Sermons on Offence:

Easter Through The Eyes Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part two in a five part sermon series leading up to Easter.

When I was working on this sermon series for the Easter season I was thinking on different people that are mentioned in the gospels that either somehow played a part or were an eyewitness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I sent an Email to Kim with all the different titles for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

A Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Servant Of Christ

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

A funeral message for a man who truly loved God and lived out his faith daily.

A Funeral Sermon I. Paul’s command to us. a. Flee from evil things i. Avoid the base things in life ii. Avoid love of money 1. it leads to foolish and harmful desires 2. it leads to ruin b. pursue righteousness i. That is, conformity with God’s ways, and opposition to sin ii. Righteousness is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Working Of All Things Series

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010

The Word of God says that all things work together for good, but how do they work. Are we tired of bearing the burden of all things?

The Working of All Things Romans 8:24-28; 8:35-38 • “All Things” aren’t always good things o Yet “all Things” is something that we must go through • I would be a fool tonight if I stood here to say you would not go through the burdens and trials of them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort During Trying Times Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

Comfort for weary believers or those discouraged.

COMFORT DURING TRYING TIMES! JOHN 14 THEME: JESUS WILL CARES FOR US AND WILL HELP US DURING THESE LAST DAYS. 1. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED - VS.1 A. SICKNESS OF SOUL 1. The Maladies of the soul affect us physically - Psa. 42:11 2. Occurs because of: A circumstance - Current text A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Pentecost

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 11, 2011

To show that the Holy Spirit was given for the good of the gospel and the Church, not us as individuals. Being controlled by the Spirit is essential in our Christian life, but might make us unpopular.

For many generations, it seems, the coming of the Holy Spirit, his person and his work, were all but ignored by the Church. What the Bible taught about him was believed, but not put into practice very well. Certainly the idea that he is still active in the world and in the Church was not an every ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Futility Of Our Own Strength And The Supremacy Of His

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

It is a hard fact to receive after all, that all God wants from us is to simply receive and believe in the actions He through Jesus have already accomplished. Will we accept his words or will we blindly ignore and forget His gift

Romans 3:20 For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Good News To Believe

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 18, 2011

(justified) means that we are forgiven of our sins and we have faith that God forgave through Jesus death on the cross...so we are not saved by the law

09-18-2011 Lesson...Good News to Believe...Romans 3:28-4:5 4:16-25 You will notice the little titles above the study scripture we read..they are the great truth of what we believe...Its through faith....Its a gift...Its by grace...Its assured.....that is also what we tell others. Salvation...Its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do While You're Standing Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016

Self-Realization, Marching Orders, Intersession, Consistency, and Freedom through Prayer

Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: *other

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014

Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Bible Church

If You Were Only Guilty Of One Fleeting Sinful Thought, A Lifetime Of Righteous Deeds Could Not Justify You.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

Our sin has earned a wage of infinite loss and this loss cannot be undone, even if we dedicated our entire life as an effort to undo it.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in ONE point, he is guilty of all." Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to ...read more

Multiplication And Division Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 2, 2024

If one way will not slow them down or stop them, then Satan will use whatever he can.

“Multiplication And Division” Acts 6:1-7 If one way will not slow them down or stop them, then Satan will use whatever he can. In chapter 5 we saw the attempt to stop the work of God by threatening and beatings. Now we see another attempt by internal strife. I. An Observation Vs. 1 “And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers Of Bewitchment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 24, 2024

Bewitchment is a serious bondage against the captivated victims and only the truth of God, with fervent prayers under the power of the Holy Spirit can bring genuine and permanent deliverance.

Breaking the Barriers of Bewitchment Study Text: Acts 8: 9 - 13 Introduction: Bewitchment is one of the common Satanic barriers used against people from fulfilling their God-given purpose and destiny in life. To bewitch is to charm a person and spiritually control him using Satanic powers. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Departing From The Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Departing from the faith is a spiritual tragedy with severe consequences. It is not only a warning for unbelievers but also for those in the church who are slowly drifting away due to deception, worldliness, and spiritual complacency.

THE TRAGEDY OF DEPARTING FROM THE FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils." Supporting Texts: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 24:10-12, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Grace Not Guilt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 1, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of grace which is available to all humans, at the pleasure of God, is the renewal of our mind and heart.

Max Lucado, an American author once remarked: “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” Romans 11:6 confirms: “But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.” One of the pertinent definitions of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 4:6, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 6:7

Dead Church Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

When a church has a good reputation, much activity and past accomplishment it does not guarantee a spiritually alive church.

George Barna in his book Turnaround Churches, profiles thirty churches that were about to die and made a turnaround. He compares dying churches to the Sears Catalogue. For about 100 years Sears was the symbol of mail order catalogue business. They introduced their mail order catalogue in 1894. For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist