Sermons on Pardons:

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Two Things that Constrain Our Joy

Legend holds that in 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

Why Are We Told To Be A Daily Living Sacrifice?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 19, 2024

Paul gives rules for living as a group of redeemed people in a fallen world from Romans chapter 1 - 16. We are to be a living penance.

In Romans 12:1 through Romans 16:27, Paul gives rules for living as a group of redeemed people in a fallen world. We are to give ourselves to Christ as living penances, comply with the public authority, love our neighbors, and take extraordinary consideration of the people who are frail in their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

The Teacher Passed!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2021

JR was a faithful Christian who had served as a teacher for 28 years.

1. It is an honor for me to be part of J’s service! 2. There is an old preacher story where a man approached a preacher after the death of his reprobate brother. The preacher agreed to do the service but the man persisted that he wanted the preacher to say good things about his brother, “Call him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Both Saint And A Sinner

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 30, 2024

In the beginning of Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul refers to these quarrelsome and divisive members of the Church of Corinth as "Saints." Can I be both Just and a Sinner, at the same time?

Thank you to Tullian Tchividjian, a Lutheran pastor from whom much of the message theme is borrowed. There’s something wonderful our Epistle lesson today that can be overlooked, in that Paul calls the Christians living in Corinth “saints.” In fact, “Saint” is a term he uses to describe all of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

The Loving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we can, by faith, receive God's redeeming gift of grace shown to us through prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctifying grace.

I AM SURE THAT WE CAN THINK OF MANY REASONS WHY GOD CHOOSES TO SAVES US: TO BRING GLORY TO HIMSELF, TO APPEASE HIS JUSTICE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE HIS SOVEREIGNTY. OR, PERHAPS, IT COULD SIMPLY BE THAT HE LOVES US AND DESIRES TO SPEND TIME WITH US. HE IS A RELATIONAL GOD WHO SEEKS INTIMACY WITH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 18-An Appeal To Avoid Partiality (James 2:12-13) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:12-13, KJV

12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. COMMENTARY 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. "So speak ye, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 21, 2022

Are some Christians like missing sheep and misplaced silver? If so, what should we do?

In verses 1 - 2: Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The strict religious leaders were consistently mindful to remain “Clean” as per the Old Testament Law. Truth be told, they went well past the Law in their aversion of specific individuals and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Protesting Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022

Jonah sinned and ran from God; the sailors were spared and came to God.

Fear of God – Scared 1:3 In verses 1-3: Jonah is referenced in 2 Kings 14:25. He prophesied during the rule of Jeroboam II, the king of Israel from 703-753 B.C. He might have been one of the youthful prophets of the school referenced regarding Elisha's service (2 Kings 2:3). Jonah was called ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are The Three Steps To Finding Victory Over Sin?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 21, 2023

At some point in our lives, have we ever felt the thrill of victory over something? Have we ever felt the pain and agony of defeat?

What is victory and what does it mean? Victory is a conquest, a gaining of superiority in a contest, overcoming an enemy, success in a struggle, or to endeavor against odds or difficulties. Defeat is to suffer, a prevention of success, a loss of a contest, a failure, or to be overthrown. At some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Osas? Backsliding And Salvation Security

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

OSAS stands for "Once Saved Always Saved." This is a common doctrine taught by many non-denominational churches, some Baptists, Provisionalists, and mainly Calvinist churches.

OSAS stands for "Once Saved Always Saved." This is a common doctrine taught by many non-denominational churches, some Baptists, Provisionalists, and mainly Calvinist churches. It tends unfortunately to be the more mainstream view in evangelicalism today. What this doctrine suggests is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14, John 15:6, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Romans 11:19-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus -From Golgotha To The Grave (For Now) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

The Lord Jesus is in His last moments of agony and pain, both physically and spiritually as He completes His mission of redemption for fallen humanity. It looked on the surface, however, like a victory for his enemies and the devil as He died and was placed in a borrowed tomb, or so it would seem.

(Adapted from an outline by Mark A. Copeland) Following a night and morning of torture, ridicule, and mockery, Jesus was taken away to be crucified (Mark 14:53-15:25). For six long, horrendous, cruel hours He hung on the cross, and to add insult to injury, He heard the continuing mockery ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:50, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

If You Miss Heaven, You Will Cry

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 26, 2021

" Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NIV)

IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, YOU WILL CRY. " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparation For Jesus Coming (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2022

We say that we are ready, but Are we Truly Ready? Have we done everything possible within our abilities to DO what GOD has commanded of us? HE is faithful as HE has promised, to help us. Let us examine what it is to prepare.

2022.12.04. Stewards of the Mysteries Prepare for THE WAY William Akehurst, HSWC Advent: Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love 2nd Sunday: Preparation We as servants of Christ, are stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. We must prepare and be prepared. ADVENT Preparation is turning to GOD in Trust, placing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational