Sermons on Paying A Debt:

Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

It is an event ROOTED IN TIME AND HISTORY, AND YET TIMELESS IN ITS IMPACT. This week you may have seen cover stories in magazines noting the most recent archeological findings related to some of the very details of this event, and reminding us just how r

We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now that’s a miracle in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Run The Course Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009

If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2009

All the freedoms we have are from Almighty God.

Text: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Freedom! What is freedom? What does freedom mean to you? How did we acquire freedom? Do you appreciate freedom? Is freedom important to you? Did our forefathers always have freedom? How did freedom come to mankind? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

I’m hoping all of us will enjoy a happy New Year and I believe we will find ourselves off to a good start remembering these words of Paul: Ephesians 5:15-17

Now Is The Hour 01/01/06 AM Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction Happy New Year! This morning we stand in the threshold of a brand new year. At this time of year it is not uncommon for people to reflect on the year just past. I’m sure you’ve noticed the many magazines and newspapers with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Senseless Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009

A senseless life is a life without God.

Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Eye Has Not Seen Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Death is not an end but a midpoint, a beginning to the life that we were created to live.

Life After Death – Part 2: No Eye Has Seen Review why I am doing this series – because so many folks in our congregation have lost a loved one in recent months, and I have overheard some strange beliefs about the afterlife during the wakes. I want to address those beliefs and challenge them with ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's All God's Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

What we have is ultimately God’s and His gift to us.

It’s All God’s November 4, 2007 Various We’ve been convinced that if we could have more, if we could have what we wanted, if we own something more, possess something more, if we could get more stuff . . . then our lives would be happier. In the past week, have you seen the price of gas? How ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting God’s Kingship And Control Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2011

Kingship Psalms remind us that we have a King who is to be listed to and obeyed because He protects us and provides for us. Basically all Kingship Psalms answer the same question … “How do I respond to the rule of God in my life?”

Accepting God's Kingship and Control Psalm 2:1-12 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading Altogether there are 150 Psalms. In the past weeks we have been looking at different Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For The Kingdom

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2007

Salvation message

Mark 1:14-15 Are You Ready for the King? Woodlawn Baptist Church September 30, 2007 Introduction In Mark 1:14-15, the Bible says, “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.# 49~14:9- 20 The Entire 7 Year Tribulation Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

In this chapter we get a backward look to the beginning of the Tribulation unto the end as Jesus sits on His Kingdom Throne and reigns with His saints.

Today we’ll continue our study here in Chapter 14 John sees visions of peoples and events that are going on in the tribulation period. Chapter 14 prepares the way for the climatic events, which will follow from chapter 15 and on.—chapter 14: you could say is a mini picture of the Tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Works

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2013

No, we're not saved by our works, but GOD's works!

If you had the chance to look at the bulletin before the service and noticed the sermon theme, you may be a bit puzzled. “Saved by Works”? How can a Lutheran pastor preach about being saved by works, and on Reformation of all Sundays! Today is when you expect to hear how Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Creeds Of The Early Church: Didache And Apostles' Creed Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2014

The Didache and the Apostles' Creed are two important documents from the early church and helpful in our understanding how early Christians understood and practiced their faith.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 3: Creeds and Confessions of the Early Church - From the Didache to the Apostles’ Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen an overview of the past 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Passing Judgment Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014

Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundational Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012

The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-I—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: As a kid, I lived in a newly developing neighborhood. There were new houses being built all the time. I spent a good deal of time searching thru newly framed houses pretending they were forts or some such. But every house was built with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist