the prisoners wanted to talk to a pastor. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trouble Lies Deeper Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 27, 2011

We give glory to God by living a life that is consistent with the heart of the law and not just the letter of the law.

The great preacher of many years ago, Henry Ward Beecher, had a clock in this church that didn't keep good time. It was always too fast or too slow. And he fiddled with it month after month after month trying to get it right and it became kind of a standard topic of conversation in the church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Good Person

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 9, 2009

Using God’s Law to show the sinner his need for Christ

This message has a two-fold purpose. If you are like I was, when I first went to a church, you don’t what people are trying to save you from, your asking yourself, “do these people think they are better than me,” and the big question is, “Why do church people think they have the right to judge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Right With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2012

Our Bible Lesson explores two ways of trying to develop a relationship with God. One way is a legalistic way. The other way of having a relationship with God involves faith. It involves basing your right standing with God on the righteousness of Christ i

ROMANS 10: 1-7 STANDING RIGHT WITH GOD Travel back with me to your high school days in English class. Do you recall a poem by Robert Frost titled, The Road Not Taken? Listen to the poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take Another Lap

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 22, 2016

Grace is stricter than the law. Since the grace of God is given to us, we in turn should bestow that same means and measure of grace upon others. They do not deserve it, but neither did we.

The Second Mile and Beyond ----Take Another Lap------- Matthew 5:38-42 38 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal