Sermons on Not Guilty:

Forgiveness Goes Right To The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2005

Why did Jesus think forgiveness is so important

NR 11-09-05 Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Sincerity

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005

At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Easter Sermon in the "Miracles in Matthew" series. How do we react to the news of the resurection?

The Greatest Miracle Matthew 28 I don’t normally begin with sad news, but I think sometimes it’s good for us to pause and remember how precious life is. Larry LaPrise, died recently at age 83 in Boise, Idaho, after a career that brought him no fame, modest fortune, and a job with the Postal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Brand New Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

the Christian Life

Intro: Robert Blake trial—verdict—not guilty—announcer’s next statement gave me the thought for today’s sermon—they said, “ in just a few minutes, Robert Blake will walk out of this courtroom into a brand new life. A BRAND NEW LIFE IN CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 Background: Paul didn’t see the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Looks At The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005

The Lord’s Supper should be a time of unity, not division.

3 Looks at the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 11:17-29 Oct. 9, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's Still The Blood

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005

From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lie Of Evolution Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 24, 2005

Evolution is a crafty lie that has that purposes to undermine the truth of God’s word.

Series: Lies Satan Tells WE ARE NOTHING BUT AN ACCIDENT “The Lie of Evolution” Genesis 1:1, Rom 1:18-22 Years ago in my Systematic Theology class in seminary, my 80 year old and highly respected professor asked in his aging voice, “Sirs, whom would you consider the most dangerous man who ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promise Our Response Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

When I read this next section on Jacob’s ladder, God’s Promise and Jacobs response.

Genesis 28:10-22 Esau has exposed the fraud to Isaac and is making plans to kill Jacob; Rebekah has discovered the plot and found a way of escape, sending Jacob to seek a wife among her own people. Jacob get sent with his Fathers blessing. But now he has to be wondering. He has the birthright and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memories

Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003

Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 3) Moses: His Face Shown

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God said Moses was the meekest man on the face of the earth, yet Moses boldly asked to see God’s glory. When he saw the backside of God, his face shone for 40 days.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 33 and 34 What frustration drove Moses to seek and encounter God? 1. Murder. "Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, (Moses killed a guard) he sought to slay Moses" (Ex. 2:15). 2. Inability. "I am not eloquent" (Ex. 4:10). 3. Complained. "The people murmured against Moses" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way

Contributed by Bo Brown on Aug 3, 2003

IF YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN, WILL YOU SERVE JESUS WITH GREATER ZEAL IF YOU ARE NOT A CHRISTIAN, WILL YOU LET JESUS BE YOUR WAY TO LIFE AND HAPPINESS

THE WAY JOHN 14:6 INTRO. A. ARE THE THINGS PERTAINING TO LIFE SOMETIMES CONFUSING B. DO YOU SOMETIME FEEL LOST, OR HAVE A SENSE OF DESPAIR C. IF YOU DO, DON’T FEEL ALONE D. LONG AGO THERE WAS A MAN THAT STATED THE PROBLEM QUITE WELL – “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2003

A Good Friday meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We often speak of the Cross as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and incongruous thing which ever happened on this planet. And, in a sense, we are right! Almighty God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Or The Spirit

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 2, 2003

There is a war going on between our flesh and the Holy Spirit. And our behavior shows which of the two is winning.

Passage: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Intro: It’s sad to watch someone who has deceived themselves. 1. people who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk. 2. the Taliban and Iraqi fighters, so full of bravado one week, lining up to hand over their weapons the next. 3. some football teams, staking their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free