Sermons on Original State:

Who Is Your Proxy? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

The human race has only two proxies: Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam is the default proxy, for we are all born “in Adam.” Jesus Christ is the proxy for all who are born again, “in Christ.” Today, we are going to look at the how’s of original sin and its remed

Who is Your Proxy? (Romans 5:12-21) 1.. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013

We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Physical Versus Spiritual Worlds? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 31, 2017

Was John's baptism from heaven or from human origin?

Before reading our passage this morning, let us remind ourselves of what we noted last week. We are to grow our faith in God and faith comes by hearing (reading and learning) the Word of God. Let us also note 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honor Him With Thanksgiving

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 23, 2003

This is a sermon on Thanksgiving, originally preached on Thanksgiving Sunday 2003.

HONOR HIM WITH THANKSGIVING PSALM 50:7-15, 23; PSALM 36:5-10 PSALM 50:23, “HE WHO OFFERS A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING HONORS ME; AND TO HIM WHO ORDERS HIS WAY ARIGHT I SHALL SHOW THE SALVATION OF GOD.” --by R. David Reynolds We all know the story of the first American Thanksgiving, or do we? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequences Of Sin Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 9, 2003

In this sermon the consequences of the original sin in the garden are examined.

Genesis 3:8-24 October 6, 2002 We live in a society where the idea of consequences for one’s actions are downplayed. We have been told for decades now that you can practice free love - there are no consequences. You can get divorced - there are no consequences for the kids. Why, in Canada you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On Leadership Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 2, 2002

Moses authored some of the original leadership manuscripts.

Moses on Leadership Exodus 17:8-18:27 Everyday, public and private entities spend hundreds of thousands to millions on books, resources, seminars, etc that are based on leadership principles. All of these “newly discovered” ideas can also be found in the Bible, written a few thousand of years ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If You Is What You Was Series

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Nov 14, 2011

The original conditiion of Man with the old sin nature.

2 Cor. 5:17 INTRO: My wife, the English teacher, shutters at the thought of me preaching a message with a title like this. However sometimes it takes a strange title to make your point and get the attention of those listening. The full title would be “If You Is What You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Law Christ Would Not Be A Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 17, 2014

To show that CHRIST's Priesthood is not of human origin but of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's Priesthood is not of human origin but of GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:4 (Amplified Bible) 8:4 If then He were still living on earth, He would not be a priest at all, for there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darkness And Deception Spell Danger

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 28, 2013

An original "Trick or Treat" message. Halloween is not for Christians.

Deception and Darknes spell Danger Gen. 32:24-30 Galatians 6:7 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (KJV) 7 No os engañéis; Dios no puede ser burlado; pues todo lo que el hombre sembrare, eso también segará. (RVG04) God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Have The Vision Of A Blind Man? Part 1

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thanks to Pastor David Dykes for the original message.

Joe stopped by one day in the middle of the week because his son wanted to see what church was like so he was checking out churches in the area. The pastor said “I showed him around and answered his many questions. His family started coming, got semi involved and one day Joe wanted to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Vision Of A Blind Man? Part 2

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thanks to Pastor David Dykes for the original message.

One day while traveling on a Chinese junk, Hudson Taylor was witnessing to a man named Peter who, even though he was under deep conviction, rejected the gospel. Suddenly Peter fell overboard, but no one made any effort to save him. Taylor ran to the mast, let down the sail, and jumped in, hoping to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024

Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9, Isaiah 30:8, Luke 3:23, Matthew 1:17