Sermons on On The Front Line:

One Line Parables

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008

Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

I Walk The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008

"The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Coloring Outside The Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Sometimes God goes uses what is deemed the "unusable" (Outside the Lines) to accomplish His purposes.

Coloring Outside the Lines 11-8-06 Judges 4 (Judges Series)   Illustration: As the child looks at a drawing that they have just colored and try as they might, they have colored outside the lines…it might be embarrassing or look inferior to them. They will not be able to appreciate that drawing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thin Red Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2008

The Law, above all else, says that to be a sinner is to be a transgressor of the Law. There is no way around it, the Law of the Bible has announced the just sentence of death. What is there to do?

Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Thin Red Line Scripture: Romans 3:22-24 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Coloring Outside The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008

The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008

The path into the promises of God begin high, but followers of Jesus eventually must engage the fight below. Authentic Discipleship is to have given our hearts to the only One, who can make us fully alive to go where He sends us, to live into His promises

While parachuting of any kind is risky, the incoming fire of a fortified enemy, raises the danger profile for any special forces mission seeking to get behind enemy lines. Not only does a paratrooper become an easy target, but the sound of the aircraft would also alert the enemy. HALO stands for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whats My Line Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace On The Bottom Line Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 10 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Phil 4:23 (NIV) All throughout this letter to the Philippian church Paul’s theme has been joy. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Signing On The Dotted Line Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

God’s commitment to us in the cross of Christ enables us to live committed lives to him on an everyday basis

Joshua 24:14-26 “Signing On The Dotted Line” INTRODUCTION In 1876 France wanted to honor the United States and the 100th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War and birth of the nation. The gift that was decided upon was the Statue of Liberty. Originally it was meant to symbolize the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding The Silver Lining Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this sermon we see Paul finding the silver lining of God’s will in the difficulties of life.

Philippians 1:12-18 Sunday, January 27, 2002 As most of you know by now I am a Murphy’s Law kind of guy. I never knew before that there are some basic principles that were laid down by the actual Captain Murphy. Not surprisingly there were thirteen of them. 1. Nothing is as easy as it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Line Is It Anyway

Contributed by Susan Greene on Feb 23, 2003

We are built God tough. We are built on a firm foundation and Jesus is that foundation. Today if God were to hold the plumb line up to measure your life, how would you line up with the plumb line of the perfect life of Jesus Christ how would we hold up?

Whose Line is it Anyway? There are many times in our lives when we must make decisions/choices. We choose what type of friend we are going to hang around, and we choose the type of food we are going to eat. We make decisions about daycare and schools and jobs. We choose what to wear each day ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Methodist

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2016

As we think about this event, it makes sense to me that there are four groups of people present at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and each of them have a different motivation for being there and sheds light on their hearts.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? JOHN 12:12-19 [Palm Sunday 2016] INTRODUCTION… cnn.com/2016/03/13/politics/thomas-dimassimo-donald-trump-protester-interview/ It is election season so there is much going on in the news about the candidates and the rallies that they hold. I heard about a rally that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawing A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Are you willing to stand on the word of God?

Intro: - When you stand on the word of God and do what is right in His eyes you are drawing a line the sand. - I. Be Strong in the Lord v.10 - Isa 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Line?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2013

Since Paul was a servant and an apostle, what was his job and what is our job as Christians? 1- To further the faith of others 2- To increase the knowledge of truth 3- To encourage godliness 4- To foster the hope of eternal life

INTRO. - How old are you? Do you remember the old TV game show called “What’s my Line?” It was a panel game show which originally ran in the United States on the CBS from 1950 to 1967. The game had celebrity panelists questioning contestants in order to determine their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish Line Faith

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 17, 2014

One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the finish line to be with Jesus where He is

FINISH LINE FAITH Philippians 3:13-14 Longtime pastor of Moody Bible Church, Dr. Erwin Lutser, airs a radio program called Running to Win with emphasis on Making It Across The Finish Line. One would think that one goal of every born again child of God would be to, indeed, make it across the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God