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Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship.

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship. In other words, our relationship as a child of God never changes, although our fellowship varies according to our experience. My relationship with my earthly father never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Friends And Fountains

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2008

Death, through our eyes, is ‘the end’. Death is not the grand finale called “THE END”. It is the 2nd DVD to the story!

FRIENDS & FOUNTAINS St. John 11 (Selected verses) It is wonderful to have friends. I hope you all have at least one good friend and wish that for you. We can share our hearts with friends and they understand us like no one else can. Jesus had three such friends. He travelled a lot and didn’t own ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Paul's Testimony Is Our Testimony

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Here is Paul, on trial for his life, giving a beautiful witness to the life-changing power of God. But it is not his testimony alone, but the same one that each believer might be able to give.

Passage: Acts 25-26 Intro: It’s easy to compare ourselves to the Apostle Paul and feel inferior. 1. in sheer determination and self- sacrifice, his example seems unattainable. 2. so we sigh, our shoulders slump, and we continue living with the vague thought that there should be more. 3. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Family Table

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 16, 2007

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Series C

3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 6] June 17, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you came to us, invited us, called us, and embraced us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"I'm Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

This sermon is the introductory sermon in the series of preaching through the letter of Paul to the Romans which seeks to introduce the gospel of God which is the overall subject of Paul’s letter.

Janet Paschal sings a song written by Dawn Thomas entitled, “I’m Not Ashamed.” The chorus communicates the meaning of my message today. It goes, “That’s why I am not ashamed of the Gospel. The Gospel of Jesus Christ. No, I am not afraid to be counted but I’m willing to give my life. See, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Your neighbor is anyone God puts in your path who has a need.

Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Have someone come to the baptistry before the sermon begins and lie down. The person stays there until near the end of the sermon. At the end of the sermon, I go over and ask if he is ok. I describe the fact that many times we don’t notice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Right Foundation

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010

It's not necessarily how we build, but how we start that counts. We can build a great building, but if it is on the wrong foundation...trouble!

Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 Intro: Story of the Quimpers on the banks of the river, in Michener’s book “Texas” 1. the Sermon on the Mount has been full of images. PP very fast: paths, roads, gates, wolves and sheep, salt, light, trees… 2. but there is a final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Fat: Faithful Series

Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Jun 9, 2010

God's method of promoting leaders

I love FAT people!!! ➢ I am always looking to be around FAT people because I know God blesses FAT people. ➢ I want to be FAT ➢ Did you know that FAT people have a better reputation in their community ➢ Did you know that FAT people are more successful and get better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Learning To See That We May Follow

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

“What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

Receiving The Word (Christians Hearing The Word Of God) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 19, 2010

Message about Christians listening to the Word of God and how to respond.

Title: Receiving the Word Thesis: Teach the people to take responsibility for receiving the Word of God. Text: Amos 8:11, Mark 4 Amo 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread (word of God), nor a thirst for water (spirit), but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unpardonable Sin Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Is it possible to commit a sin that is unforgivable? If it is possible what exactly would that sin be?

The Unpardonable Sin Mark 3:20-30 July 26, 2009 I. Introduction: A. The passage before us today contains one of the most ominous warnings recorded in scripture. B. Jesus’ ministry had grown to enormous proportions vs.20. 1. It was so large that his relatives came because they were concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Umbrella Protection Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Moore on Sep 13, 2010

Why we need to be in and stay in the church!!

The Umbrella Protection Of the Church The Umbrella Protection Of the Church I Peter 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4To an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Show Or Show Off? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 25, 2009

Many times when we think of God using us and us using spiritual gifts we think of some pretty impressive stuff - miracles, prophecy, healings and the like. But Paul gives us some great instruction about the color of the ways God uses us.

We’ve come to this point in our study through Romans by seeing that since God has had so much mercy on us that it is only reasonable for us to make ourselves available to Him to help spread the truth of God’s love and gift of salvation. Last time we saw that we need an accurate look at ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

More Than Salt

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 25, 2009

A sermon about salt from Matthew 5:13. Main points come from Victor Knowles

Evening Service for 5/24/2009 (Mat 5:13 NIV) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Introduction: An old Greek tale tells of a king with three daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 28, 2009

Jesus invites us to make our choice fo Him public

There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist