Sermons on Not By Works:

It's Time To Build The Lord's House

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

The first message from Haggai to the ruling politician, the religious priest and the returned people addresses the unfinished house of God. For eighteen years God’s work was delayed.

It’s Time To Build The Lord’s House Scripture Reference: Haggai 1:1-15 INTRODUCTION In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar invaded and overthrew Jerusalem. The city was raised to the ground and the temple was completely destroyed. God’s people were taken into Babylon as captives and there they remained for ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Politician And The Prophet

Contributed by Michael Mccoy on Aug 3, 2003

The sermon proclaims the Law that always accuses the old sinful nature and the Gospel that comforts with the forgiveness of sins, eternal life and salvation through the person and work of Jesus the Christ.

"The Politician and the Prophet" Amos 7:10-17 3 August Anno Domini 2003 Rev. Michael L. McCoy Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Emmett Idaho Grace, mercy and peace to you in the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear Baptized, Keep listening and you will hear two ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scattering Of Man And The Gathering Of God

Contributed by Michael Mccoy on Aug 10, 2003

The sermon proclaims the truth of Creation, Redemption and Sanctification by means of Law and Gospel whereby salvation is by the grace of God through the Person and Work of Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God.

"The Scattering of Man and the Gathering of God" Jeremiah 23:1-4 Sermon for 10 August Anno Domini 2003 Trinity 8 / Pentecost 9 Grace, mercy and peace to you in the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Baptized, The Second Law of Thermodynamics is all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Feeds The 5000

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 25, 2005

We can all make changes - sacrifices if you insist- enabling us to give more to God so that we can better participate in His work.

July 31, 2005 The 11th Sunday after Pentecost Series A Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand All four Gospel writers report this event - each with his unique perspective. Jesus, upon hearing of the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, withdrew by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

No Offense!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2005

Are you easily offended or do you know someone that is? Who is responsible for working out the little differences? What happens if we just ignore them?

27, November 2005 Dakota Community Church No Offense Are you easily offended or do you have someone in your life that is? You know what I mean, one of those people who get all bent out of shape because you haven’t called them, as though their phone doesn’t have buttons. What are we supposed do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Healing Touch

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God Touches our lives, just like he touched the leper--breaking down restrictions and taboos--to accomplish miracles and work God’s will.

Luke 5:12-16 “God’s Healing Touch” INTRODUCTION One of the byproducts of the Korean War was an overwhelming abundance of orphans. The orphanages were bursting at the seams, and there was no possibility for the staffs to adequately care for the all of the children. Consequently, the death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What I Want My Children To Learn

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

“Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation).

A.INTRODUCTION “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation). 1.To give them a Christian environment. “How from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Whoops Not God's Language

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 2, 2005

There is no Whoops in Gods word. Nothing that happens is a whoops in Gods eyes. Every situation is redeemable. Äll things work together for good for those who love God”

Whoops! Not heavenly language there is no Whoops in Gods word. Nothing that happens is a whoops in Gods eyes. Every situation is redeemable. Äll things work together for good for those who love God” There is no Second Best in Gods house. Some would suggest the situation that arose between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 6, 2001

As Paul talks to the Corinthian church he gives some awesome advice about how to get the job done in the most importnat work of life - His church!

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ATTENTION ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Way To Rest

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001

Jesus has promised us a rest and refreshing. It comes by and through our faith in Jesus Christ and his finished work on Calvary. Also by obeying the word of God.

Matt, 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. During the earthly ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Involved! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002

The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!

If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness