Sermons on Penal Substitution:

The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008

1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Grip Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2015

Christians don't do what they used to do.

Breaking the Grip of Sin 1 Peter 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 21-22, 2015 Play Wall of Me video. Our sins create a wall of separation, don’t they? [Hold up brick] Do you know what a “euphemism” is? The word comes from the Greek, euphemismos, which means “good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Guidance (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

How do we get guidance from the Lord? Begin with direction God has already given in His word. This message centers on the command to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).

Micah 6:8 3-6-16 What does God want you to do? Have you ever found yourself asking that question? At one level it is a daily question. Someone gets upset with you at work; and you need God’s wisdom on how to deal with it. You’re at the department store trying to decide which coffee pot to buy. You ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Micah 1:10-20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 7:1-7, Luke 6:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lord Of Peace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2016

1) Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16a), 2) Strength (2 Thessalonians 3:16b), 3) Truth (2 Thessalonians 3:17), and 4) Grace (2 Thessalonians 3:18).

After the recent election in the United States of Donald Trump for President, continued riots have broken out several states. Rejecting notions like a new border wall, protestors have demanded that Trump step down. Law enforcement officials are calling for hostilities to end so grievances can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Denomination: Other

You’re Giving Too Much

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 36: 1 – 38

Exodus 36: 1 – 38 You’re giving too much 36 “And Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the LORD has commanded.” 2 Then Moses called ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grasping The Past To Gain The Future Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

How to deal with the past in order to be emotionally healthy.

Grasping the Past to Gain the Future Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 29, 2012 Intro We’re continuing in our series entitled Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in which we began grasping how the Titanic can reflect the nature of our lives… great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exit From Eden Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2012

In the midst of a life of sin, shame and death, there is a God who brings a fallen humanity to life, glory and life. For those who repent of their sin and trust in the work of Christ alone for eternal life we see 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribut

It has been said that: “A picture is worth a thousand words,”. Of the more famous pieces of art is the picture painted for us at the end of the third chapter of Genesis. We have probably all seen paintings of this event because many artists have dealt with it. Most of the great Renaissance painters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Other

8 Words To Change Your Family: Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2011

Love is more an action than an emotion.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Rev. Brian Bill 5/8/11 How many of you need to make an “I’m sorry” phone call to your mom today? I’ll be picking up the phone this afternoon. Moms teach us so many things. • My mother taught me MEDICINE: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Community In Unity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2019

We win when we're all in.

A Community in Unity Acts 4:32-37 Rev. Brian Bill November 30-December 1, 2019 While there was much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, Monday was also a momentous day for me. I had the joy of spending all day with Beth and then for dinner we met a friend of mine from college named Tom. Tom was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Boil A Frog? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 1, 2021

How do you boil a society? How do you boil a whole nation? Paul knew the recipe or formula two thousand years ago and he spelled it out very clearly in his letter to the Christian community in Rome.

We live in an amazing time, don’t we? We have laptop computers that are literally thousands of times more powerful than the room-sized computers we used to put a man on the moon – actually, 12 men have walked on the surface of the moon … so far. The computer which landed Apollo 11 on the Moon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Genesis 6:5, Ezekiel 10:4, Ezekiel 10:18, Ezekiel 11:23, 1 John 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

6) An Eternal Name

Contributed by James Lyons on May 12, 2023

Part VI in a series on the book of Ruth

We’ve just finished Ruth 3 where Ruth and Naomi have received an assurance from Boaz that one way or another, he’ll guarantee that Naomi would have an heir to carry on her husband’s name. Of course, we’re rooting for Boaz to be the one who marries Ruth. But there’s a closer kinsman that Boaz ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Meal Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pictures Of Our Father

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

A father’s day sermon.

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special); but Bethwyn went all out! She gave me my own rock. She painted it green, and she drew a smiley face on it, and gave it to me with a card. It couldn’t be more precious to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3, Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal