Sermons on Not Hell:

Are You Paying The Price? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005

This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 6, 2006

Through the story of the Exodus, we see God as producer, protector, provider, and problem-solver.

The story of the Children of Israel and their exodus from Egypt is amazing. I remember when I was in college and watching from my dorm room the breaking down of the Berlin Wall. For years, since 1961 actually, the German people had lived in bondage to communism. That was symbolized by that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Be Sure Of Your Destiny Today

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006

When a person dies, his destiny is fixed and it’s eternal. What you have in this life is not important, but it matters WHO you know. You need to know Christ. All the truth we need to know about life can be found in the Bible.

People are afraid of ghosts but yet love to see ghosts’ movies. • During the Lunar 7th month we see many of such shows on TV and movies, about departed spirit-soul returning to this world. • The Chinese believes that the departed spirits are allowed to roam the earth during this month, and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Addresss To The Christ-Killers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:14-36 about Peter’s scriptural explanation of Pentacost, our responsiblity in the death of Christ, and His resurrection being hallmarks of the gospel

Text: Acts 2:14-36, Title: Address to the Christ-Killers, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the young man indicted on murder charges here in Tifton this week. Suppose that I came in here today and accused you (because you live in Tifton) being guilty of it. Or what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Down 'n Dirty

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 24, 2006

Wrestle with God – just do it! You’ll walk away with a new identity, a new walk (a limp) and a new relationship that will empower you.

I. WRESTLING MATCH BETWEEN GOD & JACOB – EACH OF US COULD VISUALIZE OURSELVES IN THE WRESTLING RING WITH GOD A. Many Of You Are Fighters – Strong Willed 1. Fight God in his will - ask lots & lots of questions – questioning 2. Arguing with God, reasoning, bargaining, wrestling B. Jacob Was A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Will Be Strong For You

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006

You will never get too far in this life walking around in this tabernacle of flesh without being tempted we still need the Great Intercessor acting on our behalf.

Luke 22:31,32 The Lord Will be Strong For You H Lee Clay I remember as a youth in the Church that when and if a person claiming faith was struggling with some area of temptation in his or her life and sought the encouraging counsel of an elder in the church that he or she would be told that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Really Saved? How Do I Know?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

This is an invitation to Christ, putting aside our human reasoning and misconceptions that we are Christians by our actions, and putting it to the Truth, that only admitting our sins, asking forgiveness, and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ can save us.

AM I REALLY SAVED? HOW DO I KNOW 1 John 1:9 I’m going to ask you to do something here in a moment. So get ready. I hear about being saved, what does it mean? How do I know I have a personal relationship with the Lord? Why should I ? What does it benefit me? I am not saved because my Dad was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness

The Church That God Will Bless

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006

The Creed says that "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus is coming again. What does that mean to us?

The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Romans 2:1-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 24, 2006

Romans 2:1-11

God’s Righteous Judgment and Kindness (1) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. (2) Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

A Prophet Without Honor Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 5:The Great Commission - Unbelief in your hometown...what can one do?

The Great Commission Part 5 – A Prophet without Honor Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-30

Denomination: *other

Shake It Off

Contributed by John Butler on Nov 11, 2007

How to catch a snake...Paul’s three step program.

******SERMON OUTLINE****** Shake It Off.... 1) Intro (Snake Handling)... Praise God, Church. Tonight I want to talk about snake handling. Now I know that we Pentecostals always get accused of handling snakes. My wife and I often joke about the first time that we ever visited a Pentecostal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

"Second Thoughts: Are You The One?" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007

This sermon looks at John’s question: "Are you the one to come or do we look for another?" Ravi Zacharias asked a similar question "In a world of many religions...why Jesus?" "I love to quote Ravi... his words are right on. All religions are not the s

In Jesus Holy Name December 16, 2007 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent III - Redeemer “Second Thoughts: Are You the One?” Our story begins with John the Baptist in prison. He was placed there by King Herod Antipas. John’s preaching held no favorites. He had publicly called for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran